Mpls 'violence intervention' contracts sparks debate

The Minneapolis City Council got into a heated debate over funding to maintain neighbor safety, and fraud accusations around contracts the Neighborhood Safety Department has with various vendors who do group violence intervention work. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.

Gun control, child influencer bills pass at MN Capitol

A gun control bill to increase punishments on straw gun purchases and binary triggers has passed Thursday at the Minnesota State Capitol. Another bill passed Thursday prevents adults from profiting off of social media content containing kids under 14. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.

Minnesota moves to eliminate junk fees

A legislative conference committee agreed to a bill Wednesday that would eliminate so-called "junk fees", those charges over and above the listed price when you go to restaurants, get delivery, or stay at a hotel.

Junk fees trashed next year in Minnesota

Under the bill, sellers will now have to include all mandatory fees or surcharges when they tell a customer the price of an item in Minnesota.

Sen. Mitchell refuses to answer questions

Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell, represented by her attorney, refused to answer questions, invoking her 5th Amendment right, during an ethics hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.