Magic mushrooms could be legalized in MN
Psilocybin mushrooms are on the pathway to being legalized by Minnesota lawmakers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Psilocybin mushrooms are on the pathway to being legalized by Minnesota lawmakers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Psychedelic mushrooms discussed by MN lawmakers
Psychedelic mushrooms, or psilocybin, are being debated on by Minnesota lawmakers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Psychedelic mushrooms, or psilocybin, are being debated on by Minnesota lawmakers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Biden-appointed judge at center of clashes with Trump administration issues new immigration block
Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.
Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.
Tribal colleges would 'close within a year' if Trump budget passes, leaders say
President Trump’s 2027 budget would slash billions in funding to tribal nations, much of which is owed to tribes as part of treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government.
President Trump’s 2027 budget would slash billions in funding to tribal nations, much of which is owed to tribes as part of treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government.
MN looking to legalize magic mushrooms
Bills going through the Minnesota Legislature this session would would legalize psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic treatment. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard takes a look at where these bills stand.
Bills going through the Minnesota Legislature this session would would legalize psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic treatment. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard takes a look at where these bills stand.
Iran, US prepare for peace talks amid ceasefire
The United States and Iran are preparing for peace talks while a shaky ceasefire is still in effect, and shipping around the Strait of Hormuz is mostly at a standstill. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
The United States and Iran are preparing for peace talks while a shaky ceasefire is still in effect, and shipping around the Strait of Hormuz is mostly at a standstill. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
Bill to stop MN cities and counties from signing non-disclosure agreements stalls in House committee
A bipartisan attempt to stop Minnesota cities and counties from signing non-disclosure agreements stalled in a House committee today.
A bipartisan attempt to stop Minnesota cities and counties from signing non-disclosure agreements stalled in a House committee today.
MN Senate votes to ban crypto kiosks, bill heads to House
A proposed ban on kiosks where you can buy or sell cryptocurrency took a giant step towards becoming Minnesota law today.
A proposed ban on kiosks where you can buy or sell cryptocurrency took a giant step towards becoming Minnesota law today.
MN bill to ban prediction markets clears committees, future in House and Senate uncertain
If you put money down on a prediction that a Minnesota senate committee would approve a ban on prediction markets, you would’ve made some money today.
If you put money down on a prediction that a Minnesota senate committee would approve a ban on prediction markets, you would’ve made some money today.
MN House GOP proposes $3.8B tax cut
Minnesota House Republicans have announced the "North Star comeback budget plan," a proposal aimed at making Minnesota more affordable for families. The package features a historic $3.8 billion tax cut proposal, which includes a one-time property tax rebate, and an end to taxes on tips and overtime.
Minnesota House Republicans have announced the "North Star comeback budget plan," a proposal aimed at making Minnesota more affordable for families. The package features a historic $3.8 billion tax cut proposal, which includes a one-time property tax rebate, and an end to taxes on tips and overtime.
Honoring Melissa Hortman: Bill to rename state's solar garden program heads to governor's desk
A bill to rename Minnesota's community solar garden program in honor of the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman is officially on its way to the governor’s desk.
A bill to rename Minnesota's community solar garden program in honor of the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman is officially on its way to the governor’s desk.
Council rejects Minneapolis safety commissioner's appointment
The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-6 to deny the reappointment of Commissioner of Community Safety Todd Barnette during their April 9, 2026 meeting.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-6 to deny the reappointment of Commissioner of Community Safety Todd Barnette during their April 9, 2026 meeting.
MN lawmakers propose wealth tax on people worth $10M or more
Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a "wealth tax" that would levy a one percent tax on people in Minnesota worth more than $10 million.
Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a "wealth tax" that would levy a one percent tax on people in Minnesota worth more than $10 million.
Minnesota preparing new kindergarten assessment pilot program
The Minnesota Department of Education is set to start a new kindergarten assessment pilot program this fall that will observe students during daily classroom routines.
The Minnesota Department of Education is set to start a new kindergarten assessment pilot program this fall that will observe students during daily classroom routines.
Minnesota conversion therapy: New bills target insurance, lawsuits after SCOTUS ruling
Minnesota legislators are taking action after a Supreme Court ruling raised questions about state bans on conversion therapy.
Minnesota legislators are taking action after a Supreme Court ruling raised questions about state bans on conversion therapy.
MN bill on the right to sue over conversion therapy
Minnesota lawmakers have introduced new bills in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on conversion therapy. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota lawmakers have introduced new bills in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on conversion therapy. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Taylor wins, county results provide insight
Chris Taylor defeated Maria Lazar in Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and county-by-county results provide some insight as to how she won.
Chris Taylor defeated Maria Lazar in Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and county-by-county results provide some insight as to how she won.
EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
Minnesota families push for IVF insurance coverage after 2 failed attempts at State Capitol
Minnesota families who need medical help to have children are hoping the third time is the charm to get lawmakers to require insurance companies to guarantee coverage for in vitro fertilization.
Minnesota families who need medical help to have children are hoping the third time is the charm to get lawmakers to require insurance companies to guarantee coverage for in vitro fertilization.