MN cannabis shop opens after city rejection
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Amid a battle with the city, an Albert Lea cannabis shop has opened its doors... but without marijuana for now.

Trump fires head of BLS: Historical data show low revised numbers not uncommon

President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the latest job report showed hiring slowed in July and was weaker in May and June than previously reported.

Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics head
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President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.

Jack Smith investigation: Case opened into ex-Trump prosecutor

An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith.

Key U.S. Senate races ahead of midterm elections
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We're 15 months away from midterm elections, but a key U.S. Senate race is already taking shape. Democrats have a chance to flip a Republican seat in the 2026 midterm elections, and it's in North Carolina. FOX?s Sarah Alegre has more.

Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell

President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.

National Politics: Tariffs, Gaza and Presidential Fitness Test
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Trade tariffs are set to go into effect, advisors have been sent to Gaza to address the humanitarian hunger crisis and the Presidential Fitness Test has returned.

Minnesota's new consumer data privacy law: What it means for you

A new data privacy law goes into effect on Thursday, giving Minnesotans more control over how their information is used by companies.

Minnesota Consumer Privacy Data Act goes into law
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A new data privacy law goes into effect on July 31, 2025, giving Minnesotans more control over how their information is collected and used by companies. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more details on the Minnesota Consumer Privacy Data Act.

American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money

A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.

Democrats invoke rare Senate rule to demand DOJ release Epstein files

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.

Gov. Walz endorses Jacob Frey for Minneapolis mayor

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has endorsed Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in his bid for re-election on Thursday morning.

Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker clash on U.S. Senate floor
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Minnesota?s Amy Klobuchar and New Jersey?s Cory Booker clashed on U.S. Senate floor Tuesday night in a heated back-and-forth over a bill providing funding for police. FOX 9?s Babs Santos takes a look at what it means for the Democratic Party.

Sen. Booker: Democrats ‘complicit’ in Trump agenda, Klobuchar fires back

In a tense debate on the Senate Floor, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey took issue with Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar over what he saw as colleagues being "complicit" in President Trump's agenda.

U.S.-China trade, Fed rate talks: Latest
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U.S. and Chinese officials ended recent trade talks without an agreement on tariffs, while all eyes remain on the Federal Reserve as it meets to talk interest rates. FOX 9?s Hannah Flood has the latest financial updates.