Supreme Court Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas appointed
Minnesota’s newest Supreme Court Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas speaks after being appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to begin the position on Oct. 1. During the address, Gaïtas expressed gratitude for family and colleagues before expressing the need to collaborate with communities they serve to work together.
Minnesota’s newest Supreme Court Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas speaks after being appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to begin the position on Oct. 1. During the address, Gaïtas expressed gratitude for family and colleagues before expressing the need to collaborate with communities they serve to work together.
Minnesota Supreme Court appointment endorsement
Minnesota’s outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson speaks on behalf of Gov. Tim Walz’s nomination of Theodora Gaïtas as Minnesota’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Minnesota’s outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson speaks on behalf of Gov. Tim Walz’s nomination of Theodora Gaïtas as Minnesota’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Gov. Walz names new Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Theodora Gaïtas
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed a new Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed a new Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Minneapolis council to debate police training center, police budget
Minneapolis city council members will again debate moving forward with a proposed police and fire training center, that critics have dubbed a "cop city," at a committee meeting on Tuesday.
Minneapolis city council members will again debate moving forward with a proposed police and fire training center, that critics have dubbed a "cop city," at a committee meeting on Tuesday.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Trump calls off new strikes on Iran
President Trump has called off a military attack on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday. The decision follows a direct request from Middle East allies -- including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE -- to allow more time to negotiate an agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program and avoid war.
President Trump has called off a military attack on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday. The decision follows a direct request from Middle East allies -- including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE -- to allow more time to negotiate an agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program and avoid war.
ICE agent charged in Hennepin County
Hennepin County officials say they plan to charge an ICE agent involved in the shooting of a person in north Minneapolis. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the latest.
Hennepin County officials say they plan to charge an ICE agent involved in the shooting of a person in north Minneapolis. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the latest.
Feeding our Future fraud: Prosecutors ask for 50-year sentence for Aimee Bock
Federal prosecutors recommend a sentence of 50 years in prison for Aimee Bock for coordinating the nation’s largest COVID-19 pandemic fraud scheme.
Federal prosecutors recommend a sentence of 50 years in prison for Aimee Bock for coordinating the nation’s largest COVID-19 pandemic fraud scheme.
Minnesota legislative session recap
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Minnesota legislature 2026: Property tax relief, fraud crackdown, HCMC funding approved
Minnesota lawmakers closed out the 2026 legislative session with a flurry of last-minute votes, passing bills that will touch nearly every family in the process. Here's what you need to know.
Minnesota lawmakers closed out the 2026 legislative session with a flurry of last-minute votes, passing bills that will touch nearly every family in the process. Here's what you need to know.
FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
Minnesota 2026 legislative session ends: Recap
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is wrapping up, with lawmakers finalizing their work at the State Capitol. FOX 9’s Kelly O’Connell has the latest on what bills passed, and what didn’t make it over the finish line.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is wrapping up, with lawmakers finalizing their work at the State Capitol. FOX 9’s Kelly O’Connell has the latest on what bills passed, and what didn’t make it over the finish line.
MN Capitol deadline: Lawmakers rush to finish business before session ends
The clock is ticking at the Minnesota State Capitol as lawmakers race to pass several high-profile bills before the legislative session ends at midnight.
The clock is ticking at the Minnesota State Capitol as lawmakers race to pass several high-profile bills before the legislative session ends at midnight.
Rededicate 250 prayer rally draws thousands to National Mall
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
Capitol crunch time: Minnesota lawmakers racing to pass bills before midight
It's crunch time at the Minnesota State Capitol Sunday night as lawmakers work to pass bills before the end of the 2026 legislative session at midnight.
It's crunch time at the Minnesota State Capitol Sunday night as lawmakers work to pass bills before the end of the 2026 legislative session at midnight.
Minnesota lawmakers race to finish bills as legislative session closes
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session comes to a close at midnight Sunday, and lawmakers on both sides are racing to to get final bills done before the deadline hits. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session comes to a close at midnight Sunday, and lawmakers on both sides are racing to to get final bills done before the deadline hits. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow
A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.
A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.
Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Trump seeks $1.7 billion fund to pay allies in exchange for dropping IRS lawsuit: reports
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.