Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested in minor prostitution sting: What we know

A Minnesota lawmaker from Grand Rapids is accused of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution after he was arrested by Bloomington police in a prostitution sting.

Feeding our Future: Fraud trial in hands of jury for decision

After nearly six weeks of testimony, the trial of Aimee Bock – accused of running the $250 million Feeding our Future fraud scheme – is in the hands of a jury now.

Sen. Eichorn resignation calls mount following solicitation accusations

Minnesota lawmakers are calling on Sen. Justin Eichorn to step down following an arrest in Bloomington that accuses him of soliciting a minor for prostitution.

Scam victims payback could come from new restitution fund

Scam victims could claw back some of the money they lost even if they can’t find the scammers, if a new bill becomes Minnesota law.

MN bill to get some money back to scam victims
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A new bill has been proposed by Minnesota lawmakers to give money back to scam victims, even if the suspect hasn't been caught. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.

Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses petitions to recall DFL lawmakers

The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed petitions to recall DFL lawmakers from their seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives, filed as a result of a power struggle in the state legislature last month.

What is an autopen?

President Donald Trump is claiming that pardons signed by former President Joe Biden should be canceled because Biden allegedly used an autopen.

Minneapolis officials to drop funding request for pastor's violence prevention group

A Minneapolis council committee was set to review more than $4 million worth of contracts for violence prevention groups on Monday – including a nonprofit run by Rev. Jerry McAfee. However, FOX 9 is told the request for Rev. McAfee's group is now being reconsidered.

Trump deports over 200 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite judge's order
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Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge?s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so. Trump says he invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which he says is "invading" the U.S. The Trump administration has not identified the migrants deported, provided any evidence they are in fact members of Tren de Aragua or that they committed any crimes in the U.S.

Sens. Klobuchar and Smith question Pres. Trump layoffs at NOAA

Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are among a group of lawmakers sharing concerns with the Trump administration about layoffs of staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia

“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.

MN cannabis business application system shuts down hours before licensing deadline

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) application website shut down on Friday night, leaving potential business applicants scrambling to make the 11:59 p.m. deadline.

Giant beaver could become Minnesota’s official state fossil this year

As the largest rodent ever in North America, the giant beaver also would have existed with the first people ever to settle in Minnesota.

Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.

Trump signs government funding bill, avoiding a shutdown

Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.

Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget

President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.