Legislative bill targets infectious, illegal waste dumping
A new bill aims to address illegal disposal of medical waste at regular waste facilities. The proposal includes increased inspections and fines for repeat offenders. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
A new bill aims to address illegal disposal of medical waste at regular waste facilities. The proposal includes increased inspections and fines for repeat offenders. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
Honoring Melissa Hortman: MN House passes bill to rename state solar garden program
Minnesota House lawmakers voted to name the state's community solar garden program after Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
Minnesota House lawmakers voted to name the state's community solar garden program after Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
Melania Trump speaks for Women’s History Month
First Lady Melania Trump spoke at the White House on Thursday, highlighting the role women play in America, saying, “the strength of America is closely tied to the role women play in shaping their children’s character, education, and morals. The values cultivated within our communities shape the voice and vision of our next generation.”
First Lady Melania Trump spoke at the White House on Thursday, highlighting the role women play in America, saying, “the strength of America is closely tied to the role women play in shaping their children’s character, education, and morals. The values cultivated within our communities shape the voice and vision of our next generation.”
Nursing home happy hour: Minnesota bill could allow senior homes to serve alcohol
A bill at the Minnesota State Capitol could allow senior homes to serve alcohol without a liquor license.
A bill at the Minnesota State Capitol could allow senior homes to serve alcohol without a liquor license.
Rental relief bill stalls in House, DFL vows to continue fight
A $40 million rent relief package to help families impacted by Operation Metro surge that passed in the Minnesota Senate has stalled in the House.
A $40 million rent relief package to help families impacted by Operation Metro surge that passed in the Minnesota Senate has stalled in the House.
Minnesota data centers: Bill proposes ban on officials entering nondisclosure agreements
Minnesota lawmakers want to prevent municipalities, and those representing them, from entering nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
Minnesota lawmakers want to prevent municipalities, and those representing them, from entering nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
US stocks drop after Iran conflict begins
The U.S. stock market is experiencing wide-ranging swings since the U.S. began its conflict with Iran. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Jason Brown of the Brown Report to discuss the latest, and what investors could expect next.
The U.S. stock market is experiencing wide-ranging swings since the U.S. began its conflict with Iran. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Jason Brown of the Brown Report to discuss the latest, and what investors could expect next.
Rent support in Minnesota: What’s next?
Several Minnesota lawmakers joined community advocates on Wednesday to promote a package of bills they say would support Minnesota renters who are struggling to pay bills in the wake of increased federal immigration enforcement.
Several Minnesota lawmakers joined community advocates on Wednesday to promote a package of bills they say would support Minnesota renters who are struggling to pay bills in the wake of increased federal immigration enforcement.
Minnesota housing bill stalls, corporate ownership cap questioned
A bill aimed at capping the number of homes that private corporations can own in Minnesota hit a roadblock in committee on Wednesday.
A bill aimed at capping the number of homes that private corporations can own in Minnesota hit a roadblock in committee on Wednesday.
Bipartisan plans to fight Parkinson's Disease
Minnesota lawmakers are looking to introduce a bill to help fight Parkinson's Disease. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota lawmakers are looking to introduce a bill to help fight Parkinson's Disease. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Walz wants to eliminate Managed Care Organizations from Medicaid system
A former state prosecutor said the private insurance companies that manage most of the Medicaid care in Minnesota were also "asleep at the wheel" when it came to detecting fraud. Gov. Tim Walz’s plan to combat fraud now includes eliminating Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) from Minnesota’s Medicaid system. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
A former state prosecutor said the private insurance companies that manage most of the Medicaid care in Minnesota were also "asleep at the wheel" when it came to detecting fraud. Gov. Tim Walz’s plan to combat fraud now includes eliminating Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) from Minnesota’s Medicaid system. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Mayor Frey vetoes Minneapolis ordinance to extend eviction notices
Facing a push by advocates and select Minneapolis City Council members to approve an ordinance extending the eviction notice period, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that he had vetoed the proposal on Wednesday, outlining an effort to instead focus on rental assistance for residents. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Facing a push by advocates and select Minneapolis City Council members to approve an ordinance extending the eviction notice period, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that he had vetoed the proposal on Wednesday, outlining an effort to instead focus on rental assistance for residents. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Parkinson's fight: Minnesota considers herbicide ban, $25M research fund
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a ban on the herbicide Paraquat due to its connection to Parkinson's. A proposal for a $25 million investment in Parkinson's research is also on the table.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a ban on the herbicide Paraquat due to its connection to Parkinson's. A proposal for a $25 million investment in Parkinson's research is also on the table.
Lawmakers fighting chemicals connected to Parkinson's
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a herbicide ban due to it's connection to Parkinson's Disease. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a herbicide ban due to it's connection to Parkinson's Disease. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Donald Trump: 'We finally have a President who puts American workers first'
President Trump made an appearance at Verst Logistics in Kentucky and spoke at a rally after about affordability in the U.S. The Republican Party of Kentucky promoted the event on social media, saying that Trump will "lay out the work he's doing to make America affordable again."
President Trump made an appearance at Verst Logistics in Kentucky and spoke at a rally after about affordability in the U.S. The Republican Party of Kentucky promoted the event on social media, saying that Trump will "lay out the work he's doing to make America affordable again."
‘Idaho stop’ in MN: Bicyclists would be required to stop at yellow traffic lights under new bill
Should bicyclists in Minnesota be required to stop as they approach yellow traffic lights within bike lanes? Minnesota lawmakers are deciding that now.
Should bicyclists in Minnesota be required to stop as they approach yellow traffic lights within bike lanes? Minnesota lawmakers are deciding that now.
President Trump pauses Kentucky rally after woman has medical event
President Donald Trump stopped his rally in Kentucky for about seven minutes on Wednesday after a woman in the crowd behind him appeared to have a medical event. She fell to the ground before first responders and Dr. Mehmet Oz tended to her, taking her to safety. She was helped away from the event, but appeared to be OK.
President Donald Trump stopped his rally in Kentucky for about seven minutes on Wednesday after a woman in the crowd behind him appeared to have a medical event. She fell to the ground before first responders and Dr. Mehmet Oz tended to her, taking her to safety. She was helped away from the event, but appeared to be OK.
E-bike crash victim testifies in support of new bill
A Hastings woman spoke before Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday, detailing a crash involving an e-bike last summer that left her with health complications, but no recourse, due to no charges being filed.
A Hastings woman spoke before Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday, detailing a crash involving an e-bike last summer that left her with health complications, but no recourse, due to no charges being filed.
Combatting Parkinson’s Disease legislation package
Leaders with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) joined Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday to introduced the Minnesota Parkinson’s Research Trust Fund Act, which aims to establish a “dedicated special revenue fund to accelerate breakthroughs and solidify Minnesota's position as a global leader in neurological research” as well as ban on the herbicide paraquat, which they say studies have associated with higher Parkinson’s Disease risk.
Leaders with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) joined Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday to introduced the Minnesota Parkinson’s Research Trust Fund Act, which aims to establish a “dedicated special revenue fund to accelerate breakthroughs and solidify Minnesota's position as a global leader in neurological research” as well as ban on the herbicide paraquat, which they say studies have associated with higher Parkinson’s Disease risk.