Trump Pentagon launches competition for America's next great military base

Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

DHS spends $20M in taxpayer funds on ad campaign promoting Trump administration

Lawmakers are calling out the Trump administration over a series of taxpayer-funded ads that experts say could violate a law against congressionally appropriated funds being used for propaganda.

Minnesota voter fraud: 10 foreign nationals indicted
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A federal grand jury has indicted 10 foreign nationals for allegedly voting illegally in Minnesota elections, with one defendant accused of casting a ballot as recently as this past August's primary.

‘We have waited long enough’: Hoffman family blasts trial delay request

The family of Sen. John Hoffman – whose family were the targets of an assassination attempt by Vance Boelter – are criticizing efforts by attorneys defending him for attempting to delay an upcoming state trial.

Trump signs ‘morally binding’ AI deal with tech leaders
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President Trump and tech leaders agreed to new safeguards aimed at addressing potential AI risks. The nonbinding agreement calls for internal controls and independent audits, with Trump describing it as “morally binding.” FOX's Doug Luzader reports.

Senate passes bill to regulate college sports, Big Ten reacts

The U.S. Senate has passed a sweeping bill to create a national framework to regulate Name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals in college athletics.

NCAA revenue sharing framework passes US Senate
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Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) agreements in college sports have changed how leagues operate, prompting the U.S. Senate to pass a bill creating regulations on the money being invested in them.

Minnesota sees wave of major hospital mergers
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Following a trend across the U.S., Minnesota has seen three major healthcare mergers proposed in the last year. But what does it mean for costs for Minnesotans? FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains.

Tariffs, inflation driving up construction costs
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Homebuilders across the country say costs for supplies and material are on the rise, jumping more than six percent since last year. they say it's cutting even further into their profits in an already strained economy. FOX's Amy Galo has more from Orlando.

Medicaid fraud charges filed after scheme uncovered
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Minnesota officials believe that two Medicaid fraud cases filed this week could add up to nearly $3 million in losses for taxpayers found by the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which has about 220 open cases and is set to grow by nearly 50% with new funding from the legislature. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

Minneapolis residents weigh-in on Waymo proposal
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A controversial proposal is being discussed by leaders in Minneapolis would require autonomous vehicles, such as those operated by companies like Waymo, to have a paid human safety monitor in a driver seat – effectively changing the business model. FOX 9 has the latest on its path toward approval.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court let President Donald Trump’s administration continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.

Klobuchar, Demuth debate to air on FOX 9
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FOX 9 is officially set to air Minnesota gubernatorial debate between Sen Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Lisa Demuth on Oct. 21, as they compete to earn votes to become Minnesota’s next governor. FOX 9 political contributor Pat Kessler explains why the debate could prove is so important in their election chances.

Political Happy Hour: Redwood Falls lawmakers retire
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Political Happy Hour breaks down the retirement of three Redwood Falls lawmakers with nearly 50 years of combined legislative experience and FOX 9’s announcement of a gubernatorial debate between Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth.