Trump says he'll restore Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP holdouts reject Blanche

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.

Trump may pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, he says

President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.

GOP candidates hold debate before primary
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Two Republican candidates for Minnesota governor held their only debate prior to the Aug. 11 state primary. FOX 9's Maury Glover is live with the key takeaways. 

New Minnesota laws that take effect Aug. 1: List

From crypto kiosk bans to a kratom age raise, Minnesota will see several significant new laws go into effect in August. Here's a look at everything that is changing next month.

Minnesota Paid Leave premiums won't increase for 2027, DEED says

The premium rate for the Minnesota Paid Leave program will not increase for 2027 and instead remain steady at 0.88% of covered wages, state officials announced Friday.

Cyberattack targets 30+ water systems in Minnesota: What the state knows so far

Minnesota officials are responding to a wave of cyber threats against community water systems, focusing on recovery and preventing further risks. Here's what they know so far.

Trump blames Minnesota, not Iran, for cyberattacks
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President Donald Trump questioned whether Iran was responsible for the recent cyberattacks targeting more than 30 Minnesota water systems, instead blaming the state, which he called "grossly incompetent," as well as Gov. Tim Walz, whom he referred to as the state's "corrupt governor."

MN lawmakers on new child grooming law
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Lawmakers discussed a new law that is going into effect Aug. 1 that protects children from grooming. 

Cryptocurrency kiosk ban: MN officials talk new law
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Minnesota officials, law enforcement, and consumer advocates discussed the state's new law banning cryptocurrency kiosks, which takes effect Aug. 1, and the growing impact of cryptocurrency-related scams. 

Trump blames Minnesota's 'gross incompetence' for cyberattack on water systems, not Iran

President Donald Trump said Friday he does not believe Iran is responsible for the cyberattack targeting Minnesota water systems, instead blaming Gov. Tim Walz and the state for being "grossly incompetent."

Trump holds Cabinet meeting at Camp David
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President Donald Trump is heading to Camp David for a Cabinet meeting as the administration weighs its next steps on Iran. This comes as officials investigate cyberattacks targeting more than 30 Minnesota water systems amid federal warnings of potential Iranian cyber threats. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports. 

Iran possibly linked to MN water system cyberattacks
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U.S. officials suspect Iran-affiliated hackers may be responsible for the cyberattack this week that impacted more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota, according to a New York Times report. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.

Minneapolis council debates $300K federal grant for police technology
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The Minneapolis City Council approved a request to apply for a $300,000 federal grant to upgrade police ballistic technology on a 7-5 vote Thursday. Some council members raised concerns about accepting Department of Justice money and possible ties to federal immigration enforcement. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

Iran possibly linked to MN water system cyberattacks
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U.S. officials suspect Iran-affiliated hackers may be responsible for the cyberattack this week that impacted more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota, according to a New York Times report. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.

Minneapolis council debates $300K federal grant for police technology

Minneapolis leaders debated Thursday whether to accept federal funding for police technology, highlighting tensions over trust in the federal government.

Blaine nonprofit disguised wages as 'grants' to staff stadiums: AG Ellison

A Blaine-based nonprofit that sent parents to work stadium concession stands in exchange for "grants" has been ordered to shut down after an investigation found it was operating as a staffing agency, not a charity.

Trump launches Freedom Haulers fast track for veterans
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President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.