MN Secretary of State talks Super Tuesday
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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon speaks on the upcoming Super Tuesday, where Minnesota voters can vote in the presidential primary.

Minneapolis encampments focus of city leaders’ discussion

One day after fire swept through a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis, no sign remains of either the camp, the fire that destroyed it or a permanent solution.

Students benefit from longer lunches, but can districts afford it?

Research shows students get better grades and have fewer behavioral issues when they’re not hungry, and a new bill before lawmakers would guarantee a certain amount of seated lunchtime.

MN Rep. Huot on unruly fans bill
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Minnesota Rep. John Huot (DFL- Rosemount) is making another push for bills he?s authoring, aiming at fining fans who get out of control at youth sporting events. He joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the bills, and also a recent incident involving a player getting hurt when fans stormed a basketball court.

Minnesota's budget forecast shows improvement, $3.7B surplus projected

The state of Minnesota’s finances have improved over the last few months, but state economists are still warning legislators to be cautious about spending.

Minnesota's budget forecast shows improvement
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The state of Minnesota budget forecast has improved. Even with an unexpected surge revenue, state economists are still warning lawmakers to be cautious about spending.

Nearly as many abortions happening in US every month as before Roe v. Wade was overturned: Report

A new study conducted for the advocacy group Society of Family Planning found that the number of monthly abortions in the U.S. is similar to what it was before the nation's top court overturned the right to abortion.

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's top Republican?

Who might replace Mitch McConnell? Though no senator has announced their intention to run, there have been some vying for the job behind the scenes, according to the AP.

Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans

Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.

What are bump stocks? Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun accessory

Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.

Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff coming to Twin Cities

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, will visit Minnesota as part of the Investing in America Tour.

Michigan primary 2024 takeaways: Trump-Biden win edging closer to a rematch

Biden and Trump easily won their Michigan primaries on Tuesday. However, both candidates have cause for concern in their bid for the White House.

Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis? Ride-hail apps oppose new ordinance

Uber and Lyft are warning they may be forced to drop service in Minneapolis as the city council considers an ordinance to ensure ride-hail drivers make minimum wage.

Lead ammo ban in MN could double costs for clay target shooting teams

A hugely popular Minnesota high school sport could become much more expensive under a proposed law designed to protect children from lead.

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to resign after losing Trump's backing

RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said she’s leaving the GOP’s national leadership after Donald Trump announced his preference for someone else in the role.