12 new Minnesota laws that could affect you
Although several laws have already taken effect from the past legislative session, and more will take effect on Aug. 1, FOX 9 compiled a dozen key legislative efforts that will begin this weekend.
Although several laws have already taken effect from the past legislative session, and more will take effect on Aug. 1, FOX 9 compiled a dozen key legislative efforts that will begin this weekend.
Abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022, MDH says
The number of induced abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022 compared to 2021, the Minnesota Department of Health said Friday.
The number of induced abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022 compared to 2021, the Minnesota Department of Health said Friday.
North Carolina governor signs bill revising state's abortion law before it takes effect
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law adjustments to new abortion restrictions taking effect in the state this weekend.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law adjustments to new abortion restrictions taking effect in the state this weekend.
SCOTUS affirmative action impact on MN colleges
The Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be considered a factor. FOX 9?s Rob Olson reports on what the decision could mean for Minnesota schools.
The Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be considered a factor. FOX 9?s Rob Olson reports on what the decision could mean for Minnesota schools.
Trump's GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents: poll
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Mike Pence meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise trip to Ukraine
The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Muslim lawmakers left out of Mpls rent vote
The push to get rent control on the ballot in Minneapolis this year is dead after a controversial procedural vote by the city council that drew immediate criticism because the body was without its Muslim members, including the two authors of the motion, due to the Eid holiday.
The push to get rent control on the ballot in Minneapolis this year is dead after a controversial procedural vote by the city council that drew immediate criticism because the body was without its Muslim members, including the two authors of the motion, due to the Eid holiday.
Audit says Met Council failed to manage rising costs of Southwest LRT project
The Metropolitan Council is taking heat once again for its management of the Southwest Light Rail Train project. A new audit finds the agency failed to hold contractors accountable for rising costs, and the audit questions the Met Council's oversight.
The Metropolitan Council is taking heat once again for its management of the Southwest Light Rail Train project. A new audit finds the agency failed to hold contractors accountable for rising costs, and the audit questions the Met Council's oversight.
Repeat offenders and vehicular crimes: Calls for stricter penalties and judicial reform in Minnesota
In the aftermath of a crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis, critics are demanding stricter penalties and court transparency for vehicular crimes.
In the aftermath of a crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis, critics are demanding stricter penalties and court transparency for vehicular crimes.
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis to hold dueling New Hampshire campaign events after timing dispute
Ron DeSantis' campaign angered some members of a New Hampshire women’s group by scheduling a town hall around the same time as their event for Donald Trump.
Ron DeSantis' campaign angered some members of a New Hampshire women’s group by scheduling a town hall around the same time as their event for Donald Trump.
US government to award $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses
The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.
The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.
August special election has Ohio election offices scrambling with abortion rights on the line
Ohio's election offices find themselves in a state of urgency as an upcoming special election in August sparks concerns over the fate of abortion rights in the state.
Ohio's election offices find themselves in a state of urgency as an upcoming special election in August sparks concerns over the fate of abortion rights in the state.
One year without Roe v. Wade: Here's where abortion laws stand in your state
Saturday, June, 24, marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that provided a constitutional right to abortion.
Saturday, June, 24, marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that provided a constitutional right to abortion.
Supreme Court Justice Alito accepted Alaska resort vacation from GOP donors, report says
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito accepted a 2008 trip to a luxury fishing lodge in Alaska from two wealthy Republican donors, one of whom repeatedly had interests before the court.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito accepted a 2008 trip to a luxury fishing lodge in Alaska from two wealthy Republican donors, one of whom repeatedly had interests before the court.
Hunter Biden charged with federal tax and weapons offenses, reaches agreement with Justice Department
The Justice Department has charged President Joe Biden’s son Hunter with federal tax and weapons offenses -- while also coming to a deal that likely averts time behind bars.
The Justice Department has charged President Joe Biden’s son Hunter with federal tax and weapons offenses -- while also coming to a deal that likely averts time behind bars.
Biden claims spy balloon was 'more embarrassing' for China, suggests it wasn't 'intentional'
President Biden on Saturday claimed that a Chinese spy balloon that drifted across the U.S. and caused a major international incident was "more embarrassing than it was intentional" by the communist regime.
President Biden on Saturday claimed that a Chinese spy balloon that drifted across the U.S. and caused a major international incident was "more embarrassing than it was intentional" by the communist regime.
Minnesota local GOP figures amplify rhetoric, persist in comparing Biden to Hitler
A conservative Minnesota state rep ramped up confrontational rhetoric in a recent speech, calling Democrats "conquerors" who are "engaged in demonic behavior."
A conservative Minnesota state rep ramped up confrontational rhetoric in a recent speech, calling Democrats "conquerors" who are "engaged in demonic behavior."
In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court rejects attempt to reinstate strict abortion ban
A bid by Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to reinstate the state’s strict ban on most abortions has failed. In a rare 3-3 split decision Friday, the state's supreme court upheld a 2019 district court ruling that blocked the law.
A bid by Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to reinstate the state’s strict ban on most abortions has failed. In a rare 3-3 split decision Friday, the state's supreme court upheld a 2019 district court ruling that blocked the law.
'Stand with Trump' becomes rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on US justice system
Trump's mounting legal jeopardy has quickly become a political rallying cry for the Republicans, many of whom acknowledged they had not fully read the 49-page indictment.
Trump's mounting legal jeopardy has quickly become a political rallying cry for the Republicans, many of whom acknowledged they had not fully read the 49-page indictment.
Poll: Democrats, Republicans share core values but still distrust each other
A survey finds Americans on the right and the left overwhelmingly agree on several core values but only a minority of each group believes the other side shares them.
A survey finds Americans on the right and the left overwhelmingly agree on several core values but only a minority of each group believes the other side shares them.