Tim Walz likely to drop out of 2026 Governor's race
Tim Walz is addressing his political future at 11 a.m. Monday, and according to political analyst Blois Olson, Walz is likely to announce he's dropping out of the 2026 race for Minnesota governor. Walz took office in January of 2019, and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President with Kamala Harris.
Tim Walz is addressing his political future at 11 a.m. Monday, and according to political analyst Blois Olson, Walz is likely to announce he's dropping out of the 2026 race for Minnesota governor. Walz took office in January of 2019, and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President with Kamala Harris.
Minnesota fraud: MN officials to testify at Congressional hearing this week
Minnesota officials will face a Congressional hearing this week over concerns of rampant fraud in the state's Medicaid programs that have come under heavy scrutiny in recent months.
Minnesota officials will face a Congressional hearing this week over concerns of rampant fraud in the state's Medicaid programs that have come under heavy scrutiny in recent months.
Rep. Melissa Hortman's children ask Pres. Trump to take down conspiracy video
The children of Rep. Melissa Hortman are asking President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved in the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband last summer.
The children of Rep. Melissa Hortman are asking President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved in the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband last summer.
President Trump pushes false conspiracy on the Hortman killings, implicating Walz involvement
President Trump shared a video claiming that Tim Walz was responsible for the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, a conspiracy theory that has been debunked several times since the fatal Minnesota lawmaker shootings in June 2025.
President Trump shared a video claiming that Tim Walz was responsible for the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, a conspiracy theory that has been debunked several times since the fatal Minnesota lawmaker shootings in June 2025.
What did Trump mean US will 'run' Venezuela? Rubio explains
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.
Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why
President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.
Venezuelan president captured: Mixed reactions in Minnesota
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sparked a range of reactions both locally and internationally.
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sparked a range of reactions both locally and internationally.
Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
Venezuelan president taken into US custody
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife were taken into U.S. on narco-terrorism charges. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela for the time being.
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife were taken into U.S. on narco-terrorism charges. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela for the time being.
Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
MN Sen. Julia Coleman speaks out against Melissa Hortman conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories continue to circulate around the shooting death of Minnesota DFL lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and Minnesota State Senator Julia Coleman is speaking out against those spreading misinformation on social media.
Conspiracy theories continue to circulate around the shooting death of Minnesota DFL lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and Minnesota State Senator Julia Coleman is speaking out against those spreading misinformation on social media.
Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces
Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.
Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.
Minnesota's new paid leave program sees 12K applications in week one
Minnesota's new paid leave law is off to a strong start with more than 10,000 applications already submitted.
Minnesota's new paid leave law is off to a strong start with more than 10,000 applications already submitted.
Minnesota paid leave applications surge
After only two days, Minnesota officials say they have already received nearly 12,000 applications for its new paid leave law. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
After only two days, Minnesota officials say they have already received nearly 12,000 applications for its new paid leave law. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Minnesota fraud: Child care centers in viral video under investigation
Minnesota officials say four of the 10 child care centers referenced in the video are currently under investigation.
Minnesota officials say four of the 10 child care centers referenced in the video are currently under investigation.
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Kaohly Her sworn in as St. Paul mayor [FULL]
Kaohly Her was sworn in as St. Paul's new mayor Friday afternoon.
Kaohly Her was sworn in as St. Paul's new mayor Friday afternoon.
12K Minnesotans apply for paid leave
State officials say that almost 12,000 Minnesotans have applied for paid leave since the new law was rolled out in December.
State officials say that almost 12,000 Minnesotans have applied for paid leave since the new law was rolled out in December.
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Kaohly Her inauguration speech [FULL]
The new St. Paul mayor, Kaohly Her, was sworn in Friday afternoon.
The new St. Paul mayor, Kaohly Her, was sworn in Friday afternoon.
Kaohly Her sworn in as St. Paul's mayor
Kaohly Her made history as she was sworn in as St. Paul's next mayor on Friday afternoon.
Kaohly Her made history as she was sworn in as St. Paul's next mayor on Friday afternoon.
Nick Shirley accuses GOP's Demuth of 'clout chasing' after YouTube video goes viral
Independent YouTube journalist Nick Shirley said he has no idea who Minnesota House Speaker Demuth is, and accused her of "chasing clout" after she said her staff assisted with compiling some of the public information used in his viral video on fraud in the state.
Independent YouTube journalist Nick Shirley said he has no idea who Minnesota House Speaker Demuth is, and accused her of "chasing clout" after she said her staff assisted with compiling some of the public information used in his viral video on fraud in the state.