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.
MN Sen. Julia Coleman on Melissa Hortman conspiracies
Minnesota state Sen. Julia Coleman joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss conspiracies involving Rep. Melissa Hortman's murder, as well as address fraud that has brought Minnesota into the national spotlight.
Minnesota state Sen. Julia Coleman joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss conspiracies involving Rep. Melissa Hortman's murder, as well as address fraud that has brought Minnesota into the national spotlight.
Nearly 12K Minnesotans apply for paid leave after law went into effect
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans have applied for Paid Leave, which gives employed residents up to 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave a year.
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans have applied for Paid Leave, which gives employed residents up to 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave a year.
Minnesota fraud: Congressional investigators increase scrutiny
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs.
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs.
Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Minnesota's new paid leave law: What you need to know
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.
Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
Minnesota new laws effective Jan. 1, 2026: What you need to know
From the new paid leave law to increased watercraft surcharges, several new laws are now in effect in Minnesota as of Jan. 1, 2026. Here's a list.
From the new paid leave law to increased watercraft surcharges, several new laws are now in effect in Minnesota as of Jan. 1, 2026. Here's a list.
Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis fear targeted attacks
Somali-run childcare centers in Minneapolis are expressing concerns over safety and reputations following alleged recent incidents involving attempted break-ins and vandalism.
Somali-run childcare centers in Minneapolis are expressing concerns over safety and reputations following alleged recent incidents involving attempted break-ins and vandalism.
Minnesota fraud: GOP helps YouTube investigation
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz explains what this means for Minnesota's political climate.
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz explains what this means for Minnesota's political climate.
Somali day care break-in investigated
A Somali-run child care center is sharing footage from an alleged break-in that occurred only days after a social media video went viral for alleging widespread fraud. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.
A Somali-run child care center is sharing footage from an alleged break-in that occurred only days after a social media video went viral for alleging widespread fraud. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.
Minnesota child care operators say federal funding freeze ‘devastating’
Child care operators in Minnesota say if federal funds are lost, thousands of families will pay the price.
Child care operators in Minnesota say if federal funds are lost, thousands of families will pay the price.
Minnesota child care federal audit
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
Autism fraud in MN: Children face challenges
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Trump admin freezes federal child care funds
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
Federal audit reveals oversight flaws in Minnesota’s child care payments
The federal government estimated that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers.
The federal government estimated that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers.
Minnesota fraud fallout: Payment delays threaten autism centers
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges.
Wisconsin farm venue alcohol law takes effect in 2026
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues, like wedding barns, take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues, like wedding barns, take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
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Child care funding freeze response [FULL]
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.