Mpls council member curses at activist
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A heated council meeting boiled over on Thursday when Council Member Jeremiah Ellison swore at an activist.

USPS audit: Minnesota, North Dakota struggle with delivery times

Audits performed on the USPS in both Minnesota and North Dakota have found deficiencies across several key efficiency factors, causing delayed mail and other issues for residents.

MN cannabis management appointment failed standard processes, audit says

An audit found the process leading up to the first Office of Cannabis Management director appointment failed to follow normal background check procedures and effectively communicate between departments.

Rolling the dice again on sports gambling in Minnesota
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The debate over legalizing sports betting is heating up at the Minnesota Capitol. We?re almost three weeks away from this year?s legislative session, but it?s a safe bet that online and on-site gaming will get a lot of attention.

Oregon Democrats unveil bill to recriminalize drug possession

The lawmakers supporting the bill say it would allow police to confiscate drugs and reduce public drug use. It would also create new diversion opportunities with the aim of steering people toward treatment instead of jail.

Minneapolis council committee votes on ceasefire
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Minneapolis City Council members voted Tuesday to move forward with a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Marijuana odor not probable cause for a police search: Court

A traffic stop that ultimately netted a pistol and marijuana in 2021 was contested after police used the odor of marijuana alone as probable cause to search a vehicle.

‘March for Life’ in St. Paul gathers anti-abortion rally

A few thousand people gathered at the Minnesota Capitol Monday afternoon to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade with an anti-abortion march.

Longtime Hunger Solutions leader reflects on 20 years of advocacy as retirement approaches

At the Open Cupboard Food Shelf in Oakdale, Colleen Moriarty isn't a name people recognize. However, for more than 20 years, she’s been the executive director of the non-profit Hunger Solutions, and through public policy at the capitol, has been working to improve access to food for countless people across the state.

Longtime Hunger Solutions leader set to retire
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At the Open Cupboard Food Shelf in Oakdale, Colleen Moriarty isn't a name people recognize. However, for more than 20 years, she?s been the executive director of the non-profit Hunger Solutions, and through public policy at the capitol, has been working to improve access to food for countless people across the state.

Crystal PD to replace its 24-year-old SWAT vehicle

The Crystal, Minn. Police Department is set to get a new SWAT vehicle to replace its current SWAT unit, a converted ambulance that is 24 years old and has over 200,000 miles on it, after a city council vote last week.

Ron DeSantis drops presidential bid: Analysis
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Will Nikki Haley pick up enough DeSantis supporters to threaten Donald Trump lead in New Hampshire? FOX 9 takes a look at the impact of Ron DeSantis dropping out of the race.

Who is running for president in 2024? See the candidates

From a former president to the current one, here are the main active campaigns in a bid for the White House in the 2024 election.

Congress OKs spending bill to avert government shutdown through early March

Congress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.