Minnesota BWCA mining ban latest
Ahead of a vote to potentially erase a 20-year ban on mining operations in northern Minnesota, Save the Boundary Waters held a press conference outside the Minnesota capitol on Wednesday featuring Senator Tina Smith and other stakeholders to discuss the resolution that “will allow the Trump Administration to fast-track a foreign-owned sulfide-ore copper mining project that has been proven to be a raw deal for Minnesotans and Americans.”
Ahead of a vote to potentially erase a 20-year ban on mining operations in northern Minnesota, Save the Boundary Waters held a press conference outside the Minnesota capitol on Wednesday featuring Senator Tina Smith and other stakeholders to discuss the resolution that “will allow the Trump Administration to fast-track a foreign-owned sulfide-ore copper mining project that has been proven to be a raw deal for Minnesotans and Americans.”
White House predicts ‘record successful economy’
On Wednesday, White House officials said the January jobs report “shattered expectations” while predicting that the U.S. economy would see a “record successful” year in 2026, in turning promoting Trump’s use of tariffs and “pro-growth” agenda as the cause.
On Wednesday, White House officials said the January jobs report “shattered expectations” while predicting that the U.S. economy would see a “record successful” year in 2026, in turning promoting Trump’s use of tariffs and “pro-growth” agenda as the cause.
HCAO demands evidence in Alex Pretti, north Minneapolis shootings
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Wednesday said it has filed two Touhy demands for evidence held by the federal government in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celiz in north Minneapolis. So far, Mary Moriarty says her office has gotten no cooperation from federal authorities.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Wednesday said it has filed two Touhy demands for evidence held by the federal government in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celiz in north Minneapolis. So far, Mary Moriarty says her office has gotten no cooperation from federal authorities.
Minnesota’s BWCA mining ban could soon come to an end
A federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) expected to protect the lands for 20 years could soon be revoked.
A federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) expected to protect the lands for 20 years could soon be revoked.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
US-Iran talks: Deal in sight?
There may be some movement toward a deal between the United States and Iran. This follows talks on Tuesday in Geneva, but progress has been slow and it comes despite new provocations from Iran. Here's the latest.
There may be some movement toward a deal between the United States and Iran. This follows talks on Tuesday in Geneva, but progress has been slow and it comes despite new provocations from Iran. Here's the latest.
Tragedies shape priorities as Minnesota Legislature gets underway
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session began Tuesday at the State Capitol.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session began Tuesday at the State Capitol.
Minnesota lawmakers outline priorities
Lawmakers say major evens such as deadly shootings, massive fraud allegations and federal immigration enforcement are shaping their policies for this legislative session. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains where Minnesota’s politics could be headed in 2026.
Lawmakers say major evens such as deadly shootings, massive fraud allegations and federal immigration enforcement are shaping their policies for this legislative session. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains where Minnesota’s politics could be headed in 2026.
Immigrants arrested during Operation Metro Surge testify against ICE practices
The ACLU and several individuals detained by ICE are seeking legal intervention to stop warrantless arrests and what they describe as racial profiling by immigration agents in Minnesota.
The ACLU and several individuals detained by ICE are seeking legal intervention to stop warrantless arrests and what they describe as racial profiling by immigration agents in Minnesota.
Minneapolis council debates liquor licenses for hotels allegedly housing ICE agents
Two prominent Minneapolis hotels, the Canopy and the Depot, are at the center of a heated debate over their liquor license renewals.
Two prominent Minneapolis hotels, the Canopy and the Depot, are at the center of a heated debate over their liquor license renewals.
Minneapolis hotels liquor license stall
Two Minneapolis hotels are waiting to hear a determination on liquor license approvals by the Minneapolis City Council after concerns have been raised over a practice of accommodating ICE agents.
Two Minneapolis hotels are waiting to hear a determination on liquor license approvals by the Minneapolis City Council after concerns have been raised over a practice of accommodating ICE agents.
Church protest charges: Latest details
Two more of pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from a protest against immigration enforcement at a church in St. Paul last month. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest details.
Two more of pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from a protest against immigration enforcement at a church in St. Paul last month. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest details.
Melissa Hortman’s influence endures in Minnesota Legislature
As the new legislative session kicks off, the focus is on remembering Melissa Hortman, a significant figure in Minnesota politics.
As the new legislative session kicks off, the focus is on remembering Melissa Hortman, a significant figure in Minnesota politics.
Minneapolis council debates liquor licenses for hotels housing ICE agents
The Minneapolis City Council on Tuesday debated liquor licenses for two hotels, Canopy and The Depot, after they alleged hosted ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
The Minneapolis City Council on Tuesday debated liquor licenses for two hotels, Canopy and The Depot, after they alleged hosted ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Walz says he would rather 'eat glass' than fill Klobuchar’s Senate seat if elected governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he would rather "eat glass" when asked if he would fill Sen. Amy Klobuchar Senate seat if she were to be elected governor.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he would rather "eat glass" when asked if he would fill Sen. Amy Klobuchar Senate seat if she were to be elected governor.
Walz would rather 'eat glass' than fill Klobuchar's Senate seat
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he would rather "eat glass" than fill Sen. Amy Klobuchar's Senate seat if she were to win the governor's race.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he would rather "eat glass" than fill Sen. Amy Klobuchar's Senate seat if she were to win the governor's race.
Gov. Walz, Minnesota lawmakers honor Rep. Melissa Hortman on House floor
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session kicks off at noon on Tuesday, with the House and Senate slated to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were assassinated last year. Watch live coverage here.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session kicks off at noon on Tuesday, with the House and Senate slated to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were assassinated last year. Watch live coverage here.
Sen. John Hoffman returns to Capitol: ‘It feels really good to be back here’
For the first time in more than eight months since being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack, Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Minnesota Senate chambers on Tuesday.
For the first time in more than eight months since being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack, Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Minnesota Senate chambers on Tuesday.
John Hoffman returns to State Capitol 8 months after shooting
Minnesota Senator John Hoffman returned to the State Capitol on Tuesday, about eight months after being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack at his Champlin home.
Minnesota Senator John Hoffman returned to the State Capitol on Tuesday, about eight months after being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack at his Champlin home.
Sen. Hoffman recounts shooting, recovery in return to Senate
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate floor at the start of the 2026 session, recounting the June attack that left him and his wife, Yvette, shot multiple times in their home. His colleague, Rep. Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, were fatally shot in their home a short time later. Hoffman thanked first responders, medical teams, law enforcement, and colleagues from both parties for their support during his recovery.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate floor at the start of the 2026 session, recounting the June attack that left him and his wife, Yvette, shot multiple times in their home. His colleague, Rep. Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, were fatally shot in their home a short time later. Hoffman thanked first responders, medical teams, law enforcement, and colleagues from both parties for their support during his recovery.