Disaster aid approved for seven states, others wait for a decision

Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.

MN fraud: Bills to prevent fraud take step forward

New laws to prevent and prosecute fraud in Minnesota may have taken a big step forward on Monday.

MN House Committee hearing: Economic impact of ICE
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Minnesota lawmakers heard testimony during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge. The discussion focused on impacts to schools, local governments, and small businesses.

Cuba’s president cautions US against targeting island or trying to remove him

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel comments come amid rising tensions between the two countries as Díaz-Canel has blamed the U.S. for a hostile stance, while keeping the door open for diplomacy.

Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy

President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy. 

MN lawmakers on economic impact of ICE operation [FULL]
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Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL–New Hope) held a press conference Monday ahead of a House Ways and Means Committee informational hearing on the economic effects of Operation Metro Surge, focusing on the impacts on local governments, small businesses, and schools.

Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections

President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.

Minnesota elections: How fraud, Iran could impact November races
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Political analyst Blois Olson joined the FOX 9 Morning News on Sunday to talk about how fraud in Minnesota and the military operations in Iran could impact voters at the polls on November.

How fraud, Iran operations could impact Minnesota elections

Political analyst Blois Olson joined the FOX 9 Sunday Morning News to discuss how ongoing fraud in Minnesota, and operations in Iran could impact the governor's race, and other November elections.

Minnesota politics: Previewing governor's race, Iran war impact
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Political analyst Blois Olson takes a look ahead to what could be the most expensive legislative race in Minnesota history. He also examines how the war in Iran could impact voting choices in rural areas.

White House keeping Kristi Noem's $70M luxury jet, report says

A $70 million luxury jet that critics used to highlight Kristi Noem’s wasteful spending will be kept by the White House, despite her departure from the administration, reports say.

Minnesota magic mushrooms: Medical psilocybin bill advances

Lawmakers at the Capitol are weighing how far to go on legalizing magic mushrooms, with several proposals in play and strong testimony from veterans and doctors.

Magic mushrooms could be legalized in MN
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Psilocybin mushrooms are on the pathway to being legalized by Minnesota lawmakers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest. 

Psychedelic mushrooms discussed by MN lawmakers
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Psychedelic mushrooms, or psilocybin, are being debated on by Minnesota lawmakers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story. 

Judge rules Pentagon violated order to restore press access

A federal judge found the Pentagon in violation of a court order to restore full access to New York Times reporters.

Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man

Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.

Biden-appointed judge at center of clashes with Trump administration issues new immigration block

Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.

Tribal colleges would 'close within a year' if Trump budget passes, leaders say

President Trump’s 2027 budget would slash billions in funding to tribal nations, much of which is owed to tribes as part of treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government.

MN looking to legalize magic mushrooms
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Bills going through the Minnesota Legislature this session would would legalize psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic treatment. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard takes a look at where these bills stand.