Minnesota cannabis: Lower-potency edible license applications reopened

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is once again opening the application window for hemp-derived THC business licenses.

Kristi Noem, Trump respond to shocking cross-dressing photos tied to her husband

Newly released photos appeared to show the husband of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem cross-dressing in private messages to a number of women.

First Farmworkers Day in Minnesota
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Minnesota leaders have moved quickly to repeal Cesar Chavez day, with Governor Tim Walz signing a proclamation recognizing it as Farmworkers Day instead. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains why the change was made, and what it means going forward.

Minnesota recognizes Farmworkers Day following Cesar Chavez fallout

Following allegations of sexual abuse against Chavez, Minnesota lawmakers have moved quickly to repeal Cesar Chavez Day, replacing it instead with Farmworkers Day.

ICE arrest data: Most in MN had no criminal convictions
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Nearly 3,800 people were arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge from December through February. More than 60% of them had no criminal convictions or charges.

ICE in Minnesota: New data shows most arrested had no criminal record

Nearly 3,800 people were arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge from December through February. More than 60% of them had no criminal convictions or charges.

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order

The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.

ICE in MN: Less than 25% of arrests had criminal convictions
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New data reveals federal immigration agents arrested almost 3,800 people during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota – almost 100 per day at its peak. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains the details that show very few actually had criminal convictions on their records.

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

St. Paul Mayor won’t sign eviction extension ordinance despite Council approval

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her has released a statement saying she won’t sign a newly approved ordinance that would extend the timeline for a landlord to notify tenants before proceeding with evictions.

Federal judge halts Trump executive order to defund NPR, PBS

Supporters of public radio and television marked a major win Tuesday, when a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration is not allowed to completely defund National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

Trump administration must suspend White House ballroom construction, judge orders

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.

Rep. Engen DWI arrest: Rep. Walter Hudson was passenger in Engen's vehicle, had gun taken by police

A new police report shows that Rep. Walter Hudson was a passenger in the vehicle during Rep. Elliot Engen's recent drunk driving arrest and was carrying a concealed handgun that was confiscated by White Bear Lake officers.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla to make state visit to Washington, DC

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States in late April to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, a trip that will include a stop at the White House.

DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.

Minnesota sued over biological males in sports policies
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The Trump administration is suing Minnesota over its education department and state high school league’s policies allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim outlines the latest legal back-and-forth battle of political football.

Ilhan Omar hosts March Minnesota town hall [FULL}
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Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar hosted an in-person town hall meeting on March 30, 2026, where she spoke on ICE’s current status in Minnesota, plans to introduce a war powers resolution against President Trump, the current status of the government shutdown and more. Rep. Omar then took questions from members in attendance on a wide range of topics.

Ilhan Omar: ‘We know why’ MN a fraud target
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Answering a question from the crowd of a town hall meeting in the Twin Cities suburb of St. Louis Park, Rep. Ilhan Omar spoke on Minnesota being targeted by the Trump administration for fraud, saying in part, “we all know why we’re being targeted, and it has nothing to with any of the reason the president has given.”