Scott Jensen says he'd cut gas prices in Minnesota but it's easier said than done
Record-setting gas prices have sent Minnesota politicians scrambling for something they can do to address voters' concerns about inflation ahead of this fall's midterm elections.
Record-setting gas prices have sent Minnesota politicians scrambling for something they can do to address voters' concerns about inflation ahead of this fall's midterm elections.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
Where Minnesota’s federal lawmakers stand on President Biden’s proposed gun restrictions
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s primetime speech on addressing gun violence, FOX 9 asked all nine of Minnesota’s members of Congress for interviews on what they would like to see done.
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s primetime speech on addressing gun violence, FOX 9 asked all nine of Minnesota’s members of Congress for interviews on what they would like to see done.
House panel advances gun legislation in wake of US mass shootings
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
Special education funding gap remains, Minnesota lawmakers no closer to special session
Ten days after Minnesota lawmakers left dozens of issues in the lurch when they adjourned the legislative session without action on major bills, they appear no closer to coming back.
Ten days after Minnesota lawmakers left dozens of issues in the lurch when they adjourned the legislative session without action on major bills, they appear no closer to coming back.
59 Minnesota lawmakers aren't seeking re-election, most since 1970
It'll be a different looking Minnesota Legislature in 2023, as a total of 59 members of Minnesota's Congress will not seek re-election - the most since 1970.
It'll be a different looking Minnesota Legislature in 2023, as a total of 59 members of Minnesota's Congress will not seek re-election - the most since 1970.
Fresh faces expected at Minnesota capitol next year
A total of 59 members of Minnesota?s Congress will not seek reelection, setting the scene for a wave of fresh faces at the Minnesota Legislature next year ? the most since 1970.
A total of 59 members of Minnesota?s Congress will not seek reelection, setting the scene for a wave of fresh faces at the Minnesota Legislature next year ? the most since 1970.
Voting software vulnerable in some states, cyber agency says
The voting machines used in over a dozen states can potentially be hacked due to the vulnerable software.
The voting machines used in over a dozen states can potentially be hacked due to the vulnerable software.
It'll be Walz vs. Jensen for Minnesota governor as Stanek, Hepola exit
The stage is nearly set for incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz to take on Republican challenger Dr. Scott Jensen in the Minnesota governor's race this fall.
The stage is nearly set for incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz to take on Republican challenger Dr. Scott Jensen in the Minnesota governor's race this fall.
States divided along partisan lines in response to shootings
Gun control measures are likely going nowhere in Congress, and they have also become increasingly scarce in most states.
Gun control measures are likely going nowhere in Congress, and they have also become increasingly scarce in most states.
Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism prevention bill
Democrats’ first attempt at responding to the back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, has failed in the Senate.
Democrats’ first attempt at responding to the back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, has failed in the Senate.
Seeking answers from Minnesota's congressional delegation after Uvalde mass shooting
FOX 9 reached out to the three members of the MN Congressional delegation who don't support gun control legislation. We were declined a 5-minute interview request from all three.
FOX 9 reached out to the three members of the MN Congressional delegation who don't support gun control legislation. We were declined a 5-minute interview request from all three.
Biden signs policing order on 2-year anniversary of George Floyd's death
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing.
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing.
President Biden signs executive order on policing
On the anniversary of George Floyd's killing, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on policing.
On the anniversary of George Floyd's killing, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on policing.
Trump rebuked with stinging losses in Georgia GOP contests
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeated Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in the Republican primary. Kemp will face Democrat Stacy Abrams in a key governor’s race in November.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeated Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in the Republican primary. Kemp will face Democrat Stacy Abrams in a key governor’s race in November.
Election results: Minnesota's First Congressional District special primary
The special primary to fill late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn's seat in Congress is on Tuesday.
The special primary to fill late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn's seat in Congress is on Tuesday.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Georgia primary, Henry Cuellar in tight Texas runoff
Primary elections Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas are offering a glimpse of what the next Congress could look like.
Primary elections Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas are offering a glimpse of what the next Congress could look like.
No special session on horizon, leaving billions on table
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.
Minnesota lawmakers miss deadline on tax cuts, spending; special session uncertain
Minnesota lawmakers floundered to the finish line Sunday night, failing to get several major tax and spending bills wrapped up before their 11:59 p.m. deadline.
Minnesota lawmakers floundered to the finish line Sunday night, failing to get several major tax and spending bills wrapped up before their 11:59 p.m. deadline.
No special session on horizon, leaving billions on table
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.