Feeding our Future defendant surrenders to federal authorities in MN

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials are holding a press conference to announce the surrender of a defendant involved in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.

Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month

As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.

Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines

A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines. 

New era of AI in political ads raises concerns over deepfakes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool used in many functions as part of everyday life and is also becoming a tool used in politics. One campaign ad stirring up controversy is what some view as an AI-generated deepfake attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate.

AI generated political campaign ad draws controversy
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We're living in an era where artificial intelligence is being used for more areas of everyday life, and now it's also becoming a tool in politics. One campaign ad is stirring up controversy in what some view as an AI-generated attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more. 

Columbia Heights schools reflect on Minnesota ICE surge: ‘It was tumultuous’
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As a small school district north of Minneapolis closes the book on a “tumultuous" school year amid Operation Metro Surge, district officials in Columbia Heights fear students and families will continue to be negatively impacted.

Medicaid service providers looking for answers
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Throughout Minnesota roughly 3,400 Medicaid service providers are trying to prove the legitimacy of their services after the state disenrolled roughly 60% of its providers. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

New Medicaid facility planned in Minnesota
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A new recuperative care facility says patients have flooded it with calls since the state dropped thousands of Medicaid providers last week in an effort to root out fraud and avoid losing federal funding. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni offers an inside look at the planned facility in Minneapolis.

Flock cameras in Columbia Heights will go dark
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Following calls of “Big Brother” going too far, Columbia Heights officials have opted to remove the use the Flock cameras despite the insistence from law enforcement that the license plate-reading technology can be helpful solving crimes. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

Tensions remain high in Middle East
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Israel and Iran have begun trading fire despite a ceasefire agreed upon two months ago. Meanwhile, President Trump has repeatedly insisted peace talks with Iran remain ongoing.

FBI fires analysts linked to controversial 'Catholic ideology' memo

Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.

Judge rejects Trump administration policy impacting immigrants from 39 countries

A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.

Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies

Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93. 

MN governor's race: GOP endorsement complicates primary
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A week after the state conventions, the race for Minnesota governor has become more crowded as House Speaker Lisa Demuth decides to stay in the race. Fox 9 political analyst Blois Olson discusses the potentially competitive three-way Republican primary and what the recent party endorsement actually means for Kendall Qualls.

Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know

The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.

Hegseth appears to use D-Day speech to talk about immigration

In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.