Minnesota Senate approves gun violence bill that includes ban on assault weapons
The Minnesota Senate has passed a comprehensive gun violence package that includes a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines as part of a proposal of bills put forward in the wake of the shooting at Annunication Church and School last year.
The Minnesota Senate has passed a comprehensive gun violence package that includes a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines as part of a proposal of bills put forward in the wake of the shooting at Annunication Church and School last year.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
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Gun violence prevention vote press conference [FULL]
Legislators and community members held a press conference ahead of the Minnesota Senate floor vote on a comprehensive gun violence prevention package.
Legislators and community members held a press conference ahead of the Minnesota Senate floor vote on a comprehensive gun violence prevention package.
Redistricting battle latest: Alabama, Tennessee act to redraw after Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Iran warns US as Trump launches 'Project Freedom'
The U.S. military will begin helping ships make it through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday despite the ongoing threats from Iran. President Trump calls it “Project Freedom,” but it comes as two more ships have reported being attacked. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
The U.S. military will begin helping ships make it through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday despite the ongoing threats from Iran. President Trump calls it “Project Freedom,” but it comes as two more ships have reported being attacked. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar focuses governor race campaign on anti-fraud plan, innovation
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar highlighted her first set of ideas as a gubernatorial candidate Sunday with plans to tackle fraud and focus on innovation, and vowed to change how the state is run.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar highlighted her first set of ideas as a gubernatorial candidate Sunday with plans to tackle fraud and focus on innovation, and vowed to change how the state is run.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
May Day march: Hundreds call for immigrant worker protections at annual rally
The 20th annual May Day march brought hundreds to the streets of Minneapolis, with calls for justice, equality and protections for immigrant workers.
The 20th annual May Day march brought hundreds to the streets of Minneapolis, with calls for justice, equality and protections for immigrant workers.
May Day rally in Minneapolis
The 20th annual May Day march brought hundreds to the streets of Minneapolis, with calls for justice, equality and protections for immigrant workers. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis spoke with those in attendance about what the event means to them.
The 20th annual May Day march brought hundreds to the streets of Minneapolis, with calls for justice, equality and protections for immigrant workers. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis spoke with those in attendance about what the event means to them.
Minnesota unemployment stabilizes at 4.5% after Operation Metro Surge
Minnesota’s unemployment rate stayed at 4.5% in March while the national rate dipped to 4.3%, as officials say the labor market is stabilizing, but recovery challenges still remain.
Minnesota’s unemployment rate stayed at 4.5% in March while the national rate dipped to 4.3%, as officials say the labor market is stabilizing, but recovery challenges still remain.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
U.S. national debt reaches historic milestone
The U.S. national debt has hit an all-time high, and for the first time since WWII the number has surpassed the size of the economy – just as the war with Iran continues to cost taxpayers an estimated $25 billion so far.
The U.S. national debt has hit an all-time high, and for the first time since WWII the number has surpassed the size of the economy – just as the war with Iran continues to cost taxpayers an estimated $25 billion so far.
Anoka Co. set to use AI for non-emergency calls
Anoka County officials say they will implement a new AI technology to field non-emergency calls to dispatch. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Anoka County officials say they will implement a new AI technology to field non-emergency calls to dispatch. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Minnesota House ethics complaints dismissed: 3 lawmakers accused of drinking, DWI, lobbying
Ethics complaints against Minnesota lawmakers led to a rare hearing but ended without any disciplinary action.
Ethics complaints against Minnesota lawmakers led to a rare hearing but ended without any disciplinary action.
3 MN lawmakers face ethics committee, all 3 dismissed
Three Minnesota lawmakers faced the ethics committee and all three were dismissed. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Three Minnesota lawmakers faced the ethics committee and all three were dismissed. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
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GOP Rep. Hudson faces Ethics Committee [FULL]
GOP Rep. Walter Hudson is one of the three lawmakers facing the House Ethics Committee on Friday. Rep. Engen (R-Lino Lakes) got a DWI, and Rep. Hudson (R-Albertville) was in the car and armed. Both Republicans are accused of leaving a committee meeting to go drinking, then coming back for a floor session.
GOP Rep. Walter Hudson is one of the three lawmakers facing the House Ethics Committee on Friday. Rep. Engen (R-Lino Lakes) got a DWI, and Rep. Hudson (R-Albertville) was in the car and armed. Both Republicans are accused of leaving a committee meeting to go drinking, then coming back for a floor session.
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GOP Rep. Elliott Engen faces Ethics Committee [RAW]
GOP Rep. Elliott Engen is one of the three lawmakers facing the House Ethics Committee on Friday. Rep. Engen (R-Lino Lakes) got a DWI, and Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) was in the car and armed. Both Republicans are accused of leaving a committee meeting to go drinking, then coming back for a floor session.
GOP Rep. Elliott Engen is one of the three lawmakers facing the House Ethics Committee on Friday. Rep. Engen (R-Lino Lakes) got a DWI, and Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) was in the car and armed. Both Republicans are accused of leaving a committee meeting to go drinking, then coming back for a floor session.
Minnesota governor's race: GOP Rep. Kristin Robbins drops out
A GOP candidate for the Minnesota governor's race has dropped out, saying she believes the best way to fight for the future of the state is from the outside of the political system.
A GOP candidate for the Minnesota governor's race has dropped out, saying she believes the best way to fight for the future of the state is from the outside of the political system.