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.”

Ilhan Omar outlines war powers resolution plan
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Speaking in Minnesota at a town hall event on March 30, 2026, Rep. Ilhan Omar said members of Congress plan to introduce a war powers resolution in the wake of the growing conflict with Iran, and potential attack on Cuba.

Ilhan Omar provides latest on ICE in Minnesota
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Speaking at a town hall meeting on March 30, Rep. Ilhan Omar said that Minnesota’s resistance to federal immigration enforcement officers led to the “ousting” of DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, and a reduction from nearly 4,000 agents to less than 400.

DOJ sues Minnesota for allowing transgender girls to compete in girls sports

The DOJ is accusing the State of Minnesota of Title IX violations for allowing athletes who were assigned male at birth to compete in girls sports. AG Keith Ellison accused Pres. Trump of using the lawsuit to distract from recent failures.

New cannabis rules proposed by lawmakers
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Minnesota lawmakers are considering changes to cannabis and hemp business regulations this year that could impact the price and availability of cannabis products across Minnesota. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.

1-year sentence for Feeding our Future defendant
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More than three years since federal authorities began prosecuting those responsible for the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, another defendant in the $250 million scandal has received a one-year sentence for his part in the fraud. FOX 9’s Courtney Godfrey has the latest from Minneapolis.

Could U.S., Iran meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup?
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This week, the final spots for the 48-team FIFA World Cup will be determined. What are the chances the U.S. could face Iran on the biggest stage in soccer? FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.

Despite new Glock models, Minnesota charges ahead with lawsuit against gunmaker

Despite Glock’s recent rollout of its new handgun models, the State of Minnesota argued in a recent court filing that the updated designs "fail to prevent quick and easy conversion of the new handguns" into illegal machine guns.

Cannabis: Mixed reviews to new rules mingling medical, recreational, hemp
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Cannabis and hemp businesses in Minnesota are bracing for new rules that could reshape the industry and spark debate among business owners, lawmakers, and tribal leaders. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Glock redesigns handgun, lawsuit moves forward
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Despite Glock’s recent rollout of its new handgun models, the State of Minnesota argued in a recent court filing that the updated designs "fail to prevent quick and easy conversion of the new handguns" into illegal machine guns.

White House clashes with reporter over war crime claim
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt engaged in a heated back-and-forth with a reporter who questioned whether President Trump was threatening a war crime by suggesting strikes on Iranian desalinization plants and oil wells.

No Kings counterprotester charged after allegedly punching man in front of child

A 36-year-old St. Cloud man is facing felony charges after police say he punched another man during a No Kings protest and was found with a bulletproof vest and weapons.