Minnesota court rules Swimply rentals can be consider public pools and need licenses

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sided with the state, agreeing that pool rentals through popular app Swimply are considered "public pools" and, as such, can be required to hold a license.

Trump at odds with Pope as Iran blockade continues
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President Donald Trump is facing criticism over a controversial social media post amid an ongoing feud with Pope Leo. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and lawmakers are weighing a war powers resolution tied to the ongoing conflict. FOX’s Caroline Shively reports. 

Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House

With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.

Ramsey County prosecutors consider kidnapping charges in St. Paul ICE arrest
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Ramsey County prosecutors are investigating possible kidnapping and false imprisonment charges against federal agents who forcibly removed an American citizen from his St. Paul home in January. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.

Operation Metro Surge costs Minnesota schools, businesses millions as relief bills advance

The financial fallout from Operation Metro Surge is hitting Minnesota communities hard, with businesses and schools across the state starting to see the strain show up in tax figures.

Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.

Disaster aid approved for seven states, others wait for a decision

Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.

MN fraud: Bills to prevent fraud take step forward

New laws to prevent and prosecute fraud in Minnesota may have taken a big step forward on Monday.

MN House Committee hearing: Economic impact of ICE
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Minnesota lawmakers heard testimony during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge. The discussion focused on impacts to schools, local governments, and small businesses.

Cuba’s president cautions US against targeting island or trying to remove him

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel comments come amid rising tensions between the two countries as Díaz-Canel has blamed the U.S. for a hostile stance, while keeping the door open for diplomacy.

Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy

President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy. 

MN lawmakers on economic impact of ICE operation [FULL]
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Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL–New Hope) held a press conference Monday ahead of a House Ways and Means Committee informational hearing on the economic effects of Operation Metro Surge, focusing on the impacts on local governments, small businesses, and schools.

Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections

President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.

Minnesota elections: How fraud, Iran could impact November races
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Political analyst Blois Olson joined the FOX 9 Morning News on Sunday to talk about how fraud in Minnesota and the military operations in Iran could impact voters at the polls on November.

How fraud, Iran operations could impact Minnesota elections

Political analyst Blois Olson joined the FOX 9 Sunday Morning News to discuss how ongoing fraud in Minnesota, and operations in Iran could impact the governor's race, and other November elections.

Minnesota politics: Previewing governor's race, Iran war impact
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Political analyst Blois Olson takes a look ahead to what could be the most expensive legislative race in Minnesota history. He also examines how the war in Iran could impact voting choices in rural areas.

White House keeping Kristi Noem's $70M luxury jet, report says

A $70 million luxury jet that critics used to highlight Kristi Noem’s wasteful spending will be kept by the White House, despite her departure from the administration, reports say.

Minnesota magic mushrooms: Medical psilocybin bill advances

Lawmakers at the Capitol are weighing how far to go on legalizing magic mushrooms, with several proposals in play and strong testimony from veterans and doctors.

Magic mushrooms could be legalized in MN
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Psilocybin mushrooms are on the pathway to being legalized by Minnesota lawmakers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.