Marvin Haynes' sister pushes Minnesota lawmakers for wrongful conviction family support

The 2026 Minnesota legislative session may have already ended, but that didn’t stop Marvina Haynes from gathering friends on the steps of the State Capitol in St. Paul Monday, calling for legislation already for next year.

Marvin Haynes' family demands support for wrongfully convicted
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Just weeks after the legislative session ended, families and advocates returned to the Capitol on Monday to demand more help for Minnesotans wrongfully imprisoned and their loved ones. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.

MN Medicaid providers revalidation limbo
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A deadline for Minnesota Medicaid service providers to revalidate their services for federal funding has now come and gone. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains what it could mean for some.

Minnesota families push for bill to support families of wrongfully convicted
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The Minnesota legislative session ended two weeks ago, but there was a call at the Capitol on Monday for lawmakers to look ahead to next year. A continued push to help families of those wrongfully imprisoned, coming from the sister of a man who was approved by House lawmakers to receive $4.5 million in compensation. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.

DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order

The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.

Minnesota GOP defends Derek Chauvin moment of silence at convention

Minnesota GOP Chair Alex Plechash on Monday defended the party's decision to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin in an appearance with WCCO Radio.

 Minnesota GOP, DFL conventions 2026 results
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The race for Minnesota’s midterm elections is moving forward as both major parties completed their state conventions over the weekend. Voting problems during the Republican convention have left some uncertainty as campaigns shift into their next stage. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports. 

US and Iran exchange attacks amid talks to end war
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New attacks between the United States and Iran over the weekend have raised concerns about ongoing negotiations to end the war. U.S. Central Command launched self-defense strikes against Iran after a U.S. drone was shot down, with air raid sirens reported overnight in Kuwait. FOX's Doug Luzader reports. 

Minnesota History Center showcasing state's 169-year-old constitution
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The Minnesota History Center’s Spotlight Gallery is showcasing the state’s 169-year-old constitution, with sections rotated weekly until July 5. Visitors can see the carefully crafted cursive that helped Minnesota become a state.  

Keith Ellison blasts Minnesota GOP for Derek Chauvin moment of silence

Minnesota’s Republican Party convened in Duluth this weekend as delegates gathered to make endorsements for upcoming primaries and elections. Saturday morning, GOP members held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin before opening their business for the day.

Kendall Qualls endorsed by Minnesota GOP for governor

The Minnesota GOP endorsed Kendall Qualls to run for governor after electronic voting issues caused delays at the Minnesota GOP State Convention.

USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters

The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.

Endorsement issues at GOP convention in Duluth
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The GOP convention in Duluth had some issues with delegates putting in their vote for the endorsement for Minnesota governor. Political analyst Blois Olson has more.

Sen. Erin Murphy talks DFL convention in Rochester
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Minnesota Sen. Erin Murphy spoke about the DFL convention happening in Rochester this weekend, and the impacts of fraud has on the upcoming midterms. 

Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis

With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".

Pam Bondi refused to say whether Trump influenced release of Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.