Hockey gear costs soaring in Minnesota, 50% Canada tariffs threaten to push prices higher

Tariffs on Canada could make an already expensive sport even pricier for hockey families. For families with kids in hockey, the price of gear was already painful — and now it could get worse.

Sprint to the midterm elections
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Labor Day may be the unofficial start for the sprint to the midterm elections. There are just eight weeks to go, and voters in handful of states are likely to determine which party controls one or both houses of Congress.  FOX’s Doug Luzader takes a closer look.

Secretary of State warns vote-by-mail restrictions could cause confusion
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A fight over who can vote by mail is heading to the nation's highest court — and Minnesota election officials are already fielding questions. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl reports on what Minnesota's top election official is saying about new federal restrictions on mail-in voting and the community pushback growing at the county level.

U.S. calls Iran report of striking American vessel 'Total lie'
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Iran officials say they struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz. American officials are dismissing the report, calling it "a total lie." It all comes just a day after the U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to a missile attack on Navy warships.

Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says

Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign. 

State Fair shuts down Congressional candidate Matt Little's world handshake record attempt

Democrat Matt Little was aiming to shake more hands than any politician in history over eight hours at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, but officials shut him down before he could get there.

State Fair shuts down Matt Little's world handshake record attempt
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Democrat Matt Little was aiming to shake more hands than any politician in history over eight hours at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, but officials shut him down before he could get there.

White House launches video game website promoting Trump's agenda

The White House has launched five retro computer games promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda, including a “Tetris" knockoff to “protect the border from the coming horde."

Trump signs ‘historic’ beef market executive order
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On Friday, President Trump signed two executive orders that he called “historic” – both aimed at addressing high beef prices and supporting American ranchers – saying the move will make beef in America the “highest standard in the world” and “sold at the lowest prices anywhere.” He then took questions from select members of the press, ranging from the war with Iran and midterm elections.

New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps

Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.

Iran conflict: Vance says ‘I wouldn’t call it a war’
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The White House is pushing back on calling the conflict with Iran a war, even as attacks between the U.S. and Iran have increased this week. Vice President JD Vance also addressed rising gas prices, saying there is no timeline for when prices could return to $3 a gallon. FOX's Doug Luzader reports.

GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival

A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.

Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure

President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.

Average family paying $2K more in tariffs
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Minnesota families are feeling the weight of new tariffs — and it's hitting them in several areas. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.