Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Trump calls on Republicans to scrap filibuster
President Trump says it’s time to end the filibuster and reopen the government. He’s talking about the so-called nuclear option in Congress, and as Doug Luzader reports from Washington this morning, it’s just the latest move in the ongoing government shutdown fight.
President Trump says it’s time to end the filibuster and reopen the government. He’s talking about the so-called nuclear option in Congress, and as Doug Luzader reports from Washington this morning, it’s just the latest move in the ongoing government shutdown fight.
Food banks, meal kitchens brace for impact as SNAP food benefits set to stop
Unless the government shutdown ends, more than 400,000 Minnesotans will lose their food benefits on Saturday, a threat that has driven more people to food banks and meal kitchens throughout the metro.
Unless the government shutdown ends, more than 400,000 Minnesotans will lose their food benefits on Saturday, a threat that has driven more people to food banks and meal kitchens throughout the metro.
Food banks concerned about food running out due to SNAP ending
Food banks are concerned about food shortages as SNAP benefits are set to end on Nov. 1. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Food banks are concerned about food shortages as SNAP benefits are set to end on Nov. 1. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
US military continues to strike alleged drug boats
The U.S. military continue to strike alleged drug boats, and Democrats are now firing back.
The U.S. military continue to strike alleged drug boats, and Democrats are now firing back.
Millions of Americans will lose SNAP benefits Nov. 1
Due to the government shutdown, millions of Americans will lose SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1.
Due to the government shutdown, millions of Americans will lose SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1.
Aide to Mass Gov. Healey charged in cocaine trafficking scheme allegedly linked to state office building
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
SNAP benefits: These states will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
How ranked choice voting works in Minnesota
With Election Day less than a week away, this guide will show how ranked choice voting works and which cities in Minnesota use it.
With Election Day less than a week away, this guide will show how ranked choice voting works and which cities in Minnesota use it.
SNAP benefits ending: What Minnesotans need to know
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to end at the end of the month. Here's what Minnesotans need to know.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to end at the end of the month. Here's what Minnesotans need to know.
SNAP deadline: More than 450K Minnesotans could lose benefits on Nov. 1
New data shows that more than 450,000 Minnesotan SNAP recipients could be affected beginning Nov. 1 without a deal to end a government shutdown.
New data shows that more than 450,000 Minnesotan SNAP recipients could be affected beginning Nov. 1 without a deal to end a government shutdown.
SNAP benefits ending: Call to support food shelves
With the ongoing government shutdown set to end SNAP benefits for millions in November, there are calls to support the organizations working to fill the gap. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
With the ongoing government shutdown set to end SNAP benefits for millions in November, there are calls to support the organizations working to fill the gap. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
SNAP benefits ending: What Minnesotans need to know
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are set to end this weekend if the government shutdown continues. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest breakdown.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are set to end this weekend if the government shutdown continues. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest breakdown.
Minnesota ranked-choice voting explained
Minneapolis and other Minnesota cities will use ranked-choice voting in its elections next week, but what does that mean? FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the breakdown.
Minneapolis and other Minnesota cities will use ranked-choice voting in its elections next week, but what does that mean? FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the breakdown.
Ranked-choice voting explained: How it works and why it matters
Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference — first, second, and third choices. When counting, if a candidate gets more than 50% of first-choice votes, they win. If not, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and those ballots transfer to voters’ next choices. This continues in rounds until a candidate reaches a majority. FOX 9 reporter Soyoung Kim breaks it down for us.
Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference — first, second, and third choices. When counting, if a candidate gets more than 50% of first-choice votes, they win. If not, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and those ballots transfer to voters’ next choices. This continues in rounds until a candidate reaches a majority. FOX 9 reporter Soyoung Kim breaks it down for us.
National Guard to Minnesota? Minneapolis PD chief has some concerns
Speaking with FOX 9 All Day on Wednesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara voiced his concerns about a scenario where the National Guard was deployed to Minneapolis by President Trump.
Speaking with FOX 9 All Day on Wednesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara voiced his concerns about a scenario where the National Guard was deployed to Minneapolis by President Trump.
MN fraud review: Gov. Walz orders third-party audit of Medicaid billing at DHS
Governor Tim Walz has ordered a third-party review of Medicaid billing through the state's Department of Human Services as two major fraud investigations are underway. At the same time, the state is pausing payments for some services while the audit is underway.
Governor Tim Walz has ordered a third-party review of Medicaid billing through the state's Department of Human Services as two major fraud investigations are underway. At the same time, the state is pausing payments for some services while the audit is underway.
National Guard in Minneapolis? Chief O'Hara talks concerns
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara addressed potential concerns if President Trump were to deploy the National Guard to Minnesota.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara addressed potential concerns if President Trump were to deploy the National Guard to Minnesota.
SNAP funding ending during government shutdown: How you can help
If no deal is reached in Washington, SNAP benefits, funds that help pay for groceries, could run out for families across the country. Here is how you can help.
If no deal is reached in Washington, SNAP benefits, funds that help pay for groceries, could run out for families across the country. Here is how you can help.
Government shutdown could impact heating assistance for Minnesotans as cold weather nears
The federal government shutdown could impact Minnesota heating assistance this winter. The state of Minnesota has not yet received new funds for the 2025-2026 winter season, and payments for heating bills, emergency fuel deliveries, and furnace repairs will be delayed, the Minnesota Department of Commerce says.
The federal government shutdown could impact Minnesota heating assistance this winter. The state of Minnesota has not yet received new funds for the 2025-2026 winter season, and payments for heating bills, emergency fuel deliveries, and furnace repairs will be delayed, the Minnesota Department of Commerce says.