Minneapolis council member accuses colleagues of bullying during heated debate

A Minneapolis City Council meeting broke down into a heated argument on Thursday, with one member accusing others of bullying and another challenging the president to get the meeting in order.

MN Senate votes to repeal Cesar Chavez Day amid sexual abuse claims

The Minnesota Senate approved a bill to remove Cesar Chavez Day from the Minnesota calendar as the late labor activist faces accusations of sexual abuse.

Trump showed off a classified map on 2022 plane trip, lawmaker letter alleges

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland released a letter accusing President Donald Trump of showing off a classified map on a flight to his golf club and holding onto a sensitive document during his first term in office.

New bill pushes for Minnesota racetrack protections

Minnesota’s racetracks are pushing for protection in case new neighbors have complaints about the noise.

Justice Department agrees to pay ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn to settle prosecution lawsuit

Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, is receiving a payout to settle a lawsuit related to the FBI's investigation into Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election.

ICE lawsuits: Victims, community members detail complaints
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Alleging that officers “violated the constitutional rights of many Minnesota residents who sought to peacefully protest the federal officers' unconstitutional enforcement of the immigration laws” during increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota, plaintiffs and community members detail their alleged experiences. 

Bill seeks protections for MN racetracks
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A new bill at the Minnesota Capitol aims to protect racetracks from noise complaints as housing developments expand nearby. Supporters say the measure would preserve jobs and economic activity, while critics argue it limits local control. FOX’s Corin Hoggard reports.

Attorneys announce ICE class action lawsuits
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Attorneys in Minneapolis have announced the first wave of complaints filed against several federal agencies, alleging that officers “violated the constitutional rights of many Minnesota residents who sought to peacefully protest the federal officers' unconstitutional enforcement of the immigration laws” during Operation Metro Surge.

TSA wait times still hit record highs with ICE agents in airports

TSA wait times aren’t going down at some of America’s largest airports, despite ICE officers being sent to help with record-long security lines.

Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples

As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples. 

Minnesota kratom debate: Lawmakers consider restrictions on 'unapproved' supplement

Minnesota lawmakers are weighing new restrictions on kratom, a supplement that some use to treat anxiety or to help stop using opioids but which critics warn can be dangerous.

Lawmakers weigh making kratom schedule II drug
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Minnesota lawmakers are weighing bills that would increase the minimum age to buy kratom, and another bill that would make kratom a schedule II drug. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

National gas prices remain high amid Iran conflict
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Gas prices remain above average across the country as conflict in the Middle East continues. FOX's Olivianna Calmes has more.

Houston airport experiencing major delays due to DHS issues
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The Houston airport is one of several across the country experiencing major delays due to TSA agents walking off the job because of the partial government shutdown. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.

Minnesota lawmakers move to stop online sweepstakes
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Lawmakers at the Capitol are taking aim at a new wave of online sweepstakes games, raising questions about the future of digital gambling in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Appeals court rules ICE can hold detainees without bond
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An appeals court ruled Wednesday Minnesota's federal judges were wrong with their habeas immigration rulings, but it's not going to lead to any mass re-arrests of immigrants previously swept up by ICE, and then released. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.

MN lawmakers targeting 'sweepstakes casinos'
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Minnesota lawmakers are moving to ban "sweepstakes casinos." FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Fraud in Minnesota: Office of Legislative Auditor backs bill to increase oversight

The state agency that’s called out fraud concerns for almost a decade now is finally getting the chance to try and implement some of its suggested fixes.