3M PFAS trial delayed, more health claims filed
A federal judge recently delayed the first trial in the PFAS litigation, known as a bellwether case, as potentially thousands of more plaintiffs file health-related claims against 3M and other companies.
This U of M professor discovered widespread PFAS contamination, his research isn't done
A University of Minnesota professor who helped discover the widespread contamination of PFAS in the environment nearly 25 years ago hopes to expand the university's research to better understand the effects of forever chemicals are having on communities.
Minnesota launches Drinking Water Action Plan to deal with PFAS, nitrate contamination
The Minnesota Department of Health announced a 10-year plan to protect the state’s drinking water from threats such as PFAS contamination and high levels of nitrates.
Fleet Farm gun lawsuit moves forward after judge denies company’s efforts to dismiss
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that most of Minnesota’s gun lawsuit against Fleet Farm can remain intact as the case moves toward trial.
Sylvan Learning franchise owner files for bankruptcy, closes multiple tutoring centers
Parents who paid thousands of dollars for sessions said they could not even book tutors for their children or had sessions frequently canceled when a tutor was not available.
Several Sylvan Learning Centers shutting down as Minnesota school year begins
Several Sylvan Learning centers in Minnesota shut down right before the start of the school year.
Lennar homeowners protest company's response to leaky windows in new developments
Owners of newly built Lennar homes with leaky windows are protesting over having to sign non-disclosure agreements in order to have the windows replaced. The dispute reveals the legal hoops new homebuyers may need to navigate even when protected by warranties and state law.
Lennar homes plagued by leaking windows
Owners of newly built Lennar homes with leaky windows are protesting over having to sign non-disclosure agreements in order to have the windows replaced.
Teacher of the Year found guilty in sexual abuse of former student
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year is guilty of sexually abusing his former 14-year-old student, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Twin Cities teacher, coach pleads guilty to sexually abusing 12 more students
A former Twin Cities area teacher and coach who was previously convicted of sexually abusing young boys spanning multiple schools pleaded guilty to a dozen new charges Thursday. The plea deal comes with a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
Teacher of the Year sexual abuse trial wraps up, judge to decide outcome
The criminal trial for a former Minnesota Teacher of the Year accused of sexually abusing his student wrapped up Tuesday, with attorneys on both sides making arguments about the student’s credibility.
Warrant: Minneapolis school shooter recently broke up with romantic partner
The shooter who opened fire on a crowd of people and killed two children at a Minneapolis church and school had recently broken up with a romantic partner, according to a search warrant obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators.
Annunciation School shooting: Emergency audio reveals medical response, injuries
Emergency dispatch audio reveals what happened when first responders were called to a Minneapolis school after police say a lone shooter opened fire on a crowd of people as they prayed inside the church.
Teacher of the Year sex abuse case: Opening statements pave way for trial
A former Best Academy student took the stand Monday afternoon to begin her testimony, accusing her former teacher, Abdul Wright, of sexually abusing her for nearly a year when she was 14 years old.
Teacher of the Year sex abuse trial set to begin
A former Minneapolis charter school teacher is scheduled to stand trial this week on charges that he sexually abused his former middle school student for almost a year.