Parents struggle to pay out of home placement, state spends $10 million to collect $3 million
Michelle’s son played hockey and raced motocross. He was from all accounts a normal teenager, but then something happened his parents never expected.
Michelle’s son played hockey and raced motocross. He was from all accounts a normal teenager, but then something happened his parents never expected.
Parents struggle to pay out of home placement, state spends $10 million to collect $3 million
When children are placed outside the home, whether it is in some kind of foster care, a group home, treatment center, or juvenile detention, there?s a taxpayer cost.
When children are placed outside the home, whether it is in some kind of foster care, a group home, treatment center, or juvenile detention, there?s a taxpayer cost.
Green Acres: Minnesota farmers get $1 billion in subsidies, but checks also go to 'city slickers'
Minnesota farmers have collected more than a billion dollars in federal farm subsidies since the beginning of the trade war. Along with expected disaster aid and crop insurance, farm subsidies in Minnesota could reach a record $2 billion.
Minnesota farmers have collected more than a billion dollars in federal farm subsidies since the beginning of the trade war. Along with expected disaster aid and crop insurance, farm subsidies in Minnesota could reach a record $2 billion.
Minnesota farmers get $1 billion in subsidies, but checks also go to 'city slickers'
Minnesota farmers have collected more than a billion dollars in federal farm subsidies since the beginning of the trade war. Along with expected disaster aid and crop insurance, farm subsidies in Minnesota could reach a record $2 billion. ?
Minnesota farmers have collected more than a billion dollars in federal farm subsidies since the beginning of the trade war. Along with expected disaster aid and crop insurance, farm subsidies in Minnesota could reach a record $2 billion. ?
A serial arsonist and his vanishing rap sheet
When serial arsonist Alan Enger was sentenced for his fifth arson last July, he got what most would consider a pretty good deal: 90-days in the county workhouse.
When serial arsonist Alan Enger was sentenced for his fifth arson last July, he got what most would consider a pretty good deal: 90-days in the county workhouse.
Lawmakers respond to FOX 9 for light rail investigation
A Republican state lawmaker says he will consider a package of reforms to enhance security on Metro Transit, after a FOX 9 Investigators revealed an uptick in violent assaults, thefts, and robberies.
A Republican state lawmaker says he will consider a package of reforms to enhance security on Metro Transit, after a FOX 9 Investigators revealed an uptick in violent assaults, thefts, and robberies.
Danger on the line: Assaults up at light rail stations
Violent assaults at Metro Transit light rail stations are up this year with passengers getting punched, stabbed and threatened.
Violent assaults at Metro Transit light rail stations are up this year with passengers getting punched, stabbed and threatened.
Last Harvest: Small farms wonder if this year could be the last
Small Minnesota dairy farms wonder if this year could be their last.
Small Minnesota dairy farms wonder if this year could be their last.
Targeted for cell phones, robbery victims beaten in downtown Minneapolis crime spree
Minneapolis Police have broken up a loosely-organized violent downtown crime ring that focused on getting cell phones from drunk people and then beating the victims.
Minneapolis Police have broken up a loosely-organized violent downtown crime ring that focused on getting cell phones from drunk people and then beating the victims.
After the Fire: Arson investigators battle cancer risks after years of duty
As the Fire Marshal for St. Cloud, one of Phil Schaefer’s duties is to investigate the cause of any fire.
As the Fire Marshal for St. Cloud, one of Phil Schaefer’s duties is to investigate the cause of any fire.
Treasure above, riches below: Mining on the edge of the BWCA
In the coming months, Twin Metals will reveal more and more of its plan for a controversial underground copper and nickel mine near Ely, Minnesota, just five miles from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
In the coming months, Twin Metals will reveal more and more of its plan for a controversial underground copper and nickel mine near Ely, Minnesota, just five miles from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
INVESTIGATORS: Drowning is silent
Drowning is one of the leading causes of children’s deaths. It happens so often because most people don’t know what an actual drowning looks or sounds like. It is not the loud, hands splashing event you see in the movies or television.
Drowning is one of the leading causes of children’s deaths. It happens so often because most people don’t know what an actual drowning looks or sounds like. It is not the loud, hands splashing event you see in the movies or television.
How local sales taxes can be secretly stolen
When people buy something and pay tax on it, they expect the money is going to the government. However, FOX 9 has learned hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of those dollars are vanishing as part of a high-tech tax fraud.
When people buy something and pay tax on it, they expect the money is going to the government. However, FOX 9 has learned hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of those dollars are vanishing as part of a high-tech tax fraud.
Twin Cities apartment boom leaves people behind
The number of new apartment buildings is at an all-time high around the Twin Cities, but those seeking a new home may be left out in the cold.
The number of new apartment buildings is at an all-time high around the Twin Cities, but those seeking a new home may be left out in the cold.
Man violently attacks former cult leader Victor Barnard in prison, doesn't regret it
The man who violently assaulted former religious cult leader Victor Barnard in a Minnesota prison cell said he doesn't regret the attack and sleeps well at night despite giving Barnard a punctured lung and traumatic brain injury.
The man who violently assaulted former religious cult leader Victor Barnard in a Minnesota prison cell said he doesn't regret the attack and sleeps well at night despite giving Barnard a punctured lung and traumatic brain injury.
From prisoner to plaintiff: National retailers in sights of local ADA lawsuits
Jerald Boitnott served 24 years in prison for first degree murder. But more recently, he is the plaintiff in more than a dozen federal lawsuits against national restaurant chains and retailers, claiming they are failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Jerald Boitnott served 24 years in prison for first degree murder. But more recently, he is the plaintiff in more than a dozen federal lawsuits against national restaurant chains and retailers, claiming they are failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Community leaders, county board condemn corrections officer's use of excessive force
A day after the Fox 9 Investigators broke the story of excessive force used by a corrections officer on an inmate in the Ramsey County Jail in 2016, there is massive political fallout.
A day after the Fox 9 Investigators broke the story of excessive force used by a corrections officer on an inmate in the Ramsey County Jail in 2016, there is massive political fallout.
Public places, safe spaces: How libraries help the homeless
The tent city along Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis may be gone, but the city’s homeless problem didn’t vanish. The homeless can be found every day in libraries around the Twin Cities. And one of those libraries even has a full-time social worker helping to meet the needs of its patrons.
The tent city along Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis may be gone, but the city’s homeless problem didn’t vanish. The homeless can be found every day in libraries around the Twin Cities. And one of those libraries even has a full-time social worker helping to meet the needs of its patrons.
Minneapolis Park Board interim leader feels attacked after questions on hiring of lobbyist
Minneapolis has a new leader of its Parks and Recreation Department inheriting a Board that is deeply divided after a Fox 9 Investigation into the hiring of a new consultant.
Minneapolis has a new leader of its Parks and Recreation Department inheriting a Board that is deeply divided after a Fox 9 Investigation into the hiring of a new consultant.
Home insecurity: Tips to safeguard security devices
After his home was hit a couple of times by thieves, Dr. Ashwin George joined the growing ranks of do-it-yourself security buffs.
After his home was hit a couple of times by thieves, Dr. Ashwin George joined the growing ranks of do-it-yourself security buffs.