The Dark Net: Where Anything Goes
When most people call up their browsers, they are typically only accessing 16% of the Internet. Lurking behind the silly cat videos, social media and all that is indexed and searchable with Google and Yahoo! is what some compare to the wild west, but more commonly known as the Dark Net. Here web users can find a global village of hackers, scientists, and government black ops. It's a black market for drugs, guns, fake passports and even human trafficking.
When most people call up their browsers, they are typically only accessing 16% of the Internet. Lurking behind the silly cat videos, social media and all that is indexed and searchable with Google and Yahoo! is what some compare to the wild west, but more commonly known as the Dark Net. Here web users can find a global village of hackers, scientists, and government black ops. It's a black market for drugs, guns, fake passports and even human trafficking.
Officer Scott Patrick vs Mendota Heights settlement reached
Four months before he was killed in the line of duty, Officer Scott Patrick filed a lawsuit against the City of Mendota Heights, claiming whistleblower harassment and workplace retaliation.
Four months before he was killed in the line of duty, Officer Scott Patrick filed a lawsuit against the City of Mendota Heights, claiming whistleblower harassment and workplace retaliation.
Survey finds morale at all-time low for TSA employees at MSP Airport
The new head of Transportation Security Administration, Peter Neffenger, was on Capitol Hill and in the hot seat Wednesday, testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security.
The new head of Transportation Security Administration, Peter Neffenger, was on Capitol Hill and in the hot seat Wednesday, testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Senator Klobuchar pushing for ID of fallen Minnesota sailor
A story reported by the Fox 9 Investigators is getting the attention of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. Her office has stepped in to help a family find a Minnesota sailor still missing in action from W...
A story reported by the Fox 9 Investigators is getting the attention of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. Her office has stepped in to help a family find a Minnesota sailor still missing in action from W...
Investigators: Fallen WWII service member finally laid to rest next to family
After years of dealing with government red tape, the family of a fallen service member from World War II finally saw him come home to be buried next to his parents. The Fox 9 Investigators first to...
After years of dealing with government red tape, the family of a fallen service member from World War II finally saw him come home to be buried next to his parents. The Fox 9 Investigators first to...
Investigators: Tracking system for vulnerable people has dispatch delays
There are questions about a tracking system that's supposed to help find vulnerable people who've gone missing. Some metro families who rely on Project Lifesaver are raising concerns about how the...
There are questions about a tracking system that's supposed to help find vulnerable people who've gone missing. Some metro families who rely on Project Lifesaver are raising concerns about how the...
Another ethics scandal for the University of Minnesota Dept. of Psychiatry
The University of Minnesota has another ethics scandal on its hands. And once again it involves the Department of Psychiatry. This latest case of research misconduct involves falsifying records.
The University of Minnesota has another ethics scandal on its hands. And once again it involves the Department of Psychiatry. This latest case of research misconduct involves falsifying records.
New leads emerge in the Jodi Huisentruit case
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit.
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit.
2 Univ. of Minnesota psychiatric research doctors may have broken privacy law
The two doctors who've been at the center of the University of Minnesota psychiatric research scandal are now the focus of a new investigation.
The two doctors who've been at the center of the University of Minnesota psychiatric research scandal are now the focus of a new investigation.
INVESTIGATORS: PCAs with criminal records working with vulnerable adults
Nancy Saatzer, a quadriplegic, was happy to have Storm help her as she is extremely dependent on personal care attendants. She had no idea about Storm's criminal background, and learned about it th...
Nancy Saatzer, a quadriplegic, was happy to have Storm help her as she is extremely dependent on personal care attendants. She had no idea about Storm's criminal background, and learned about it th...
Herbal opioid Kratom raises concerns of doctors
Use of an herbal and nutritional supplement called Kratom is raising the concern of doctors and appears to be on the rise in the Twin Cities. Hennepin County Medical Center's Poison Control Center ...
Use of an herbal and nutritional supplement called Kratom is raising the concern of doctors and appears to be on the rise in the Twin Cities. Hennepin County Medical Center's Poison Control Center ...
Charges: 2 Minnesota ISIS recruits used student loans to finance travel
Two of the 7 young men from the Twin Cities accused of attempting to join ISIS in Syria face new charges of financial aid. Hamza Ahmed, 21, and Hanad Musse, 19, allegedly used more than $1,000 in s...
Two of the 7 young men from the Twin Cities accused of attempting to join ISIS in Syria face new charges of financial aid. Hamza Ahmed, 21, and Hanad Musse, 19, allegedly used more than $1,000 in s...
INVESTIGATORS: 'Connecting the dots'
The Fox 9 Investigators have learned that a Minnesota man who the Department of Homeland Security says has the “operational capacity” to carry out a terror attack, is now studying to get his Class ...
The Fox 9 Investigators have learned that a Minnesota man who the Department of Homeland Security says has the “operational capacity” to carry out a terror attack, is now studying to get his Class ...
U of M Regents under fire over drug research controversy
Former Governor Arne Carlson is calling for a constitutional amendment that would give the public more say in the way University of Minnesota Regents are appointed. It's the latest development invo...
Former Governor Arne Carlson is calling for a constitutional amendment that would give the public more say in the way University of Minnesota Regents are appointed. It's the latest development invo...
VIDEO: How serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman slips past airport security
Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman has been busted again, trying to sneak through airports in Chicago. But it was at the Minneapolis airport that video obtained by Fox 9 shows how she pulls it off.
Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman has been busted again, trying to sneak through airports in Chicago. But it was at the Minneapolis airport that video obtained by Fox 9 shows how she pulls it off.
Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman arrested twice at Chicago airports
Marilyn Hartman, the woman notorious for boarding flights without a ticket in cities across the country, has done it again. Chicago police spokeswoman Janel Sedevic confirmed Hartman, 63, was arres...
Marilyn Hartman, the woman notorious for boarding flights without a ticket in cities across the country, has done it again. Chicago police spokeswoman Janel Sedevic confirmed Hartman, 63, was arres...
Officer Patrick's private war against Mendota Heights PD
Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick was killed in the line of duty on July 30, 2014. In an interview with Fox 9, his widow reveals the man's private war against his own department.
Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick was killed in the line of duty on July 30, 2014. In an interview with Fox 9, his widow reveals the man's private war against his own department.
INVESTIGATORS: When tires hit the black market
Imagine having someone dump tons of garbage on your property. And then, to make matters worse, you get stuck with a massive clean-up bill. Surprisingly, this is happening all over the state.
Imagine having someone dump tons of garbage on your property. And then, to make matters worse, you get stuck with a massive clean-up bill. Surprisingly, this is happening all over the state.
Loophole in Minnesota law for drugged drivers
Cops are cuffing impaired drivers in record numbers, but some of them are getting off easy thanks to a loophole in the law.
Cops are cuffing impaired drivers in record numbers, but some of them are getting off easy thanks to a loophole in the law.
Minnesota woman surprises doctors with heart healing
Three years ago, Collette Koskinen had a mechanical pump implanted in her heart. Now, she's making a miraculous recovery after she decided it was time to take the pump out of her body.
Three years ago, Collette Koskinen had a mechanical pump implanted in her heart. Now, she's making a miraculous recovery after she decided it was time to take the pump out of her body.