State of surveillance: StingRay warrants sealed despite changes in Minnesota law
Fox 9 News investigation reveals cell phone tracking methods used by law enforcement are being kept secret, a possible violation of state law. Fox 9’s findings have resulted in court employees reviewing all sealed electronic tracking warrants which could lead to some of them becoming public.
Fox 9 News investigation reveals cell phone tracking methods used by law enforcement are being kept secret, a possible violation of state law. Fox 9’s findings have resulted in court employees reviewing all sealed electronic tracking warrants which could lead to some of them becoming public.
Police body cameras: ready or not?
Next month, Minneapolis police officers will be patrolling the streets equipped with body cameras, recording just about everything while on patrol and giving the public a chance to see it all. When fully implemented, 600 officers will be outfitted with cameras at a cost of $4 million over five years.
Next month, Minneapolis police officers will be patrolling the streets equipped with body cameras, recording just about everything while on patrol and giving the public a chance to see it all. When fully implemented, 600 officers will be outfitted with cameras at a cost of $4 million over five years.
TSA at MSP Airport failed 9 of 12 tests by undercover Red Team
On Monday, a Homeland Security undercover unit, called Red Team, tested passenger screening at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). It did not go well.
On Monday, a Homeland Security undercover unit, called Red Team, tested passenger screening at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). It did not go well.
Minnesota sailor, killed during D-Day, identified after 72 years
A Minnesota sailor missing in action since World War II is finally coming home. This past weekend the family of John Anderson received word that his remains have been identified.
A Minnesota sailor missing in action since World War II is finally coming home. This past weekend the family of John Anderson received word that his remains have been identified.
Tickets for dangerous driving being tossed
Drivers, who were busted for being a danger on the roads with the evidence against them overwhelming, often find themselves avoiding punishment. This is because of a gap in the law discovered by the Fox 9 Investigators that is big enough to drive a truck through.
Drivers, who were busted for being a danger on the roads with the evidence against them overwhelming, often find themselves avoiding punishment. This is because of a gap in the law discovered by the Fox 9 Investigators that is big enough to drive a truck through.
Congress to investigate TSA bonuses
A U.S. House Oversight Committee has announced it is investigating awards and bonuses paid out to senior management with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The move comes the day after the FOX 9 Investigators revealed 70,000 in bonuses and awards paid to a senior manager for TSA.
A U.S. House Oversight Committee has announced it is investigating awards and bonuses paid out to senior management with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The move comes the day after the FOX 9 Investigators revealed 70,000 in bonuses and awards paid to a senior manager for TSA.
Women claim permanent birth control 'Essure' causing serious side effects
A growing number of women are complaining about serious side effects from a form of permanent birth control. What's supposed to be a fairly simple procedure is turning into a medical nightmare for some women.
A growing number of women are complaining about serious side effects from a form of permanent birth control. What's supposed to be a fairly simple procedure is turning into a medical nightmare for some women.
Loring Pasta Bar owner named in 1980s Children's Theatre sex abuse lawsuit
Minneapolis restaurateur Jason McLean is named in lawsuit as someone who sexually abused three teenage girls at the Children’s Theatre Company in the early 1980s. At the time, McLean was a paid actor and instructor with the company.
Minneapolis restaurateur Jason McLean is named in lawsuit as someone who sexually abused three teenage girls at the Children’s Theatre Company in the early 1980s. At the time, McLean was a paid actor and instructor with the company.
Some dog breeds more likely to develop cancer, certain diseases
When it comes to health problems, turns out dogs are a lot like people.
When it comes to health problems, turns out dogs are a lot like people.
MSP airport's most common threat: Stupid comments
This holiday travel season, the one thing you may want to leave behind when going through Minneapolis St.
This holiday travel season, the one thing you may want to leave behind when going through Minneapolis St.
Newly released documents provide further look into Heinrich's past
Bit by bit, the puzzle pieces of Danny Heinrich's life are coming together -- pieces from his neighbors, the cops who were watching him, and those who wonder if he's the man who molested them.
Bit by bit, the puzzle pieces of Danny Heinrich's life are coming together -- pieces from his neighbors, the cops who were watching him, and those who wonder if he's the man who molested them.
MSP to Paris flight threatened this summer
Air France flight 673, from Minneapolis to Paris, was already over the Atlantic, when the call came into the emergency center around 8 p.m. on the evening of July, 7th. According to reports obtained by Fox 9, it was a computer voice, indicating a bomb would go off in 50 minutes. The pilot was notified, and made the decision to continue on to Paris. The audio was similar to four separate and simultaneous incidents at other airports.
Air France flight 673, from Minneapolis to Paris, was already over the Atlantic, when the call came into the emergency center around 8 p.m. on the evening of July, 7th. According to reports obtained by Fox 9, it was a computer voice, indicating a bomb would go off in 50 minutes. The pilot was notified, and made the decision to continue on to Paris. The audio was similar to four separate and simultaneous incidents at other airports.
Searching for answers in Danny Heinrich's past
Danny Heinrich's face has been plastered in the headlines for weeks now after he was publicly named as a person of interest in Jacob Wetterling's abduction. The arrest of Danny Heinrich, and his potential connection to the Jacob Wetterling abduction, has many people focusing their attention on the small Central Minnesota town of Paynesville.
Danny Heinrich's face has been plastered in the headlines for weeks now after he was publicly named as a person of interest in Jacob Wetterling's abduction. The arrest of Danny Heinrich, and his potential connection to the Jacob Wetterling abduction, has many people focusing their attention on the small Central Minnesota town of Paynesville.
Wife of outspoken doctor claims VA targeted him
The wife of a former doctor at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center says he was retaliated against when he challenged the status quo at the facility. This is the second part of a Fox 9 Investigation into the central Minnesota VA where insiders say there's a toxic work culture putting the care of veterans in danger.
The wife of a former doctor at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center says he was retaliated against when he challenged the status quo at the facility. This is the second part of a Fox 9 Investigation into the central Minnesota VA where insiders say there's a toxic work culture putting the care of veterans in danger.
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...