12 life sentences for former teacher
A former Twin Cities teacher and coach, Aaron Hjermstad, who was convicted of sexually abusing more than a dozen young boys spanning multiple schools, was sentenced to life in prison Monday.
A former Twin Cities teacher and coach, Aaron Hjermstad, who was convicted of sexually abusing more than a dozen young boys spanning multiple schools, was sentenced to life in prison Monday.
This police department has filed more 'Red Flag' gun cases than any other city
Police in Mankato have filed for more Extreme Risk Protection Orders than any other department in Minnesota since the state’s Red Flag law went into effect, outpacing departments in larger cities like Minneapolis, Bloomington and Duluth.
Police in Mankato have filed for more Extreme Risk Protection Orders than any other department in Minnesota since the state’s Red Flag law went into effect, outpacing departments in larger cities like Minneapolis, Bloomington and Duluth.
Life in prison for Minnesota’s ‘most prolific’ child abuser
A former Twin Cities area teacher and coach convicted of sexually abusing more than a dozen young boys spanning multiple schools was sentenced Monday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
A former Twin Cities area teacher and coach convicted of sexually abusing more than a dozen young boys spanning multiple schools was sentenced Monday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
Red Flag law petitions for guns on pace to double in 2025
Minnesota's "Red Flag" law is gaining traction as a key tool in preventing gun-related tragedies.
Minnesota's "Red Flag" law is gaining traction as a key tool in preventing gun-related tragedies.
Red Flag law petitions double in 2025
Minnesota's "Red Flag" law, known as an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), is designed to keep guns out of the hands of individuals deemed dangerous to themselves or others. FOX 9 Investigates how more than 400 have been filed since the law went into effect last year.
Minnesota's "Red Flag" law, known as an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), is designed to keep guns out of the hands of individuals deemed dangerous to themselves or others. FOX 9 Investigates how more than 400 have been filed since the law went into effect last year.
How UCare went from massive surplus to shutting down in just two years
UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policy holders relying on Medicaid, but has struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs, failed expansion efforts and legal challenges.
UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policy holders relying on Medicaid, but has struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs, failed expansion efforts and legal challenges.
Metro Transit settles lawsuit with skateboarder for state max
Metro Transit will pay $500,000 to a skateboarder who was run over by a bus in a south Minneapolis intersection, according to his attorney. The half-million settlement is the maximum allowed on liability claims against governmental entities under state law.
Metro Transit will pay $500,000 to a skateboarder who was run over by a bus in a south Minneapolis intersection, according to his attorney. The half-million settlement is the maximum allowed on liability claims against governmental entities under state law.
FOX 9 Investigation on long-term care insurance honored by National Press Foundation
The FOX 9 Investigators have been named the winner of the 2025 AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging for their reporting on the long-term care insurance industry.
The FOX 9 Investigators have been named the winner of the 2025 AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging for their reporting on the long-term care insurance industry.
Multi-million dollar Metro Transit negligence verdict reduced because of state law
A man, who had his left leg amputated after he was run over by a Metro Transit bus, has now had his $4-million jury verdict reduced to $500,000 due to a state liability law.
A man, who had his left leg amputated after he was run over by a Metro Transit bus, has now had his $4-million jury verdict reduced to $500,000 due to a state liability law.
Former Teacher of Year sentenced for child sex crime
Former teacher Abdul Wright was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting his middle school student.
Former teacher Abdul Wright was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting his middle school student.
Former Minnesota Teacher of Year sentenced for child sex crime
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year was sentenced to prison after he was convicted of sexually abusing his middle school student.
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year was sentenced to prison after he was convicted of sexually abusing his middle school student.
Former Minneapolis teacher lied on the stand during sex crime trial, judge says
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year could face more than a decade behind bars for sexually abusing his middle school student.
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year could face more than a decade behind bars for sexually abusing his middle school student.
Teacher guilty of sex crime to be sentenced
Former teacher Abdul Wright is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for sexually abusing his middle school student in 2017 for nearly a year.?FOX 9 investigative reporter Nathan O'Neal has the latest report.
Former teacher Abdul Wright is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for sexually abusing his middle school student in 2017 for nearly a year.?FOX 9 investigative reporter Nathan O'Neal has the latest report.
3M sued by Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe over PFAS contamination
3M’s potential legal exposure related to PFAS continues to grow after the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe filed a federal lawsuit this week accusing the Minnesota-based company of contaminating its water supplies, jeopardizing the reservation’s natural resources and public health.
3M’s potential legal exposure related to PFAS continues to grow after the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe filed a federal lawsuit this week accusing the Minnesota-based company of contaminating its water supplies, jeopardizing the reservation’s natural resources and public health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several Sylvan Learning centers in Minnesota shut down right before the start of the school year.

















