DHS says ICE agent defended himself from 'domestic terrorism'; a similar claim in Chicago was dismissed
An attorney, whose client was shot by a federal agent during a recent immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, sees direct parallels to the deadly encounter in Minneapolis on Wednesday and is skeptical of the Trump administration’s portrayal of the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism.
An attorney, whose client was shot by a federal agent during a recent immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, sees direct parallels to the deadly encounter in Minneapolis on Wednesday and is skeptical of the Trump administration’s portrayal of the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism.
Can ICE agents shoot at moving vehicles? Yes and no.
ICE and other immigration agents are “generally" prohibited from firing at moving vehicles. But the policy includes an exception for when agents feel someone is “threatening deadly force" and "no other objectively reasonable means of defense is available."
ICE and other immigration agents are “generally" prohibited from firing at moving vehicles. But the policy includes an exception for when agents feel someone is “threatening deadly force" and "no other objectively reasonable means of defense is available."
Some ICE agents wear body cameras...but not everywhere
Bystander videos showed an ICE agent shooting and killing a driver in south Minneapolis. It is not clear whether the ICE agent had a body-worn camera that recorded what happened right before the shooting.
Bystander videos showed an ICE agent shooting and killing a driver in south Minneapolis. It is not clear whether the ICE agent had a body-worn camera that recorded what happened right before the shooting.
UCare owes Fairview and Allina $170 million. State providing 'scant details' about takeover
Two of Minnesota’s largest healthcare providers claim they have received few answers about how debts will be settled and care will be provided as UCare winds down operations.
Two of Minnesota’s largest healthcare providers claim they have received few answers about how debts will be settled and care will be provided as UCare winds down operations.
Trump administration blasted by judge for 'unlawful' detention policy
In a recent ruling, United States District Court Judge Laura Provinzino blasted the government’s continued reliance on a mandatory-detention policy for some noncitizens swept up as part of a surge in immigration raids across the state.
In a recent ruling, United States District Court Judge Laura Provinzino blasted the government’s continued reliance on a mandatory-detention policy for some noncitizens swept up as part of a surge in immigration raids across the state.
Breakthrough U of M research on PFAS
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have a break through in how to clean PFAS. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have a break through in how to clean PFAS. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
New center to stabilize troubled youth opening
With a price tag of $20 million, Hennepin County is opening a new facility that aims to address gaps in care for children with significant mental health needs. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
With a price tag of $20 million, Hennepin County is opening a new facility that aims to address gaps in care for children with significant mental health needs. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
A grandfather’s slow death reveals how senior living facilities refuse to pick up fallen residents
Video and state records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show assisted living providers are repeatedly calling 911 because of ‘no lift’ or ‘no touch’ policies and straining emergency responders.
Video and state records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show assisted living providers are repeatedly calling 911 because of ‘no lift’ or ‘no touch’ policies and straining emergency responders.
Senior living facilities refuse to pick up fallen residents, call 911 repeatedly instead
The ‘no touch’ or ‘no lift’ policies are raising concerns about both resident safety and the strain it places on first responders, according to interviews, dispatch data, state health records and public testimony reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators.
The ‘no touch’ or ‘no lift’ policies are raising concerns about both resident safety and the strain it places on first responders, according to interviews, dispatch data, state health records and public testimony reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators.
Refusing to pick up fallen elderly residents
Assisted living facilities are implementing a "no touch" policy, directing staff to instead call 911.
Assisted living facilities are implementing a "no touch" policy, directing staff to instead call 911.
He slowly suffocated in a senior living facility. Why did no one help?
An elderly resident died at Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Golden Valley after he slowly fell off his electric scooter and suffocated with his neck pinned against the wall, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health.
An elderly resident died at Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Golden Valley after he slowly fell off his electric scooter and suffocated with his neck pinned against the wall, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Senior living neglect death: Why did no one help?
An elderly resident died at Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Golden Valley after he slowly fell off his electric scooter and suffocated with his neck pinned against the wall, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health.
An elderly resident died at Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Golden Valley after he slowly fell off his electric scooter and suffocated with his neck pinned against the wall, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health.
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.
Mankato's proactive 'red flag' gun law approach
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.
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.