MN family's life-long commitment to Special Olympics
The Libby family has a major commitment to the Special Olympics. FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard sat down with the family to learn more.
The Libby family has a major commitment to the Special Olympics. FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard sat down with the family to learn more.
1st & North: Vikings QB battle at OTAs, mini camp
This week on First & North, sports reporters from the NFC North take a look at the offseason and how each team looked during organized team activities and mini camp. For the Vikings, FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks talks about the quarterback battle between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray.
This week on First & North, sports reporters from the NFC North take a look at the offseason and how each team looked during organized team activities and mini camp. For the Vikings, FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks talks about the quarterback battle between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray.
Gold medalist Suni Lee visits Special Olympics athletes
Suni Lee visits with athletes at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Suni Lee visits with athletes at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Target Field opening gates early as Shohei Ohtani pitches against Twins
The Minnesota Twins have announced that the Target Field gates will open 30 minutes earlier prior to tonight’s series finale against the two-time defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and pitching phenom Shohei Ohtani.
The Minnesota Twins have announced that the Target Field gates will open 30 minutes earlier prior to tonight’s series finale against the two-time defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and pitching phenom Shohei Ohtani.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Sleepy Eye is batter up
With more than 100 years of baseball history, and one the last baseball fields remaining that Babe Ruth once played, the dedication of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, runs deep for America’s pastime. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego checks in from the field that was first built in 1907 to explain what to expect before first pitch.
With more than 100 years of baseball history, and one the last baseball fields remaining that Babe Ruth once played, the dedication of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, runs deep for America’s pastime. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego checks in from the field that was first built in 1907 to explain what to expect before first pitch.
2026 Special Olympics spotlight: Kendall Kuhnua
Thousands of athletes are in the Twin Cities this week to compete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard highlights the story of Kendall Kuhnua, both on and off the basketball court.
Thousands of athletes are in the Twin Cities this week to compete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard highlights the story of Kendall Kuhnua, both on and off the basketball court.
Finch on draft night: Micah Nori, player development
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch spoke to the media on draft night, discussing a wide range of topics, including the team’s draft process with POBO Tim Connelly, losing assistant coach Micah Nori to the Portland Trailblazers and player development on the roster heading into next year.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch spoke to the media on draft night, discussing a wide range of topics, including the team’s draft process with POBO Tim Connelly, losing assistant coach Micah Nori to the Portland Trailblazers and player development on the roster heading into next year.
Finch shares draft process: ‘Doctor on call’
Saying he feels like a “doctor on call” to give opinions as discussions come up, otherwise stay out of the way, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch described a little bit of the draft process between his staff president of basketball operations Tim Connelly.
Saying he feels like a “doctor on call” to give opinions as discussions come up, otherwise stay out of the way, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch described a little bit of the draft process between his staff president of basketball operations Tim Connelly.
Finch on Micah Nori: ‘Elite relationship builder’
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Hinch talks about why he thinks former assistant Micah Nori, the new lead of the Portland Trailblazers, will be a great coach on his own.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Hinch talks about why he thinks former assistant Micah Nori, the new lead of the Portland Trailblazers, will be a great coach on his own.
2026 Special Olympics: Tuesday’s rainy recap
Despite rainy conditions that rolled in during the afternoon, FOX 9’s Ian Leonard was able to stop by 2026 Special Olympics events such as tennis, cheer, volleyball and gymnastics to provide FOX 9’s daily recap.
Despite rainy conditions that rolled in during the afternoon, FOX 9’s Ian Leonard was able to stop by 2026 Special Olympics events such as tennis, cheer, volleyball and gymnastics to provide FOX 9’s daily recap.
ESPN analyst Matt Miller loses his arm in Missouri crash
ESPN analyst Matt Miller offered an update Tuesday after being seriously injured last week in a Missouri car crash, saying that he suffered significant injuries and had his left arm amputated as the medical staff fought to save his life.
ESPN analyst Matt Miller offered an update Tuesday after being seriously injured last week in a Missouri car crash, saying that he suffered significant injuries and had his left arm amputated as the medical staff fought to save his life.
The hype on FIFA's new hydration break mandate
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is seeing a slight change from what many would normally expect to see in World Cup play, or any other soccer match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is seeing a slight change from what many would normally expect to see in World Cup play, or any other soccer match.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.
NBA Draft: Timberwolves reportedly trade Julius Randle, bring back Ayo Dosunmu
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly bringing back Ayo Dosunmu on a five-year contract, and trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets. The Timberwolves now have two second round picks on Tuesday night's NBA Draft.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly bringing back Ayo Dosunmu on a five-year contract, and trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets. The Timberwolves now have two second round picks on Tuesday night's NBA Draft.
2026 Special Olympics spotlight: Ava Wiederholt
Thousands of athletes are in the Twin Cities this week to compete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard highlights the story of Ava Wiederholt and her gymnastics journey.
Thousands of athletes are in the Twin Cities this week to compete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard highlights the story of Ava Wiederholt and her gymnastics journey.
Timberwolves trade Julius Randle on eve of NBA Draft: Report
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly moving on from Julius Randle as part of a trade being reported by ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly moving on from Julius Randle as part of a trade being reported by ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania.
Minnesota DNR expands deer feeding ban to 5 more counties to slow CWD spread
Minnesota wildlife officials are expanding a ban on deer feeding and attractants to help fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Minnesota wildlife officials are expanding a ban on deer feeding and attractants to help fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Special Olympics competition, awards underway
The 2026 Special Olympics USA is underway in Minnesota, with some athletes already being crowned. FOX 9's Ian Leonard has the latest on Monday.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA is underway in Minnesota, with some athletes already being crowned. FOX 9's Ian Leonard has the latest on Monday.
Twins, LA fans line Target Field
On the opening night of their series, L.A. Dodgers and Minnesota Twins fans created long lines to get into Target Field.
On the opening night of their series, L.A. Dodgers and Minnesota Twins fans created long lines to get into Target Field.
2026 Special Olympics: Monday recap
The 2026 Special Olympics USA games and competitions are officially underway. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard provides a recap on Monday with the last stories.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA games and competitions are officially underway. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard provides a recap on Monday with the last stories.