A $15K payment looming for some World Cup players and fans just to enter the country
Players and fans from certain countries who have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are looking at a payment of a $15,000 bond to enter the United States.
Players and fans from certain countries who have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are looking at a payment of a $15,000 bond to enter the United States.
10,000 Takes: March 26, 2026
10,000 Takes on March 26, 2026.
10,000 Takes on March 26, 2026.
Twins players excited for Opening Day at Baltimore
The Minnesota Twins open the 2026 regular season at the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is there, and spoke at the team's Wednesday workout with center fielder Byron Buxton, and pitchers Joe Ryan and Taylor Rogers.
The Minnesota Twins open the 2026 regular season at the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is there, and spoke at the team's Wednesday workout with center fielder Byron Buxton, and pitchers Joe Ryan and Taylor Rogers.
Derek Shelton getting ready for Twins' managerial debut
The Minnesota Twins are in Baltimore for Opening Day. Derek Shelton was hired to replace Rocco Baldelli in the offseason, and is making his Twins' managerial debut Thursday against the Orioles.
The Minnesota Twins are in Baltimore for Opening Day. Derek Shelton was hired to replace Rocco Baldelli in the offseason, and is making his Twins' managerial debut Thursday against the Orioles.
Royce Lewis, Twins prepare for Opening Day at Baltimore
The 2026 Major League Baseball season is here, and the Minnesota Twins are in Baltimore for Opening Day on Thursday. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is there, and he caught up with third baseman Royce Lewis during Wednesday's workout at Camden Yards.
The 2026 Major League Baseball season is here, and the Minnesota Twins are in Baltimore for Opening Day on Thursday. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is there, and he caught up with third baseman Royce Lewis during Wednesday's workout at Camden Yards.
Gopher Coaches Show: Amaya Battle’s game-winning shot sends Gophers to Sweet 16
Amaya Battle got the moment every kid growing up playing basketball in their driveway dreams of in Minnesota’s 65-63 win over Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32.
Amaya Battle got the moment every kid growing up playing basketball in their driveway dreams of in Minnesota’s 65-63 win over Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32.
Gophers women's basketball dancing to Sweet 16
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team as they're on a historic run. For the first time in 21 years, Dawn Plitzuweit and the Gophers are headed to the NCAA Sweet 16. Minnesota faces UCLA in Sacramento Friday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat with Coach Plitzuweit to talk about the win over Ole Miss. Amaya Battle and Mara Braun join to talk about the season, and Battle's huge shot to lift the Gophers past Ole Miss.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team as they're on a historic run. For the first time in 21 years, Dawn Plitzuweit and the Gophers are headed to the NCAA Sweet 16. Minnesota faces UCLA in Sacramento Friday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat with Coach Plitzuweit to talk about the win over Ole Miss. Amaya Battle and Mara Braun join to talk about the season, and Battle's huge shot to lift the Gophers past Ole Miss.
How to watch St. Paul Saints on FOX 9+ this season
FOX 9 will broadcast 13 St. Paul Saints games this season. The first game you can watch on FOX 9+ is Friday, April 3. Here's a look at the schedule.
FOX 9 will broadcast 13 St. Paul Saints games this season. The first game you can watch on FOX 9+ is Friday, April 3. Here's a look at the schedule.
World Cup: 16 UEFA teams to participate in play-off tournament for four World Cup spots
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will hold its second round play-off to determine the final four teams that will compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will hold its second round play-off to determine the final four teams that will compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup 2026 International Playoff tournament: 6 nations to face off for two World Cup berths
Two spots in the World Cup are on the line when six teams from around the world face off in the International Playoff tournament that starts Thursday.
Two spots in the World Cup are on the line when six teams from around the world face off in the International Playoff tournament that starts Thursday.
Minneapolis vying to host NFL Draft in 2028
The Minnesota Vikings have launched a bid to host the NFL Draft in 2028, with the Vikings saying U.S. Bank Stadium is the best stadium in the NFL.
The Minnesota Vikings have launched a bid to host the NFL Draft in 2028, with the Vikings saying U.S. Bank Stadium is the best stadium in the NFL.
1st and North: March 24, 2026
First and North on March 24, 2026.
First and North on March 24, 2026.
Gophers hire Brett Larson as new men's hockey coach
University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle on Tuesday introduced Brett Larson as the new Gophers' men's hockey coach, replacing Bob Motzko. FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell was at his opening news conference.
University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle on Tuesday introduced Brett Larson as the new Gophers' men's hockey coach, replacing Bob Motzko. FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell was at his opening news conference.
Gophers introduce Brett Larson as new men's hockey coach
Gophers Athletic Director Mark Coyle introduced Brett Larson on Tuesday as the new men's hockey coach. Larson is replacing Bob Motzko after eight seasons at St. Cloud State, and won 153 games with the Huskies. He's been a part of four national title games and three gold medals.
Gophers Athletic Director Mark Coyle introduced Brett Larson on Tuesday as the new men's hockey coach. Larson is replacing Bob Motzko after eight seasons at St. Cloud State, and won 153 games with the Huskies. He's been a part of four national title games and three gold medals.
Gophers introduce Brett Larson as new men's hockey coach
The Minnesota Gophers have their next men's hockey coach. Athletic Director Mark Coyle introduced Brett Larson, who spent the last eight seasons at St. Cloud State, at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
The Minnesota Gophers have their next men's hockey coach. Athletic Director Mark Coyle introduced Brett Larson, who spent the last eight seasons at St. Cloud State, at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
Bodybuilding legend Lee Haney in need of kidney transplant
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.
H&H Podcast: Jessi Pierce, Gophers in Sweet 16, Twins opener
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake reflect on the tragic death of Jessi Pierce and her three kids in a White Bear Lake house fire. Pierce covered the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com. They also talk about the Gophers' women's basketball team advancing to the Sweet 166, and they'll face UCLA Friday night in Sacramento. The Minnesota Twins are leaving Spring Training and head to Baltimore Thursday for Opening Day.
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake reflect on the tragic death of Jessi Pierce and her three kids in a White Bear Lake house fire. Pierce covered the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com. They also talk about the Gophers' women's basketball team advancing to the Sweet 166, and they'll face UCLA Friday night in Sacramento. The Minnesota Twins are leaving Spring Training and head to Baltimore Thursday for Opening Day.
Gophers hire Brett Larson as new men’s hockey coach
The Minnesota Gophers have hired Brett Larson as their new head coach for men’s hockey, replacing Bob Motzko. Larson is stepping down from his head coaching position at St. Cloud State University.
The Minnesota Gophers have hired Brett Larson as their new head coach for men’s hockey, replacing Bob Motzko. Larson is stepping down from his head coaching position at St. Cloud State University.
White Bear Lake fatal fire: No evidence fire was intentionally set
Firefighters say there is no evidence that suggests the fire that ripped through a White Bear Lake home, which claimed the lives of a beloved hockey reporter and her three children, was intentionally set.
Firefighters say there is no evidence that suggests the fire that ripped through a White Bear Lake home, which claimed the lives of a beloved hockey reporter and her three children, was intentionally set.
Mark Coyle says Gophers needed change in men's hockey program
University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle on Monday addressed Bob Motzko's departure from the Gophers' men's hockey team. Motzko and Coyle agreed to mutually part ways after eight seasons after the program won just 11 games this season.
University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle on Monday addressed Bob Motzko's departure from the Gophers' men's hockey team. Motzko and Coyle agreed to mutually part ways after eight seasons after the program won just 11 games this season.