Minnesota 4th of July fireworks: Where to watch

This year, the Fourth of July is on a Saturday as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.

MN weather: 15 Spanish teachers take over Ian's forecast
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard has your Sunday evening forecast, which includes a takeover with 15 Spanish teachers and interns from the Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion school in Eden Prairie.

U.S. Forestry Service: BWCA wildfires caused by lightning

The U.S. Forestry Service said Sunday three recent wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area were caused by lightning.

Police pursue leads after mass shooting injures 12 at Toledo festival

Police in Toledo, Ohio, continued searching Sunday for suspects after a shooting near the popular Old West End Festival left 12 people wounded.

Minnesota DNR launching electronic licensing system Tuesday
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It's a big week for those that enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota. The DNR is launching the state's new electronic licensing system on Tuesday. This is the DNR's first major update to fishing and hunting licensing in more than 25 years. Jamie Gangawire with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the preparations.

Open Streets Minneapolis starts 2026 on Lyndale Avenue
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Sunday marked a busy day on Lyndale Avenue South as 20 continuous blocks were free to bike and foot traffic for the annual summer showcase that is Open Streets Minneapolis. Our Streets Minnesota Executive Director Jose Zayas Caban joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the event.

Minnesota Twins celebrate Annunciation School with pregame ceremony
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The Minnesota Twins on Sunday honored the Annunciation Church and School community with a pregame ceremony. The Twins also announced they're joining forces with several partners to renovate the school's wiffle ball field this summer. The community was rocked last August after a mass shooting killed two students, and injured dozens more.

Beyond Walls art project finishes up in Minneapolis
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Global artist Saype spent a week in Minneapolis for the Beyond Walls project. He caught up with Kelcey Carlson Sunday on FOX 9 News at 5 to share his experience of being in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota Timberwolves unveil new look ahead of 2026-27 season
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The Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday unveiled new-look uniforms, a new logo and court in front of fans and media at Target Center ahead of the 2026-27 season. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks was there.

Body pulled from structure fire near Alexandria

One person is dead after a large fire early Sunday morning near Alexandria, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Timberwolves unveil new uniforms, logo for 2026-27 season
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The Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday unveiled their new uniforms and court logo for the 2026-27 season. The team held the event in front of media and fans at Target Center.

Columbia Heights poised to remove all of its city-owned Flock cameras

The Columbia Heights City Council is poised to removed all of its city-owned Flock cameras following a townhall last month on the license plate reading cameras.

Fireworks explode as box truck burns on Tennessee highway

A truck carrying fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Sunday, causing fireworks to explode in multiple directions.

MN governor's race: GOP endorsement complicates primary
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A week after the state conventions, the race for Minnesota governor has become more crowded as House Speaker Lisa Demuth decides to stay in the race. Fox 9 political analyst Blois Olson discusses the potentially competitive three-way Republican primary and what the recent party endorsement actually means for Kendall Qualls.

Prince's birthday: Weeklong celebration wraps up on Sunday

Fans in Minneapolis are coming together on Sunday to celebrate what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday after a week-long celebration honoring the late singer.

New lawsuit challenges UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday

With just over a week to go until UFC combatants square off on the White House South Lawn, a new federal lawsuit looks to stop the June 14 event.

Kendall Qualls on GOP endorsement in MN governor's race
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Kendall Qualls sat down for an interview Sunday with FOX 9's Leah Beno to discuss earning the GOP endorsement in the race for Minnesota government. Qualls talked his policy platform and the controversial moment of silence for Derek Chauvin during the GOP convention.

Screwworms in Texas: What an infestation means for livestock, beef supply and the economy

The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies scrambling to contain what could threaten a $113 billion cattle industry in the U.S.

Treasury Department eyeing Iranian assets to help Gulf allies recover: reports

The Treasury Department is reportedly considering allowing Gulf allies to tap into frozen Iranian assets to pay for damages they sustained in the war.