Surrogacy is ‘modern day slavery,’ Florida AG argues in push to stop the practice

Florida’s top law enforcement official described surrogacy as “modern day slavery" on Saturday as his office is reported to be lining up to challenge the practice as unconstitutional.

Wild after Game 3 win over Avalanche: 'We're back in it'
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The Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 Saturday night in Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series at Grand Casino Arena. The Wild now trails the best-of-seven series 2-1, with Game 4 Monday night in St. Paul. Brock Faber, Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov, Jesper Wallstedt and Marcus Foligno spoke after the win.

Cotton-top tamarian twins born at Lake Superior Zoo
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Minnesota's Lake Superior Zoo is celebrating Mother's Day with the birth of two Cotton-top tamarian babies. Cotton-top tamarin infants, both in the wild and in human care, have an estimated survival rate of about 50 percent, making early developmental stages especially critical.

Spina Bfida: Mother, daughter discuss book on rare condition
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A mother and daughter shared their experience navigating a rare condition called spina bfida. The pair spoke to FOX 9's Leah Beno about their new book, which they hope will help others facing similar challenges. 

Skin cancer awareness month: Protecting yourself from sun rays
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May is skin cancer awareness month, and experts are sharing tips on how to stay safe as more time is spent in the sunshine. 

Mobile Voting Project aims to allow votes to be cast from smartphones
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A new initiative is trying to make voting accessible to anyone with a smartphone while still keeping elections secure. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the details. 

MN politics: HCMC funding still in question as legislative session winds down
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With only a week left in the Minnesota legislative session, congressional candidates are securing endorsements ahead of the elections in November. But the issue of funding Hennepin County Medical Center still remains, with the House and Senate offering very different solutions. Political analyst Blois Olson spoke to FOX 9's Leah Beno on the details. 

America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president

Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady –  Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.

MN weather: Cool and cloudy Mother's Day, warmer days ahead
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Mother's Day is off to a breezy and cloudy start before warmer temperatures arrive later this week. Meteorologist Mace Michaels has the full forecast. 

MN weather: Nice Mother's Day ahead
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Mother's Day and the following week after are going to be sunny with warm temperatures. 

White Earth man dies after fleeing deputy on ATV

A man who fled deputies on an ATV in White Earth was found unresponsive and later died after a short pursuit Friday afternoon.

Funeral held for 8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

The eight children killed last month in a Louisiana mass shooting were laid to rest Saturday as faith leaders and politicians joined the long procession of mourners who came to pay their respects.

MN DNR hosts moms fishing challenge
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting a moms fishing challenge.

Red flag warning issued for central, northeast Minnesota

Fire danger is extremely high in several Minnesota counties as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Saturday evening.