MN weather: Cold Friday ahead of warmer Saturday
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It's a cold and breezy Friday, though warmer weather is on the horizon as the 60s return this weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast. 

DHS funding deal reached in Senate, funds TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not ICE and Border Patrol

The Senate early Friday reached a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which includes funds for the Transportation Security Administration and most other agencies, but not the immigration operations at the heart of the budget impasse.

Minneapolis council meltdown: Analyst Blois Olson weighs in
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A Minneapolis City Council meeting went off the rails on Thursday as council members debated a resolution. One council member accused another of bullying and was in tears. Political analyst Blois Olson joined FOX 9 News at 9 to give his thoughts on the scene and the first few months of new members on the Minneapolis council.

No Kings protesters line I-35 overpasses ahead of Saturday rally
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Demonstrators lined overpasses on Interstate 35 from Duluth through the Twin Cities and all the way to Texas, holding signs with messages like "No Kings" and "Ice Out." Their goal is to show visibility and unity for the upcoming nationwide demonstration on Saturday. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.

Tempers rise at Minneapolis City Council meeting
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Tempers flare as Minneapolis City Councilmembers butt heads during a meeting Thursday. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

No Kings protesters line I-35 overpasses from Duluth to Texas ahead of Saturday rally

Protesters are making their voices heard ahead of the national No Kings Rally, with hundreds gathering on overpasses along Interstate 35 to build momentum for the weekend event.

White Bear Lake fatal fire: Mike Hinrichs shares statement

Mike Hinrichs and family shared a statement Thursday after his wife and children died in a house fire in White Bear Lake.

Commissioner: Sheriff not paid for public safety
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A Hennepin County Commissioner questioned the sheriff's office role in public safety during a meeting this week. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more. 

Louisville to pay $800K after Christian photographer beats law forcing her to shoot same-sex weddings

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $800,000 in attorney fees as part of a settlement with a Christian photographer after years of litigation over a nondiscrimination provision in a local law she was concerned would make her violate her faith. 

Airport security delays continue amid DHS funding issues
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Some airports across the country continue to see delays at TSA security checkpoints as the partial government shutdown continues, largely due to DHS funding. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.

Commissioner Barnette says public safety training center 'not dead'
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Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette responded to the Minneapolis City Council tabling the purchase of a site intended to be used as a public safety training center.

Minnesota bill uses companies' own tech to protect kids
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Lawmakers at the Capitol are taking a new approach to protect kids from social media addiction, and it could soon become law. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Why is Ian Leonard doing weather in a chair?!
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard sat in a chair and all but kicked his feet up while Randy Meier and Kelcey Carlson gave their thoughts on Thursday's weather. He eventually gave his forecast, also while sitting in a chair. Will it become the new normal?

Tempers flare after Minneapolis council meeting gets heated
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A Minneapolis City Council meeting broke down into a heated argument on Thursday, with one member accusing others of bullying and another challenging the president to get the meeting in order.

Hennepin County Commissioner's comments spark push back from law enforcement
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Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene is getting push back from local law enforcement after comments that the sheriff's office shouldn't be dealing with public safety. The comments come amid budget discussions as the sheriff's office is several million dollars in the hole. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.

No Kings protesters rally on I-35 ahead of weekend event
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Thousands of protesters are expected to gather for a No Kings rally on Saturday in St. Paul. They're getting a head start Thursday night, gathering on I-35 overpasses from Minnesota to Texas. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.

Nudification deepfake tech could be banned in MN under new proposed bill

Minnesota lawmakers are considering new legislation that would prohibit the creation of “deepfakes" using "nudification" tech while also paving the way for lawsuits against those who’ve created them.

Senate honors Minnesota soldier Nicole Amor killed in Kuwait drone attack

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, a Minnesota native who was killed in a March attack while serving with the Army Reserve in Kuwait.