Willmar Public Schools closed Tuesday due to threat
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Willmar Public Schools in west-central Minnesota closed Tuesday due to a threat. After-school activities were canceled, and buildings remained closed as officials and law enforcement assessed the credibility of the threat.

MN fraud: Final member of $14M family fraud scheme set to plead guilty

After previously rejecting a plea deal, Gandi Mohamed, the final family member involved in a $14 million fraud scheme in Minnesota is now slated to plead guilty.

Minnesota weather: A chilly but calmer and bright Tuesday

A chilly Tuesday morning in Minnesota gives way to filtered sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures in the 40s.

MN weather: A chilly but bright Tueesday
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After a chilly start, temperatures warm into the 30s and 40s with filtered sunshine on Tuesday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

Michigan woman missing after falling off boat during Bahamas trip

A woman from Lenawee County is missing after her husband says she fell off a boat and was swept off into the sea during a trip to the Bahamas.

Willmar Public Schools closed Tuesday amid safety threat

A safety threat has prompted Willmar Public Schools to close all buildings and cancel activities on Tuesday as law enforcement investigates.

2026 Wisconsin spring election; what voters need to know

Across Wisconsin, voters will head to the polls to cast ballots in the 2026 spring election on Tuesday, April 7. Here's what you need to know.

Minnesota woman fears for parents in Iran as Trump's deadline looms

An Iranian woman living in Apple Valley shared her concerns for her parents’ safety as communication is difficult and airstrikes continue, and President Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday night.

Iranian woman in Minnesota details fear for family
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Trump has imposed yet another deadline for Iran to reopen the Straight of Hormuz, threatening further military action beginning Tuesday if it does not comply. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with an Iranian woman from the Twin Cities about what it means for her family’s safety.

Artemis II: Orion views solar eclipse from moon
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On April 6, 2026, the Orion capsule viewed a total solar eclipsed not visible from Earth, providing the accompanying astronauts to several minutes’ worth of views of the sun's outermost radiating atmosphere – making them the first humans to ever do so.

Orion spaceship breaks Apollo 13 record
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On April 6, 2026, the NASA Artemis II Orion spacecraft reached a maximum distance of 252,756 miles from Earth while performing a lunar flyby, breaking the Apollo 13 record for farthest distance traveled by humans.

Artemis II: Orion reaches closest approach to Moon
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On April 6, 2026, the Orion spacecraft reached its closest approach to the Moon, an approximate altitude of 4,067 miles above the moon’s lunar surface – at a mission elapsed time (MET) of five days, 24 minutes and 34 seconds, during the Artemis II mission.

Derek Shelton breaks in his new Twins' managerial office
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Before the Minnesota Twins departed for Spring Training in Fort Myers, Fla., FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich spent time with Derek Shelton in his new digs at Target Field. Shelton is in his first season as Twins' manager, replacing Rocco Baldelli.

Minnesota e-bike vs e-moto: What parents need to know before summer
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As warmer weather approaches, Minnesota roads and paths are about to see a bounty of bikes, but a new bill could change the rules for electric-powered two-wheelers.

Trump takes podium on Iran, pilot rescue mission
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President Donald Trump on Monday held an afternoon news conference to discuss ongoing military operations in Iran, and detailed the daring rescue of a downed U.S. airman. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Video shows new angle of incident
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The City of Minneapolis released new video Monday of a shooting involving an ICE agent in January where a man was shot in the leg, leading to a night of protesting federal agents. The video potentially puts into question the agents claiming self-defense in the shooting. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.

Minnesota Supreme Court: Chief Justice Natalie Hudson to retire

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson will retire from the Minnesota Supreme Court in September after making history as the first person of color and third woman to serve in the role.

House DFL to file ethics complaints against Reps. Engen, Hudson

House DFL leaders will file ethics complaints Tuesday against Reps. Engen and Hudson following Engen's DWI arrest. The complaint alleges they left a hearing to drink and allegedly showed up drunk for duties. Click here to read more.

Artemis II crew performs lunar flyboy: Expert weighs in
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NASA'S Artemis II is flying by the moon on Monday, a first for humans since Apollo 17 in 1972. The crew will lose communication with Earth for about 40 minutes as they hit the farthest points any human has ever been from Earth. Dr. Pablo De Leon, the department chair for space studies at the University of North Dakota, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about what the mission means going forward for space travel.