Wild fan buys ‘X’ sign of Xcel Energy Center
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After 25 years, the Xcel Energy Center changed its name to Grand Casino Arena last fall, but to some people it will always be the “X.” A diehard wild fan is keeping the buildings’ history alive during the team's current playoff run. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.

How Minnesota DHS conducts maltreatment investigations

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) tracks maltreatment reports and investigations in its public-facing dashboard, and the latest data shows “neglect of vulnerable adults" is a common type of maltreatment reported.

Minnesota safety-net hospitals: 7 at risk due to Medicaid cuts, report finds

A new report from a consumer nonprofit warns that several Minnesota hospitals serving low-income and uninsured patients are facing a major threat that could force them to shut down, reduce services or eliminate positions.

‘Big ugly threat’: Hospital outlook report detailed
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More than a half dozen Minnesota safety-net hospitals are at risk of closing, reducing services or laying off workers in the process, according to a new report from a consumer nonprofit. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni went through the report and has the details.

Impaired drivers and vulnerable adults
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services says it received thousands of reports of maltreatment allegations in the past year in programs serving children and vulnerable adults, some of which included drivers being impaired.

Minnesota Wild superfan buys iconic Xcel Energy Center 'X'

A longtime Minnesota Wild fan is turning heads and keeping local hockey history alive with a massive tribute in his front yard this playoff run.

Victor Wembanyama named 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year in first unanimous vote

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made NBA history on Monday as the first player to be unanimously named Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest winner of the award at 22 years old.

Hmong soldiers near MN veteran benefits for Secret War
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More than 50 years after the CIA ended its operation in Laos, the surviving Hmong soldiers from the "Secret War" are a few short steps away from receiving partial veteran benefits in Minnesota.

David Wright get life without parole in murder case
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David Wright was sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree premeditated murder of Mariah Samuels. The sentencing comes days after Wright refused to leave his jail cell for his original court date, prompting the judge to reschedule the hearing.

Shreveport mass shooting: Father kills children
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Officials in Shreveport, Louisiana, are calling it one of the darkest days in the city's history after a mass shooting left eight children dead. Authorities say a man shot and killed the children—seven of whom were his own—following what started as a domestic violence situation.

Elk River approves bringing back former Minnesota flag on city buildings

The Elk River City Council has adopted a resolution that would bring back the previous version of the Minnesota state flag outside city-owned buildings.

Rogers High School wrestling volunteer charged in online child solicitation case

A 61-year-old Dayton man who was a volunteer with Rogers High School wrestling team is accused of sending sexual messages to someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl, and then arranging to meet her in Carver County.

Rocket for Artemis III mission starts journey to Cape Canaveral
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Just 10 days after Artemis II came back from its mission, plans are already in the works for Artemis III next year. The rocket for the mission is making its way to Cape Canaveral via barge. FOX's Amy Galo has more.

Mariah Samuels mother delivers powerful statement
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The mother of murdered Minneapolis woman Mariah Samuels delivered a powerful and emotional victim impact statement during the sentencing of David Wright.

Minnesota native Annie Frisbie takes eighth at Boston Marathon
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Minnesota native Annie Frisbie was the second American woman to finish the Boston Marathon on Monday, and she finished eighth overall. Frisbie joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about her experience at one the biggest marathons in the country.

Minnesota Hmong veterans: CIA secret war soldiers one step closer to state benefits

The Minnesota Legislature is moving bills forward to secure partial veteran benefits in Minnesota for roughly 1,000 Hmong men who fought alongside the CIA in Laos.

Hmong ‘secret war’ soldier benefits in Minnesota
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The Minnesota Legislature is moving bills forward to secure partial veteran benefits in Minnesota for roughly 1,000 Hmong men who fought alongside the CIA in Laos. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

David Wright apologizes for Mariah Samuels murder
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A judge in Minneapolis has sentenced David Wright to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the premeditated first-degree murder of Mariah Samuels. Before the judge handed down the sentence, Wright addressed the court and the victim's family, stating, "I apologize for my actions" and "I know I did wrong."

David Wright gets life in prison for murdering Mariah Samuels
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David Wright was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the first-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend Mariah Samuels, who was shot and killed in Minneapolis in September 2025. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the story.