Mound man plays taps nightly on Lake Minnetonka for veterans

A retired businessman has made honoring veterans a nightly tradition on Lake Minnetonka, drawing a community together through music and remembrance.

Veterans honored nightly on Lake Minnetonka
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A retired Mound man has made a nightly tradition of honoring veterans by playing Taps on his trumpet at sunset at a restaurant on Lake Minnetonka. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story. 

A Minnesota athlete’s push for rare genetic heart research

The Stern family from Maple Grove is taking on a mission to help advance research for a rare genetic heart disease.

College athlete uses rare DNA to advance heart disease research
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A college basketball player is taking on a rare genetic disease and using her DNA to help children facing similar challenges.  FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the details. 

Federal government shares Renée Good shooting evidence with defense attorney
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A defense attorney is expecting evidence in the Renée Good shooting that he hopes to use in a different case involving ICE agent Jonathon Ross. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report. 

Fletcher Merkel honored: Richfield baseball retires jersey of Annunciation shooting victim

The Richfield baseball community gathered for an emotional tribute to Fletcher Merkel, retiring his number 7 jersey in a ceremony that celebrated the 8-year-old’s life and spirit.

Richfield Baseball retires Fletcher Merkel’s jersey
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Fletcher Merkel's jersey was retired by the Richfield Baseball little league he used to play for. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full report. 

Gas prices rise as Iran conflict continues
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The Strait of Hormuz remains closed as the conflict with Iran simmers, leading to rising fuel prices that are impacting everything from travel plans to the cost of everyday goods. 

$10 million food bank funding bill stalls in MN House
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State support of Minnesota food banks could be in jeopardy as a $10 million grant bill is debated by Minnesota lawmakers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full report.

Minnesota food banks: $10M funding bill stalls as 9M visitors served

Minnesota’s food shelves are busier than ever, but the charities that keep them running are facing the threat of a funding cut.

Funding bill for food shelves stalls at MN Capitol
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A bill that would fund about $10 million to food shelves is still being debated by Minnesota lawmakers as the session is coming to an end. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Renée Good shooting: Feds handing over evidence to defense attorney in different case

The federal government said it is complying with a judge's order to hand over evidence in the fatal shooting of Renée Good to a defense attorney who is representing a man convicted of assaulting ICE agent Jonathon Ross in a separate case.

Special Forces vet accused of attacking wife found dead, ending Tennessee manhunt

The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.