Video of MN lawmaker confrontation contradicts GOP claims of violent threats

Video from the House chambers appears to contradict claims by Republicans that led them to demand the Democrat’s co-chair of the taxes committee to lose her position.

Blowing dust triggers air quality alert for parts of Minnesota until Friday night

Strong winds and blowing dust in the forecast have led the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to issue an air quality alert for the northwest and west central parts of the state until Friday night.

Shooting outside Rochester apartment building leaves man dead

Police said a man died after being shot outside an apartment building in northwest Rochester on Thursday evening. So far, no arrests have been made.

20% of homebuyers are Gen Z — here’s where they’re buying

Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.

Gun safety sit-in: DFL lawmakers push for House vote on gun violence prevention bill

Tensions are rising at the Minnesota State Capitol as DFL lawmakers continue their sit-in to bring about a vote on a gun violence prevention bill, leading to a heated exchange between House representatives on Thursday night.

Claudine Longet, singer and actress who shot Olympic skier Spider Sabich, dies

French singer and actor Claudine Longet has died at age 84. She became infamous after being charged with the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Olympic skier Vladimir “Spider" Sabich, in 1976.

Iran latest: Trump says China wants Strait of Hormuz reopened, opposes tolls

During his two-day summit in China, President Trump met with Chinese President Xi who relayed to him his opposition to Iran's tolls at the Strait of Hormuz. China also agreed the waterway should be reopened "as soon as possible."

Video shows heated exchange between MN lawmakers
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A video shows Minnesota DFL Rep. Aisha Gomez yelling at GOP Rep. Elliot Engen after lawmakers failed to bring a bill on gun violence prevention to the House floor for a vote. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the latest details. 

Red flag warning issued for 54 Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk

A red flag warning has been issued for 54 Minnesota counties due to extreme fire risk conditions. The warning is in effect from noon until 9 p.m. on Friday.

MN weather: Sunny and toasty Friday
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Expect a warm, sunny Friday with above-average temperatures in the 80s and winds at 10-15 mph. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast. 

Minnesota lawmakers reach $705M deal to keep HCMC open
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State lawmakers on Wednesday struck a bipartisan deal to keep the cash-strapped Hennepin County Medical Center open, but county leaders said the hospital will still need a long-term solution. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.