Gov. Walz announces MN budget deal
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks a deal reached with lawmakers to bring an end to the session, which includes funding for Hennepin County Medical Center.

MN GOP addresses end of session deals
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Minnesota Republicans offer input on a flurry of end of legislative session deals that range from property tax cuts to funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says collectively the agreements should provide “affordability relief” for Minnesotans.

Impacts of Sun Country merger with Allegiant
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Gunnar Olson of Thrifty Traveler joins All Day Live to discuss the impact of the Sun Country/Allegiant merger. 

Minnesota DFL leaders address HCMC budget agreement [FULL PRESSER]
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DFL leaders in the Minnesota House of Representatives spoke on the budget agreement to keep Hennepin County Medical Center open and other priorities during the final days of the legislative session.

MN, WI heists: Suspects charged took selfies with stolen cash, jewelry: charges

Four men who authorities say were a part of a South American theft ring are accused of targeting homes in Minnesota and Wisconsin for high-end burglaries, then posing for selfies with the stolen items.

Medical plane crash in New Mexico kills 4, FAA says

A small medical aircraft crashed near Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Thursday morning, killing all four people on board.

Rally for Meat Raffle Modernization Act [FULL PRESSER]
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Minnesota lawmakers and charitable gaming supporters rallied in support of the Meat Raffle Modernization Act, which they say is being delayed by negotiations on gaming bills in the state. 

Fmr. MN state senator Justin Eichorn pleads guilty in teen prostitution sting

Former Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn has pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to his arrest in a sting in Bloomington last year when he was accused of trying to solicit a prostitute he believed to be a 17-year-old girl.

Soybean farmer talks challenges with rising costs
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Minnesota soybean farmer Glen Groth discusses obstacles facing farmers after survey finds 70% of farmers can't afford enough fertilizer. 

MN weather: Thursday afternoon forecast update
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FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the latest afternoon forecast for Thursday, May 14. 

Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland

Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.

Advocates call for passage of gun violence prevention bill
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Gun violence prevention advocates presented a petition with thousands of signatures that is calling for the passage of a gun violence prevention bill before the end of the Minnesota legislative session.

Tulsi Gabbard’s office denies Florida lawmaker’s claim of CIA raid seizing JFK, MKUltra documents

Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed the CIA raided the office of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, seizing various files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and Project MKUltra. 

Cottagewood General Store: How neighbors saved 130-year-old landmark from closing

From sweet treats to small-town nostalgia, the Cottagewood General Store has been a community staple for more than a century. Now a nonprofit, this Deephaven gem lives on thanks to the neighbors who saved it.

Search continues for missing swimmer last seen in Minnesota River

Carver County authorities are continuing their search for a missing person they believe went for a swim in the Minnesota River, near the Highway 41 bridge in Chaska, but hasn’t been seen since.

Gas prices rise again amid Iran war, tax relief debated
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Drivers across the United States are seeing another spike in gas prices amid the ongoing war in Iran. President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax, but the impact would likely be minimal. Meanwhile, a separate debate is intensifying over Department of Homeland Security funding, where Republicans are close to advancing funding, but Democrats are holding out for broader reforms.

Red flag warning issued for 37 western Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk

A red flag warning has been issued for 37 Minnesota counties on Thursday due to extreme fire risk conditions. A fire weather watch is also in effect for much of central and northern Minnesota on Friday.