Minnesota wrongful conviction: Marvin Haynes one step closer to $4.5M after 20 years in prison

A Minnesota man who spent nearly two decades behind bars for a murder he always said he did not commit is now one step closer to receiving millions in compensation from the state.

Minnesota stroke survivor: How storytelling helped her recovery after 3 strokes
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A Minnesota woman’s journey through stroke recovery is helping shine a light on the importance of awareness, support and storytelling. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.

Hantavirus cases growing across the U.S.
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Hantavirus cases are growing across the U.S. with officials keeping an eye out for more, including one possible case in Minnesota. It comes after an outbreak that began on a cruise ship last month. As many as 16 states are now on the list, and the CDC is reassuring that this is "not the next pandemic" in the making.

Alabama set to re-draw Congressional map ahead of November elections
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Republicans in Alabama are closer to reinstating a Congressional map that could help them in November's midterm elections. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for Alabama to eliminate one of two largely black Congressional districts currently held by Democrats. FOX's Asher Redd has more.

Marvin Haynes one step closer to $4.5M after 20 years in prison
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State lawmakers unanimously approved a $4.5 million compensation payment for Marvin Haynes, who spent nearly 20 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.

House Republicans issue fraud report as committee wrap
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After weeks of hearings, Republicans on the House fraud committee have issued their report on Minnesota fraud.

Minneapolis Fed president discusses economic outlook
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The Minneapolis Fed president spoke the economic outlook for the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest. 

MN House approves $4.5 million for Marvin Haynes
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The Minnesota House approved $4.5 million in compensation for the wrongful conviction of Marvin Haynes. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more. 

House lawmaker threatens sit-in over gun violence prevention bill
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Minnesota House DFL lawmakers are prepared to take a stand on gun violence Thursday if Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn’t present the package on gun violence prevention. Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura says she'll engage a sit-in at House chambers starting at 5 p.m. Thursday if the bill isn't presented.

Committee on MN fraud highlights years of issues
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A committee in the Minnesota legislature released its report on fraud in the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands

A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.

Frey signs Minneapolis assault weapon ban ordinance
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an ordinance to ban assault weapons in the city, which technically can't be legally enforced. 

River Falls woman represents Wisconsin on FOX’s “The Floor”
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River Falls native Jess Alanis will compete on FOX’s hit trivia competition show “The Floor” tonight at 8 p.m. CT. Alanis represents western Wisconsin in the category of global news after traveling to Ireland for filming. The episode features contestants battling head-to-head in a fast-paced test of knowledge for a chance to take over the floor and win a cash prize.

Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

3M faces new lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’ pollution in Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has filed a new lawsuit against 3M over PFAS "forever chemical" pollution, arguing that some contamination is tied to work for the U.S. military and the case should be moved to federal court.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.