12K Minnesotans apply for paid leave
State officials say that almost 12,000 Minnesotans have applied for paid leave since the new law was rolled out in December.
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The new St. Paul mayor, Kaohly Her, was sworn in Friday afternoon.
Truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before getting into a shootout with Rocky Mount police.
Kaohly Her sworn in as St. Paul's mayor
Kaohly Her made history as she was sworn in as St. Paul's next mayor on Friday afternoon.
J.J. McCarthy to start against Packers
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Friday that McCarthy will start for the Vikings at quarterback on Sunday.
MN Sen. Julia Coleman on Melissa Hortman conspiracies
Minnesota state Sen. Julia Coleman joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss conspiracies involving Rep. Melissa Hortman's murder, as well as address fraud that has brought Minnesota into the national spotlight.
Officers buy jacket, snow pants for freezing shoplifting suspect
The man was also treated for an infection on his hand that was causing him pain.
Nearly 12K Minnesotans apply for paid leave after law went into effect
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans have applied for Paid Leave, which gives employed residents up to 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave a year.
MN weather: Friday forecast update
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
FBI disrupts alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting NC grocery store
Prosecutors say Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, N.C., allegedly plotted an attack on New Year's Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group.
Coon Rapids fatal train crash: Driver dies after being struck by train
One person is dead after they were struck by a train while driving a vehicle in Coon Rapids.
Players with MN ties on US Olympic men's and women's hockey teams: List
Several players with Minnesota ties are on Team USA for the men's and women's Olympic hockey teams, who will compete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. That includes six members of the Minnesota Frost.
Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire: How to watch, stream
The Minnesota Frost are taking on the Montreal Victoire on Sunday, and it's a game you can watch on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.
FOX 9 Morning News: Jan. 2, 2026
FOX 9 Morning News on Jan. 2, 2026.
US Small Business Administration suspends 6,900 MN borrowers for suspected fraud
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
Land O'Lakes Dog Show runs through Sunday
The Land O'Lakes Dog Show runs through Sunday in St. Paul. Here's what to expect as the dogs compete for Best in Show.
Anoka-Hennepin looming teachers strike: Mediation resumes Friday
Time is running out for teachers and the Anoka-Hennepin School District to reach a contract agreement. The two sides will come together again on Friday to try to hash out a deal. If they can't, a strike could begin in less than a week.
MN weather: Cool and quiet Friday, calm week ahead
Quiet weather is expected over the next week with occasional flurries. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full report.
Flu cases on the rise in 2026
As the new year begins, Minnesota is seeing a rise in flu cases and hospitalizations resulting from them. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Scrutiny over Minnesota fraud increases
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs after allegations of fraud throughout the state. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest update.