Twin Cities bear sightings on the rise
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area, and residents are advised to secure food sources like birdfeeders and pet food to prevent attracting them.
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area, and residents are advised to secure food sources like birdfeeders and pet food to prevent attracting them.
Brooklyn Park family searches for answers
A family is searching for answers after the loss of Jontae Lee, whose body was found in a pond in Brooklyn Park earlier this week. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
A family is searching for answers after the loss of Jontae Lee, whose body was found in a pond in Brooklyn Park earlier this week. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Black bear spotted in Burnsville as sightings grow across Twin Cities
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area as experts say Minnesota’s bear population is growing and expanding south.
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area as experts say Minnesota’s bear population is growing and expanding south.
Brooklyn Park family demands answers after Jontae Lee found dead in pond
A Brooklyn Park family is searching for answers after the loss of Jontae Lee, whose body was found in a pond earlier this week.
A Brooklyn Park family is searching for answers after the loss of Jontae Lee, whose body was found in a pond earlier this week.
East Bethel daycare worker charged with slapping child in her care
A staff member at a child care center in East Bethel faces charges after reportedly slapping a child that was in her care.
A staff member at a child care center in East Bethel faces charges after reportedly slapping a child that was in her care.
MN weather: Fine Friday moves to cloudy but warm Saturday
A picture perfect Friday turns a bit cloudier on Saturday, with temperatures that will stay well in the 80s.
A picture perfect Friday turns a bit cloudier on Saturday, with temperatures that will stay well in the 80s.
Former AG Bondi answers Epstein files questions
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi took to Capitol Hill to answer questions from Congress regarding the Epstein files and the Department of Justice’s handling of their release – with the hearing remaining closed to the public.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi took to Capitol Hill to answer questions from Congress regarding the Epstein files and the Department of Justice’s handling of their release – with the hearing remaining closed to the public.
Operation Metro Surge ICE agent arrested
An ICE agent who was charged in Minnesota after a shooting in north Minneapolis has now been arrested in Texas. FOX 9 has the latest details.
An ICE agent who was charged in Minnesota after a shooting in north Minneapolis has now been arrested in Texas. FOX 9 has the latest details.
Officials grapple with Rochester geese population
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
DFL, GOP conventions held this weekend
The Minnesota DFL and GOP are holding conventions this weekend. This comes after Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her running mate for governor. Political analysis Blois Olson breaks it down.
The Minnesota DFL and GOP are holding conventions this weekend. This comes after Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her running mate for governor. Political analysis Blois Olson breaks it down.
Shakopee shooting: Jailed suspect faces murder charge
Prosecutors plan to file charges on Monday against the suspect in a deadly shooting outside a Shakopee Islamic prayer service, officials said.
Prosecutors plan to file charges on Monday against the suspect in a deadly shooting outside a Shakopee Islamic prayer service, officials said.
St. Paul man dies months after assault marking 6th homicide of 2026
St. Paul police say the victim of an assault in January has died from his injuries, and the incident has now been labeled a homicide.
St. Paul police say the victim of an assault in January has died from his injuries, and the incident has now been labeled a homicide.
Suspect to be charged in Shakopee fatal shooting
The suspect the fatal shooting during a prayer service in Shakopee is expected to be charged in the coming days. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
The suspect the fatal shooting during a prayer service in Shakopee is expected to be charged in the coming days. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
UN says next five years to smash heat records
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
Minnesota gun violence ‘accountability activation’
Minnesota gun violence prevention advocates held a rally at the state capitol to “demand action from lawmakers who blocked progress on gun violence prevention legislation during the 2026 legislative session.”
Minnesota gun violence prevention advocates held a rally at the state capitol to “demand action from lawmakers who blocked progress on gun violence prevention legislation during the 2026 legislative session.”
Minneapolis city council president addresses strained relationships amid chief resignation
Minneapolis is facing a major shakeup after the police chief’s resignation, with tensions now escalating between City Hall and leadership over how the decision was handled. City Council President Elliot Payne reacts to the situation as questions grow around transparency and what led to the departure.
Minneapolis is facing a major shakeup after the police chief’s resignation, with tensions now escalating between City Hall and leadership over how the decision was handled. City Council President Elliot Payne reacts to the situation as questions grow around transparency and what led to the departure.
Human bones found during excavation work in western Minnesota
Human bones were found during excavation work in Kandiyohi County Wednesday.
Human bones were found during excavation work in Kandiyohi County Wednesday.
Australia sues 3M in $1.4B PFAS case
Australia takes legal action against 3M over PFAS contamination claims valued at $1.4 billion. Legal analyst and University of Minnesota professor Richard Painter joins us to break down how a country can sue a U.S. company, how cross-border cases like this work, and what laws actually apply.
Australia takes legal action against 3M over PFAS contamination claims valued at $1.4 billion. Legal analyst and University of Minnesota professor Richard Painter joins us to break down how a country can sue a U.S. company, how cross-border cases like this work, and what laws actually apply.
Minnesota flu season saw the single largest week of flu hospitalizations since 2008-09
This season's flu numbers in Minnesota showed the largest single week of hospitalizations since the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) began tracking cases back in 2008-2009, but there were fewer deaths compared to the season before.
This season's flu numbers in Minnesota showed the largest single week of hospitalizations since the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) began tracking cases back in 2008-2009, but there were fewer deaths compared to the season before.
Canada goose problem: Managing growing flocks
Minnesota communities, including Rochester, are facing growing challenges posed by Canada geese, where expanding flocks are impacting parks, lakes, and public spaces. Sharon Stiteler, known as The Birdchick, joins us to explain why goose populations are rising and how wildlife officials manage them. We also break down egg addling and other tools used to help control Canada goose numbers locally.
Minnesota communities, including Rochester, are facing growing challenges posed by Canada geese, where expanding flocks are impacting parks, lakes, and public spaces. Sharon Stiteler, known as The Birdchick, joins us to explain why goose populations are rising and how wildlife officials manage them. We also break down egg addling and other tools used to help control Canada goose numbers locally.