Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Monthly K-pop night creates community in Columbia Heights
K-pop fans in Minnesota have found a unique way to celebrate their love for the genre with monthly dance nights at Rail Werks Brewing Depot.
K-pop fans in Minnesota have found a unique way to celebrate their love for the genre with monthly dance nights at Rail Werks Brewing Depot.
St. Paul drivers battle potholes as repair shops stay busy
Potholes are a growing concern for drivers in St. Paul, with many streets affected by the winter weather.
Potholes are a growing concern for drivers in St. Paul, with many streets affected by the winter weather.
K-pop music growing in popularity in Minnesota
The K-pop community is growing in Minnesota, with a local brewery holding a monthly "K-pop" night to bring the community together. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
The K-pop community is growing in Minnesota, with a local brewery holding a monthly "K-pop" night to bring the community together. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Pothole season makes a return to the Twin Cities
Potholes are keeping auto repair shops busy this season in Minnesota. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Potholes are keeping auto repair shops busy this season in Minnesota. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid funds
As Minnesota grapples with its fraud crisis, the state is suing the Trump administration over frozen Medicaid funds.
As Minnesota grapples with its fraud crisis, the state is suing the Trump administration over frozen Medicaid funds.
Minnesota Fraud: State sues White House over withheld Medicaid funds
The State of Minnesota is challenging the deferral of more than $243 million in Medicaid funding, saying it violates due process and the U.S. Constitution. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest details.
The State of Minnesota is challenging the deferral of more than $243 million in Medicaid funding, saying it violates due process and the U.S. Constitution. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest details.
White Bear Lake honors Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor
Flags in Minnesota are flying at half-staff to honor Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, who was killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
Flags in Minnesota are flying at half-staff to honor Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, who was killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
‘The Masked Singer’: Eggplant eliminated; here’s who it is
Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.
Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.
Ban screens in preschool and kindergarten? MN lawmakers hold hearing on proposed bill
A proposed bill would ban preschool and kindergarten students from individual-use screens while on public school grounds.
A proposed bill would ban preschool and kindergarten students from individual-use screens while on public school grounds.
DFL introduces bill to ban surveillance pricing
DFL lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban AI surveillance pricing in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
DFL lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban AI surveillance pricing in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Kristi Noem faces more heat from lawmakers
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced another hearing with lawmakers at the House Judiciary Committee. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced another hearing with lawmakers at the House Judiciary Committee. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Walz, Ellison grilled on fraud in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were questioned by Congress on fraud in the state. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were questioned by Congress on fraud in the state. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Iran attacks have some travelers trying to leave Middle East stranded
Some travelers trying to leave the Middle East during attacks on Iran are stranded due to airports being closed. The U.S. State Department is working to get thousands of travelers home. FOX 9's Amalia Roy has more.
Some travelers trying to leave the Middle East during attacks on Iran are stranded due to airports being closed. The U.S. State Department is working to get thousands of travelers home. FOX 9's Amalia Roy has more.
AI pricing: Pay more than your neighbor?
Artificial intelligence is changing how prices are set at grocery stores and other businesses, and Minnesota lawmakers are stepping in to address concerns.
Artificial intelligence is changing how prices are set at grocery stores and other businesses, and Minnesota lawmakers are stepping in to address concerns.
MN Democrats are working to ban AI-driven surveillance pricing.
Artificial intelligence is changing how prices are set at grocery stores and other businesses, and Minnesota lawmakers are stepping in to address concerns. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Artificial intelligence is changing how prices are set at grocery stores and other businesses, and Minnesota lawmakers are stepping in to address concerns. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
ICE in Minnesota: U.S. Attorney heading back to court over violations
Federal judges in Minnesota are weighing contempt charges against government officials due to ongoing court violations linked to Operation Metro Surge. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen will return to a federal courtroom Thursday where he will face possible contempt charges once again over violations of court orders. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
Federal judges in Minnesota are weighing contempt charges against government officials due to ongoing court violations linked to Operation Metro Surge. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen will return to a federal courtroom Thursday where he will face possible contempt charges once again over violations of court orders. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
MN lawmakers hold hearing on banning screens in schools
The Minnesota House of Representatives Education Policy Committee held a hearing on a bill that would ban preschool and kindergarten students from individual-use screens while at a school site.
The Minnesota House of Representatives Education Policy Committee held a hearing on a bill that would ban preschool and kindergarten students from individual-use screens while at a school site.
Nicole Amor killed: White Bear Lake orders flags at half-staff
White Bear Lake Mayor Mary Nicklawske announced on social media the city has ordered flags be at half-staff in honor of Nicole Amor, who died Sunday in operations related to the attacks on Iran.
White Bear Lake Mayor Mary Nicklawske announced on social media the city has ordered flags be at half-staff in honor of Nicole Amor, who died Sunday in operations related to the attacks on Iran.



















