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.
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.
Flu cases rise in Minnesota with more than 1,900 hospitalized
Flu cases are on the rise, with a new variant of Influenza A causing concern among medical experts.
Minnesota fraud: Congressional investigators increase scrutiny
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs.
FOX 9 evening news: Jan. 1, 2026
FOX 9 evening news: Jan. 1, 2026
New Minnesota paid leave law begins in 2026
A new year brings a new paid leave law in Minnesota that could offer up to 20 weeks paid time off for families under some circumstances. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Minnesota’s top baby names of 2025, according to Allina Health
Allina Health has named the top baby names throughout its Minnesota hospitals for 2025.
How to deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
A type of depression that people typically experience in the fall seasons by roughly 5% of Americans, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) tends to increase even more in colder months. Here’s some the signs that someone you know might be struggling.
New paid leave program begins in Minnesota
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.
Youth softball association treasurer stole $110K, withdrew from casino ATMs: Charges
After bank account records were reviewed, numerous ATM withdrawals not approved were discovered – including at Mystic Lake and Little Six casinos.
Purina Foundation awards $1.165 million in grants to nonprofits across US to support animal welfare efforts
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Dawn Mitchell talks Minnesota sports on All Day
FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell joined Symone Woolridge Thursday on All Day to talk about the Vikings/Packers Border Battle to close out the regular season on Monday, and Lynx star Napheesa Collier being out 4-6 months due to ankle surgery.
Author visits every city in Minnesota
Author Seth Varner visited every incorporated city in Minnesota, then wrote a book about it. He joined Symone Woolridge on FOX 9's All Day on Thursday to talk about his experience.
Paid leave among new laws going into effect in 2026
New Year's Day means new laws are going into effect as we start 2026. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard joined All Day on Thursday to talk about the new Paid Leave Law that has started.
MN weather: New Year's Day forecast
Here is your New Year's Day forecast. After a chilly start, we'll have a high in the teens with clouds. The sun returns Friday.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy back at practice after hand injury
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy did a throwing session on Tuesday at TCO Performance Center, and was limited in practice on Wednesday as he returns from a hairline fracture in his throwing hand.
Kevin O'Connell wants J.J. McCarthy to play in regular season finale
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell gave an injury update on J.J. McCarthy Wednesday, and says he'll play Sunday against the Packers if he's medically cleared and able to grip the football. McCarthy is recovering from a hairline fracture in his throwing hand.
Minnesota Millionaire Raffle: $1 million tickets sold in Coon Rapids, International Falls
At least two Minnesotans started 2026 $1 million richer. Two lucky Minnesota Millionaire Raffle players hit the jackpot with their $1 million winning tickets.