Como Park Zoo's corpse flower Horace blooms: How to see it Sunday

A rare botanical event is drawing crowds to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory on Sunday as Horace the Corpse Flower begins its short-lived bloom.

MN weather: Rising humidity with a few storms Sunday and Monday
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Humidity will be on the rise this week and there will be an off and on chance for storms on Sunday and Monday. Jared Piepenburg has a look at your Minnesota weather forecast for Sunday, June 7.

Toledo festival shooting: Multiple people injured, suspects sought

At least 12 people were wounded, including two critically, in a shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival on Saturday evening.

‘Patriotic Kenny’ memorial service held
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On Saturday hundreds gathered in Vadnais Heights to celebrate the life of Kenneth Jary, better known as "Patriotic Kenny" – a Navy veteran and social media figure remembered for his kindness and dedication to helping others.

Patriotic Kenny memorial: Hundreds honor Navy veteran, TikTok icon

Hundreds gathered in Vadnais Heights to celebrate the life of Kenneth Jary, better known as "Patriotic Kenny" – a Navy veteran and social media figure remembered for his kindness and dedication to helping others.

New wildfires reported in BWCA, public asked to avoid area for now

The U.S. Forest Service—Superior National Forest is reporting two new wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) of northern Minnesota on Saturday.

GOP lawmaker charged with DWI last session no longer seeking reelection

Minnesota GOP lawmaker Elliot Engen, who was charged with DWI last session after being pulled over, is no longer filing to seek reelection.

Bomb threat forces evacuation at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul; no threat found

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory was evacuated and searched after a bomb threat on Saturday, and will remain closed for the rest of the day out of an abundance of caution despite no threat being found.

St. Paul man on supervision charged with second-degree murder

Police have arrested a man already on supervision for manslaughter in connection to the shooting death of another in a St. Paul apartment on April 30, 2026.

Air quality alert issued for western, southern Minnesota

A weekend air quality alert has been issued for much of Minnesota, with health officials warning that ozone pollution could pose risks for residents.

McLeod County sheriff's deputy charged with assault, threats of violence

A McLeod County sheriff's deputy is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening bar patrons with a pocketknife and making violent threats.

Birch Bay wildfire near Ely caused by 'chainsaw operations'

The cause of the wildfire burning near Ely was determined to be chainsaw operations during prescribed burn operations.

Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know

A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.

MN weather: Sunny and warm Saturday, humid Sunday
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Saturday is expected to be quiet, sunny and warm before the humidity is expected to rise Sunday. 

Bloomington teen paralyzed graduates high school
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Ethan Glynn, a Bloomington teenager paralyzed during a football game nearly four years ago, graduated high school with his class on Friday. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.

Minneapolis spending $1.4M for mayor, city council counseling

Minneapolis officials are investing in professional help to improve how the mayor and city council work together.

Minneapolis mayor, council seek counseling
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After plenty of back-and-forth, Minneapolis officials are investing in professional help to improve how the mayor and city council work together.