White Bear Lake fatal fire: Officials release details on ages of children found dead

The White Bear Lake Fire Department shared details on the ages of the children who were found dead in a house fire with their mother, Jessi Hinrichs, who went by Jessi Pierce as a beloved hockey reporter. 

Cities Church protest: 5 defendants plead not guilty to charges

Five people accused of interfering with a church service made their first court appearance Wednesday, with each entering a not guilty plea.

National gas prices remain high amid Iran conflict
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Gas prices remain above average across the country as conflict in the Middle East continues. FOX's Olivianna Calmes has more.

Houston airport experiencing major delays due to DHS issues
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The Houston airport is one of several across the country experiencing major delays due to TSA agents walking off the job because of the partial government shutdown. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.

3 adults, 1 pet safely escape Maple Grove house fire

Authorities say three adults and one pet got out safely after a Maple Grove home caught fire Wednesday afternoon.

Minnesota lawmakers move to stop online sweepstakes
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Lawmakers at the Capitol are taking aim at a new wave of online sweepstakes games, raising questions about the future of digital gambling in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Appeals court rules ICE can hold detainees without bond
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An appeals court ruled Wednesday Minnesota's federal judges were wrong with their habeas immigration rulings, but it's not going to lead to any mass re-arrests of immigrants previously swept up by ICE, and then released. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.

5 defendants in Cities Church anti-ICE protest appear in court
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Five defendants of nearly 40 people charged in an anti-ICE protest at Cities Church appeared in court on Wednesday. All five entered not guilty pleas. FOX 9's Courtney Godrey has more.

MN lawmakers targeting 'sweepstakes casinos'
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Minnesota lawmakers are moving to ban "sweepstakes casinos." FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Appeals panel rules judges misinterpreted immigration law
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An appeals panel ruled that ICE did not wrongfully detain hundreds of immigrants in Minnesota. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more. 

St. Paul anti-ICE church protest: 5 plead not guilty
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Five people pleaded not guilty to their alleged role in the anti-ICE church protest that took place in St. Paul. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.  

GOP lawmakers liken Blue Line extension project to Rondo neighborhood disruption

Republican lawmakers compared a project to extend the Blue Line light rail from downtown Minneapolis into Brooklyn Park to the I-94 project that ripped apart the predominately Black Rondo neighborhood in the 1950s.

Police ask for public's help in Minneapolis fatal hit-and-run case

Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help to identify a vehicle that is believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run.

Twins players excited for Opening Day at Baltimore
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The Minnesota Twins open the 2026 regular season at the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is there, and spoke at the team's Wednesday workout with center fielder Byron Buxton, and pitchers Joe Ryan and Taylor Rogers.

Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences

Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.

Derek Shelton getting ready for Twins' managerial debut
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The Minnesota Twins are in Baltimore for Opening Day. Derek Shelton was hired to replace Rocco Baldelli in the offseason, and is making his Twins' managerial debut Thursday against the Orioles.

Gov. Walz: $113M for clean water in new bonding bill
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Gov. Tim Walz visited the newly constructed Robbinsdale Water Treatment Facility to kick off his state bonding tour. Joined by local officials and state commissioners, Walz pitched a $907 million infrastructure plan for the upcoming legislative session.