Winter storm, tornadoes hammer central US
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A winter storm hammered portions of Minnesota and Iowa, while others in the central United States dealt with tornadoes. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.

Search for Jodi Huisentruit: Investigators fight for search warrant release

Attorneys argued in court on Monday for authorities to release search warrants related to the disappearance of Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, who went missing nearly 30 years ago.

Iowa state senator wants state to buy 9 MN counties

Republican Iowa state senator Mike Bousselot says he plans to introduce a bill in the Iowa Legislature to purchase nine southern Minnesota counties that border the Hawkeye state. 

Mini goldendoodle missing for 2 years found 300 miles from home

The holidays are much brighter for a Twin Cities couple who were recently reunited with their mini golden-doodle. Their dog ran away more than two years ago.

Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll

Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killed: Brian Thompson remembered in obituary

An obituary is remembering the life of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after he was gunned down in an ambush killing in New York City earlier this month.

Search for Jodi Huisentruit: No human remains found in Winsted search

Mason City police were in Winsted, Minnesota, to follow up on a lead regarding the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, who disappeared in 1995.

Search for Jodi Huisentruit 29 years later
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The search to find Jodi Huisentruit 29 years later. Caroline Lowe of FindJodi.com joined FOX 9's All Day to talk about the search for Huisentruit. Huisentruit, an anchor at KIMT-TV in Mason City, Iowa, went missing in the early morning hours of June 27, 1995. She was running late for work that morning and had called a coworker to let them know she was on her way. However, Huisentruit never made it to work. The disappearance was quickly ruled an abduction with her belongings found lying on the ground near her car left in the parking lot. A witness also reported seeing a suspicious white van and hearing a scream. Despite a number of leads over the years. Huisentruit remains missing.

Search for Jodi Huisentruit: Tip leads to new search in news anchor's disappearance

Nearly 30 years after she disappeared, police in Iowa say a recent tip led them to search a property in Minnesota related to the disappearance of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit.

1.3 million chickens killed after poultry producer files bankruptcy

The chickens left in limbo have created a ripple effect throughout Twin Cities dining, with several restaurants needing to adjust their own supply chains as a result.

New poll shows Harris surging in state thought to be safe for Trump

Trump won the state by over 9 points in 2016 and 2020, but a new poll says Kamala Harris has made up significant ground.

Iowa abortion law: Minnesota clinics ready for increased demand

Minnesota abortion clinics say they are readying for an influx in demand after Iowa has enacted a new abortion law.

Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video

A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. 

Debris sent flying during storm in Iowa
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Severe winds sent debris flying toward traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on July 15 as a confirmed tornado moved through the region. This video, taken by Kevin Grimes via Storyful, shows the chaos.

Evacuations ordered in Iowa due to extreme flooding

Floodwaters forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain, while much of the United States longed for relief Saturday from yet another round of extraordinary heat.

Minnesota sending team to help Iowa with tornado recovery

Minnesota will send a team to aid Iowa as it recovers from tornadoes that struck the state last week, Governor Walz announced last week.

Caught in twister: Deputy’s bodycam records too-close encounter with Iowa tornado

Sgt. Todd Dollen with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was trying to get campers at the Hacklebarney Campground to shelter when he became trapped on the roads as the twister roared by.

Greenfield, Iowa tornado rated an EF-4

Survey teams have rated the tornado that ripped through a small Iowa city, leaving four people dead, as an EF-4 storm.

Iowa tornado leaves 4 dead, at least 35 injured, State Patrol says

Iowa State Patrol announced that four people are dead and at least 35 people are injured from the tornado that hit the City of Greenfield, in Adair County, Iowa, on Tuesday afternoon.