MN weather: Thursday forecast update
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for Dec. 18, 2025.
LIVE UPDATES | Minnesota weather: Slippery roads in Twin Cities, white-out conditions in NW MN
Strong wind gusts and some snow could cause visibility issues across areas of Minnesota on Thursday. MnDOT issued a no travel advisory and closed highways in northwestern Minnesota.
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Fraud in MN: New charges filed related to various state programs [FULL]
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced new charges related to fraud in several state programs, including five more people charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program, autism program fraud, and a new fraud case related to Integrated Community Services. Authorities are still working to determine how much this fraud has cost. More charges are expected in the future.
MN fraud: 'Staggering' amounts of money lost, U.S. Attorney says
The U.S. Attorney's Office says a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services.
MN fraud: 'Staggering' amounts of money lost, U.S. Attorney says
The U.S. Attorney's Office says a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services.
The best theaters to see 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' in Minnesota
The third film in the Avatar franchise is being released in theaters this weekend. Known for a spectacular 3D experience, the Avatar films are some of the highest grossing movies in film history. Here's your guide to seeing Avatar in theaters in Minnesota.
MN fraud money: No indication it went to support terrorist group
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson on Thursday said there is no indication the suspects who are accused of defrauding Minnesota programs funneled the money to support terrorist groups.
MN autism centers fraud scheme: New charges filed
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges have been filed in the autism centers fraud scheme, one of several schemes to defraud Minnesota state services programs in recent years.
'Fraud tourism': People traveled to MN because it's 'easy money'
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges related to various state programs in Minnesota, noting new charges in the Housing Stabilization Services Program, including people who came to Minnesota for "fraud tourism" because they heard the program was "easy money."
MN housing program fraud: 5 more people charged
Five more people have been charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program fraud scheme, authorities announced at a press conference on Thursday. The U.S. Attorney's Office held a press conference to announce these cases of "fraud tourism." In total, 13 pepole have been charged in this program.
St. Paul fire leaves man dead, 4 people displaced
A man is dead after a fire in St. Paul that also left four people displaced.
FBI raids Bloomington business that had license suspended for fraud
FBI agents raided the offices of a Bloomington business on Thursday, days after the State of Minnesota suspended a business license at that address citing fraud.
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience [TRAILER]
This new FOX 9 documentary, "Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience," dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the cultural challenges they faced as they resettled in Minnesota. Hmong Americans in Minnesota, spanning multiple generations, also share their hopes for the next 50 years.
Minnesota fraud: Feds say more than half of $18 billion spent on Medicaid programs could be fraudulent
The U.S. Attorney's Office of Minnesota says it's possible more than half of the $18 billion spent on Medicaid programs in Minnesota since 2018 could be fraudulent.
Minnesota school closings for Dec. 18, 2025
A winter storm hitting Minnesota has prompted some school districts to close early on Thursday.
Wolves set to retire Kevin Garnett's number as former star rejoins franchise
Kevin Garnett will finally have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves and is slated to take a role with the team after years of bad blood between the NBA legend and the franchise.
Minnesota weather: Falling temps, gusty winds and snow showers Thursday
A cold front will bring a big change on Thursday, transitioning from light morning rain to plunging temperatures, gusty winds, and bursts of snow that could create challenging travel conditions.
How to watch: 'Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience' documentary on FOX 9
This documentary dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam.
MN weather: Falling temps, gusty winds Thursday
A cold front will bring plummeting temperatures, gusty winds, and snow showers across Minnesota on Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a variety of warnings and advisories as visibility and travel conditions could become challenging. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.
Primp Our Tree Delivery in Woodbury
As the holiday season approaches, FOX 9 continues to spread cheer with its Primp Our Tree Christmas tree deliveries. Tom Butler and Kelly O'Connell recently visited Breanna Buckhalton in Woodbury with a van full of holiday cheer. Buckhalton, who was nominated by a family friend, has three children of her own and recently welcomed three foster children into her home. The family just moved from Minneapolis to Woodbury, so the delivery was perfectly timed as money and resources are tight.