Top Teacher: Simley Senior High School’s Alexandra Hermoza
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FOX 9’s second Top Teacher award of 2026 goes to Alexandra Hermoza, a special education professional at Simley Senior High School in Inver Grove Heights. Check out her surprise!

Inver Grove Heights joins growing list of cities bringing back old state flag

Community members packed the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting Monday as the council approved a resolution to fly the old state flag at city buildings.

Inver Grove Heights council debates going back to old state flag

The Inver Grove Heights City Council will consider a resolution on Monday to take down Minnesota's new flag and fly the old state flag.

MN lawmakers call for release of detained woman [FULL]
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Sen. Lindsey Port (DFL-Burnsville) and community leaders are urging federal officials to grant humanitarian parole to constituent Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who is being held in a DHS facility in Texas without proper medical treatment. Lawmakers say she has an ovarian cyst, which is causing extreme pain, bleeding, and poses a risk to her life and long-term health.

Kalshi suspension: Minnesota senator bet $50 on himself to win primary

Minnesota Sen. Matt Klein (DFL- Mendota Heights) bet on himself to win the Democratic Primary in the 2nd Congressional District.

Lakeville pauses new housing construction
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The Lakeville City Council has unanimously approved a pause on construction permits for new homes. Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier joins FOX 9’s All Day to talk about why the ban passed, as many cities are looking to expand.

Lakeville City Council approves 1-year pause on new home construction

The Lakeville City Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new home construction Monday night, citing the need to study how future growth will impact the community.

Lakeville pausing new home construction for 1-year
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The Lakeville City Council passed a one-year moratorium on applications for new home construction, though it has several exemptions. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports. 

District 196 bus driver shortage could impact school start times

The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district says a school bus driver shortage has disrupted service for months. Now, they are considering changing school start times to compensate for the shortage.

Gable Steveson signs with UFC, set to make debut in July

Former University of Minnesota wrestling standout and Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is signing a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Burnsville paraprofessional accused of soliciting child for sex

A paraprofessional working at a Burnsville school is facing charges after authorities say he solicited a teenager online.

Burnsville teen shooting: 19-year-old charged with murder

Police have charged a 19-year-old from St. Paul with second-degree murder following the shooting death of a 14-year-old in Burnsville.

Minnesota library expands dementia care kits

A Minnesota library system is working to make meaningful connections easier for families facing memory loss.

South St. Paul Public Schools moves to e-learning after threat; man arrested

A man is in custody after allegedly making a threat of violence toward South St. Paul Public Schools, prompting officials to cancel in-person classes and shift to e-learning on Wednesday

MN District 196 closes schools over voicemail threats
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Schools in Minnesota’s Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 are closed after multiple voicemail threats were discovered early Tuesday morning. Police say the threats have not been confirmed as credible but have not been ruled out. The investigation remains ongoing.