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Minnesota’s former Manager of Recipient & Child Care Provider Investigations within its Department of Human Services testified before the Senate on Wednesday, saying he was discouraged from flagging programs that were likely fraudulent during his tenure in the position because it would “make the department look bad.”

Citing several examples of fraudulent claims to abuse federal and state funding, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) outlined that fraudsters will ‘lear’ that it no longer pays in Minnesota before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee on Wednesday.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other city leaders held a press conference to highlight the variety of events in downtown Minneapolis this summer.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced his pick for the city's next fire chief.

Friends and coworkers are remembering Amos Ferrier, a veteran and community leader, after he was killed during an attempted car theft in south Minneapolis. Police say two women were arrested Tuesday in St. Paul in connection with his death.

The Twin Cities housing market has been on a hot streak with some homes seeing bidding wars above the asking price, but it could be showing signs of slowing down. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim spoke with area realtors and breaks down the latest numbers.

Claiming he was an “hour away” from another round of strikes on Iran, President Trump said on Tuesday that allies convinced him otherwise as negotiations continue to end a conflict that approaches its third month. Meanwhile, estimates show that Americans have spent an additional $33 billion on gas since fighting began.

Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.

The news became official Tuesday that the Minnesota Vikings will host the 2028 NFL Draft, with U.S. Bank Stadium being the primary host. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks explains what it means for the franchise, and for Minneapolis as the event attracts hundreds of thousands of football fans.

Discussion and debate continue over a proposed community safety center in Minneapolis. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the latest.

Two Harbors, Minnesota, mainstay the Rustic Inn and Café has begun to gather supplies for people affected by wildfires in the area – including two of their own employees. FOX 9 is joined by general manager Callie Hoff to learn about the efforts.

FOX 9’s Top Teacher this week is Olson Middle School in Minneapolis’ English and Drama Club staff leader James Ellis, who is recognized for his impact both inside and out of the classroom.

Minnesota’s newest Supreme Court Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas speaks after being appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to begin the position on Oct. 1. During the address, Gaïtas expressed gratitude for family and colleagues before expressing the need to collaborate with communities they serve to work together.

Minnesota’s outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson speaks on behalf of Gov. Tim Walz’s nomination of Theodora Gaïtas as Minnesota’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.

FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni checks in from Crow Wing County with the latest on the Flanders wildfire, and what officials are calling “people of interest” that have been identified.