Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
Hastings American Legion closes abruptly on Christmas Eve
The Hastings American Legion has unexpectedly shut its doors, leaving workers and patrons in the lurch. According to its Facebook page, the Hastings American Legion closed at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve without any notice. On Dec. 22, they posted their kitchen would be open from 8-11 a.m., and the bar would be open from "10 a.m. – Slow Down."
Serving up meals for first responders on Christmas
Sometimes you have to work on Christmas. While you're at home enjoying the holiday, there are first responders on duty. We stopped by for some holiday meals in St. Louis Park and Minneapolis.
St. Paul grocer's delivery eases ICE fears
When federal agents started their immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Dec. 1, customers quickly dwindled at Bymore Mercado in St. Paul. The grocery store said it lost 75 percent of them within days.
Strongest US economic growth in 2 years
The U.S. is reporting the strongest economic growth in two years.
Twin Cities is known as the ‘Hmong Capital of the World’
The first Hmong family arrived in Minnesota in December 1975. In the 50 years since their arrival, an estimated 95,000 to 100,000 Hmong people now call the state home. According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, 360,000 people in the U.S. identify as Hmong. While California is the state with the largest Hmong population, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is home to the largest urban Hmong population in the country.
Walz warns ICE could target Christmas Eve masses
Gov. Tim Walz warned that ICE could target Christmas Eve masses, but church officials say otherwise. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Anoka-Hennepin teacher negotiations resume
Anoka-Hennepin teachers could go on strike in the new year if they are not able to reach an agreement on a new contract.
Man fatally shot in Minneapolis, 17-year-old arrested
A man was fatally shot after an argument early Tuesday morning in Minneapolis.
Walz: ICE could target Christmas Eve masses
Gov. Tim Walz and other Twin Cities leaders are warning that ICE could target Christmas Eve masses. But, church officials say they were told no ICE activity would happen unless there was a direct safety threat. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Millions expected to travel during holidays
The holiday travel rush is in full swing throughout the U.S., with AAA expecting more than 120 million people to be traveling at least 50 miles to gatherings nationwide the rest of the week.
ICE operations increase concerns over holidays
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joined faith leaders to speak on Tuesday about growing concerns over an increasing growing ICE force in Minnesota during the holidays. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
National gas average drops to lowest in 4 years
As many Americans prepare to travel for their holiday gatherings, AAA is reporting that the national average for gas has dropped below $3 a gallon for the first time in four years.
Gov. Walz warns of ICE operations over Christmas
Gov. Tim Walz warned that he suspects ICE will ramp up operations over the Christmas holiday, including potentially targeting Christmas Eve mass.
Gov. Walz warns ICE could target Christmas Eve masses
Gov. Walz says the state is anticipating and preparing for increased ICE enforcement actions over the holidays, including the possibility of ICE agents targeting Christmas Eve mass.
Gov. Walz warns ICE could target midnight mass in MN
Gov. Walz warned that he was anticipating increased ICE operations over the holidays. The governor suggested it was entirely possible that agents could choose to target religious gatherings such as midnight Christmas masses.
Holiday travel season expected to set records
As Christmas and New Year's approach, many are planning to travel by road or air. According to AAA, more than 122 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1. FOX’s Chelsea Torres reports.
1,100 MN cannabis businesses have received preliminary approval
Minnesota saw high demand for cannabis business dispensary licenses, and it may be going faster than the market can handle. Nick Halter with Axios Twin Cities joined FOX 9 on Tuesday to talk about the cannabis marketplace in Minnesota.
US strikes another suspected drug boat
There has been another U.S. attack on a suspected drug boat—this time in the Eastern Pacific. It's the 29th such strike that we know of, and it comes as President Trump is planning a huge expansion for the U.S. Navy. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports from Washington.
Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience
This documentary 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.