After ICE “overwhelmed" federal courts, Chief Judge reflects on emotional toll
In his first interview since Operation Metro Surge, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz explained how ICE strained Minnesota's federal courts during the unprecedented immigration enforcement operation.
In his first interview since Operation Metro Surge, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz explained how ICE strained Minnesota's federal courts during the unprecedented immigration enforcement operation.
WWII vet brought back to MN
An emotional homecoming was held Friday for a World War II veteran who never made it back from the war. Captain Willibald "Bill" Bianchi of New Ulm received the Medal of Valor for going above and beyond the call of duty. FOX 9’s Maury Glover shows us how Bianchi is finally on his way to his final resting place in his hometown.
An emotional homecoming was held Friday for a World War II veteran who never made it back from the war. Captain Willibald "Bill" Bianchi of New Ulm received the Medal of Valor for going above and beyond the call of duty. FOX 9’s Maury Glover shows us how Bianchi is finally on his way to his final resting place in his hometown.
Minneapolis police audit: Officers feared entering shooter's home after Moturi attack
A Minneapolis city audit is raising new questions about how police responded when Davis Moturi was shot in the neck by his neighbor in 2024.
A Minneapolis city audit is raising new questions about how police responded when Davis Moturi was shot in the neck by his neighbor in 2024.
Minneapolis shooting raises MPD response questions
A Minneapolis city audit is raising new questions about how police responded when Davis Moturi was shot in the neck by his neighbor in 2024. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has more on what the audit found.
A Minneapolis city audit is raising new questions about how police responded when Davis Moturi was shot in the neck by his neighbor in 2024. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has more on what the audit found.
Minnesota looking to lure more sports events
Minnesota is looking to boost its chances of landing more big-name sporting events with a new plan at the Capitol. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines lawmakers’ plan to make Minnesota an all-sports destination.
Minnesota is looking to boost its chances of landing more big-name sporting events with a new plan at the Capitol. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines lawmakers’ plan to make Minnesota an all-sports destination.
Edina man charged in deadly shooting
An Edina man faces murder charges after authorities believe an argument led to the fatal shooting of another near Southdale Center. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.
An Edina man faces murder charges after authorities believe an argument led to the fatal shooting of another near Southdale Center. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Ilhan Omar vinegar attack: Kazmierczak set to plead guilty in federal court
The man arrested for spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with a syringe filled with apple cider vinegar at a town hall event in Minneapolis is set to plead guilty in federal court.
The man arrested for spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with a syringe filled with apple cider vinegar at a town hall event in Minneapolis is set to plead guilty in federal court.
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Pentagon gives update on Iran war, US blockade [FULL]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine held a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 24, 2026. The briefing focused on the Iran war and the ongoing U.S. Navy blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine held a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 24, 2026. The briefing focused on the Iran war and the ongoing U.S. Navy blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
FOX 9 Morning News: April 24,2026
FOX 9 Morning News: April 24,2026
FOX 9 Morning News: April 24,2026
Minneapolis City Council grapples with future of data centers
Communities across Minnesota and the country are grappling with the future of data centers possibly coming to town or expanding in their area. The Minneapolis City Council also debated Thursday where it stands on a potential moratorium on the issue.
Communities across Minnesota and the country are grappling with the future of data centers possibly coming to town or expanding in their area. The Minneapolis City Council also debated Thursday where it stands on a potential moratorium on the issue.
Minneapolis shooting: Mother seeks justice for teen son's death
A Minneapolis mother is demanding answers months after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed while sitting inside his cousin’s home.
A Minneapolis mother is demanding answers months after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed while sitting inside his cousin’s home.
Teen fatally shot in Minneapolis, mother demands justice
A mother is demanding justice after her son was fatally shot in Minneapolis after Christmas. Two of the three people involved have been charged. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
A mother is demanding justice after her son was fatally shot in Minneapolis after Christmas. Two of the three people involved have been charged. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
Minneapolis council fails to remove Community Safety Commissioner
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto that kept Todd Barnette as the Community Safety Commissioner. So for now, Barnette's nomination is back on the table. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto that kept Todd Barnette as the Community Safety Commissioner. So for now, Barnette's nomination is back on the table. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Minneapolis ISIS supporter sentenced to 8.5 years after trying to join terrorist group
A Minneapolis man was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for trying to join and support ISIS, after federal investigators tracked his online activities and travel attempts.
A Minneapolis man was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for trying to join and support ISIS, after federal investigators tracked his online activities and travel attempts.
Trump talks reclassifying marijuana, Trump arch
President Trump spoke from the Oval Office during a bill healthcare event on Thursday, touching on topics such as advancements in AI, reclassifying marijuana, lower the costs of prescription drugs and plans for a proposed Arc de Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.
President Trump spoke from the Oval Office during a bill healthcare event on Thursday, touching on topics such as advancements in AI, reclassifying marijuana, lower the costs of prescription drugs and plans for a proposed Arc de Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.
Hwy 280 construction: Southbound lanes set to close next week
New closures are coming to Highway 280 as a summer-long construction project gets underway this month.
New closures are coming to Highway 280 as a summer-long construction project gets underway this month.
Triumphal Arch plans proposed by Trump
President Trump has proposed building a 250-foot "triumphal arch" monument, often referred to as an "Arc de Trump," near the Lincoln Memorial to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
President Trump has proposed building a 250-foot "triumphal arch" monument, often referred to as an "Arc de Trump," near the Lincoln Memorial to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Medical marijuana reclassified to Schedule III
The Trump administration has signed an executive order to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, recognizing it as having accepted medical uses that should be further studied.
The Trump administration has signed an executive order to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, recognizing it as having accepted medical uses that should be further studied.
Decriminalizing possession of drug syringes, pipes approved by Minneapolis council
An ordinance to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia narrowly passed the Minneapolis City Council, meaning items such as syringes and glass pipes would not be considered criminal.
An ordinance to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia narrowly passed the Minneapolis City Council, meaning items such as syringes and glass pipes would not be considered criminal.
Regeneron to offer discounted prescriptions
President Trump announced on Thursday that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has agreed to offer “prescription medications at heavily discounted prices” throughout the U.S., while saying that “costs will come down like never seen before.” He says that deal will amount to the “biggest cut in drug prices in the history of our country.”
President Trump announced on Thursday that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has agreed to offer “prescription medications at heavily discounted prices” throughout the U.S., while saying that “costs will come down like never seen before.” He says that deal will amount to the “biggest cut in drug prices in the history of our country.”