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Artemis II's astronauts plan to hold a news conference on Thursday where they'll talk about their historic mission to the moon and back to Earth.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold unveiled renderings and offered further details on a planned $600 million in renovations to the newly dubbed city-owned St. Paul Entertainment Complex – consisting of Grand Casino Arena, Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the St. Paul RiverCentre.

A Minnesota dairy farm is inviting people to experience the viral trend of cow cuddling, giving city dwellers and animal lovers a chance to connect with agriculture in a whole new way. Brother and sister duo of Quinci  and Caleb started Curious Cows and Company to share their love for the dairy industry with as many people as possible. FOX 9's Hannah Flood took a trip to the farm to get the full eperience.

Little Joy Coffee is putting Northfield, Minnesota on the map. The quaint shop has been sharing coffee recipes with the world through social media videos and their latest creation has spread like wildfire. It's called the Raspberry Danish Latte. A few weeks ago, the shop posted it's recipe featuring a raspberry syrup, milk, a shot of expresso and a  "cream cheese toppper". They encouraged other shops to replicate the drink, and it worked. To date, more than 230 shops in 30+ countries. 

President Trump announced Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which will begin at 4 p.m. CT on Thursday. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports.

Severe weather has moved across the Midwest this week, impacting travel conditions for many. FOX 9’s Cody Matz has the latest on conditions following several rounds of hail and flooding that have impacted some areas.

Minneapolis leaders, including Mayor Jacob Frey, announced Wednesday the city is investing more than $300 million into construction projects for 2026. Among them is George Floyd Square, which is set to start in early June.

Minnesota lawmakers are coming up with ideas on how to save Hennepin Healthcare. The downtown Minneapolis hospital faces closure as early as this summer amid a financial crisis.

A Hennepin County jury on Wednesday convicted David Wright of first-degree murder in the September 2025 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Mariah Samuels. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty spoke after the conviction. Wright will be sentenced on Friday to life in prison without parole.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a media briefing on Wednesday to offer the latest on daily news, including ongoing ceasefire talks with Iran, Tax Day 2026 filing stats and more.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other city officials held a news conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss more than $300 million in construction projects in 2026 to improve the city. Mayor Frey said the project for George Floyd Square is set to open in early June.

White House Press Secretary blames news of a potential ceasefire extension with Iran on “bad reporting,” while saying the Trump administration remains “very much engaged” in current negotiations for an end with the current conflict with Iran – even considering additional sanctions without a more permanent deal in place.

The White House offers official Tax Day 2026 stats, saying more than 53 million filers have submitted documents to the IRS, with nearly 45 million claiming a tax cut at an average of around $800 for each – in part calling it a “great day for the American people.”