Minnesota lawmakers outline priorities
Lawmakers say major evens such as deadly shootings, massive fraud allegations and federal immigration enforcement are shaping their policies for this legislative session. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains where Minnesota’s politics could be headed in 2026.
Lawmakers say major evens such as deadly shootings, massive fraud allegations and federal immigration enforcement are shaping their policies for this legislative session. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains where Minnesota’s politics could be headed in 2026.
Walz speaks on immigration, economy at MN Chamber
At the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke to an annual event of business and policy leaders, honoring Melissa Hortman after her death and outlining political priorities ahead such as immigration and the economy.
At the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke to an annual event of business and policy leaders, honoring Melissa Hortman after her death and outlining political priorities ahead such as immigration and the economy.
Minneapolis council debates liquor licenses for hotels allegedly housing ICE agents
Two prominent Minneapolis hotels, the Canopy and the Depot, are at the center of a heated debate over their liquor license renewals.
Two prominent Minneapolis hotels, the Canopy and the Depot, are at the center of a heated debate over their liquor license renewals.
Minneapolis hotels liquor license stall
Two Minneapolis hotels are waiting to hear a determination on liquor license approvals by the Minneapolis City Council after concerns have been raised over a practice of accommodating ICE agents.
Two Minneapolis hotels are waiting to hear a determination on liquor license approvals by the Minneapolis City Council after concerns have been raised over a practice of accommodating ICE agents.
Church protest charges: Latest details
Two more of pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from a protest against immigration enforcement at a church in St. Paul last month. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest details.
Two more of pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from a protest against immigration enforcement at a church in St. Paul last month. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest details.
Fort in court, Hortmans honored & legislature back in session
Georgia Fort appears in court today, and we cover reactions to her arraignment. Lawmakers honor Melissa Hortman as the MN Legislature returns for day one back in session, and we break down what else to expect in the weeks ahead. All this and more on today’s episode of The Afternoon Shift.
Georgia Fort appears in court today, and we cover reactions to her arraignment. Lawmakers honor Melissa Hortman as the MN Legislature returns for day one back in session, and we break down what else to expect in the weeks ahead. All this and more on today’s episode of The Afternoon Shift.
Minneapolis council debates liquor licenses for hotels housing ICE agents
The Minneapolis City Council on Tuesday debated liquor licenses for two hotels, Canopy and The Depot, after they alleged hosted ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
The Minneapolis City Council on Tuesday debated liquor licenses for two hotels, Canopy and The Depot, after they alleged hosted ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Minnesota lawmakers honor Melissa Hortman
On a day that marks the beginning of the legislative session, and the start to several arguments between Minnesota’s lawmakers, politicians on both sides spent time honoring the life of former speaker of the House Melissa Hortman.
On a day that marks the beginning of the legislative session, and the start to several arguments between Minnesota’s lawmakers, politicians on both sides spent time honoring the life of former speaker of the House Melissa Hortman.
Minneapolis City Council set to deny Graduate Hotel GM a seat on city board
The Minneapolis City Council is poised to deny the general manager of the Graduate Hotel a seat on a city advisory board due to the hotel's rooming of ICE officers.
The Minneapolis City Council is poised to deny the general manager of the Graduate Hotel a seat on a city advisory board due to the hotel's rooming of ICE officers.
Sen. Hoffman recounts shooting, recovery in return to Senate
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate floor at the start of the 2026 session, recounting the June attack that left him and his wife, Yvette, shot multiple times in their home. His colleague, Rep. Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, were fatally shot in their home a short time later. Hoffman thanked first responders, medical teams, law enforcement, and colleagues from both parties for their support during his recovery.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate floor at the start of the 2026 session, recounting the June attack that left him and his wife, Yvette, shot multiple times in their home. His colleague, Rep. Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, were fatally shot in their home a short time later. Hoffman thanked first responders, medical teams, law enforcement, and colleagues from both parties for their support during his recovery.
Bruce Springsteen kicking off 'Land of Hope & Dreams' American tour in Minneapolis
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will kick off their “Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour" in Minneapolis this spring, a couple of months after Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis" to protest ICE following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will kick off their “Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour" in Minneapolis this spring, a couple of months after Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis" to protest ICE following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
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Ramsey Co Re-imagining Justice for Youth Initiative report [FULL]
The University of Minnesota Medical School released a report evaluating the Ramsey County Attorney’s (Re)Imagining Justice for Youth Initiative, which aims to improve outcomes for young people in the legal system. The report analyzes data from 2010 to 2024 to see if community-based approaches yield better results than traditional court processes.
The University of Minnesota Medical School released a report evaluating the Ramsey County Attorney’s (Re)Imagining Justice for Youth Initiative, which aims to improve outcomes for young people in the legal system. The report analyzes data from 2010 to 2024 to see if community-based approaches yield better results than traditional court processes.
Iran, US gear up for nuclear talks in Geneva
The U.S. and Iran are set for another round of nuclear talks in Geneva, with President Trump saying he’ll be involved indirectly as Iran threatens to retaliate against any kind of U.S. military action. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
The U.S. and Iran are set for another round of nuclear talks in Geneva, with President Trump saying he’ll be involved indirectly as Iran threatens to retaliate against any kind of U.S. military action. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
Attorney with TSR chases Olympics medal
A curler from Brooklyn Park is going for the gold at the Olympics in Milan, and his name is one most Minnesotans will already know. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains.
A curler from Brooklyn Park is going for the gold at the Olympics in Milan, and his name is one most Minnesotans will already know. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains.
Construction on I-394 to cause ‘significant delays’
Drivers are less than a week away from major construction along I-394 as a project that began last summer will resume, with MnDOT telling drivers to expect “significant delays.” FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni tells you what you need to know.
Drivers are less than a week away from major construction along I-394 as a project that began last summer will resume, with MnDOT telling drivers to expect “significant delays.” FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni tells you what you need to know.
Alex Pretti shooting evidence latest
The Minnesota BCA says the FBI has denied them access to evidence in the shooting of Alex Pretti. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest developments.
The Minnesota BCA says the FBI has denied them access to evidence in the shooting of Alex Pretti. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest developments.
Nancy Guthrie search: Gloves and male DNA found
The FBI is expecting test results from a glove that investigators found which could potentially be linked to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The FBI is expecting test results from a glove that investigators found which could potentially be linked to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Detainment tactic questioned by family
A man detained in Brooklyn Center has some questioning the methods that law enforcement used in the process. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the details.
A man detained in Brooklyn Center has some questioning the methods that law enforcement used in the process. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the details.
Doctors’ concerns this political session
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines their concerns on the eve of the opening night of the legislative session.
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines their concerns on the eve of the opening night of the legislative session.
DFL lawmakers outline bills to respond to ICE
Minnesota DFL lawmakers and the ACLU of Minnesota are calling for accountability following "Operation Metro Surge."
Minnesota DFL lawmakers and the ACLU of Minnesota are calling for accountability following "Operation Metro Surge."