Annunciation student given Citizen Honor Award for protecting friend during mass shooting

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is recognizing Annunciation student Victor Greenawalt for demonstrating "extraordinary bravery beyond his years" when he protected his friend and classmate Weston Halsne from gunfire during the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting.

Behind the book 'Becoming the Twin Cities'
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Award-winning author Drew M. Ross spoke about his book, "Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes and Enduring Rivalries," which examines the 19th-century history of how Minneapolis and St. Paul remained separate cities. FOX 9's Tim Blotz spoke with Ross about the conflicts that crafted the current boundaries.

MN State Sen. Quade addresses AI regulation bills
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Minnesota State Senator Erin Maye Quade spoke with FOX 9's Amy Hockert on wide range of issues, including artificial intelligence, non-disclosure agreements and self-driving vehicles coming to the state. 

MN rural hospitals face maternity care crisis
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Rural communities in Minnesota are facing a severe lack of maternity care resources as many go without any hospital-based obstetric services in their area. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with Blue Earth United Health Hospital District CEO Rick Ash to learn more.  

Minnesota Fraud: More plea deals expected in Feeding Our Future Scandal
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More defendants in the Feeding Our Future scandal are expected to take plea deals after initially pleading not guilty. Meanwhile, Aimee Bock, who prosecutors say was the "ringleader" of the fraud scheme, has yet to be sentenced. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest details. 

MN lawmakers target prediction markets at State Capitol
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Some Minnesota lawmakers are working to ban prediction markets, which can include sports betting. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full report. 

Liam Ramos and his family ordered to leave the country
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The asylum claim for Liam Ramos and his family were denied by an immigration judge, and the clock is ticking for the family's attorney to appeal. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the full report. 

Judge denies asylum claim for Liam Ramos' family
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The family of Liam Ramos, the 5-year-old boy whose photo went viral after he was taken into ICE custody, is facing deportation after their asylum claim was denied. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the full report. 

Deadline looms for sports betting bills at MN State Capitol
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Some Minnesota lawmakers are targeting prediction markets, which can include sports betting. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details. 

MN lawmakers get free meals if they dine with opposing legislators
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Sweeney's Saloon in St. Paul is offering free meals to lawmakers who are willing to "Dine across the aisle" with colleagues from the opposing party. 

ICE surge: People of Twin Cities honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award

The people of the Twin Cities will be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their stand against federal immigration enforcement.

Former St. Paul CVS pharmacy demolished
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Crews demolished the former CVS pharmacy in St. Paul at University and Snelling Avenues after it shuttered back in 2022.

Hegseth details Iran strikes, mission goals
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has struck more than 7,000 targets in Iran as Operation Epic Fury continues. He said the mission remains focused on eliminating Iran’s missile capabilities and preventing it from obtaining a nuclear weapon, adding that U.S. forces are “winning decisively.”

Taste Buds: World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls

Stephanie Hansen visits Isles Bun & Coffee in Minneapolis to uncover the secrets behind their made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls, voted the world’s best by World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls in 2024 with a special nod to their famous Puppy Dog Tails.

Derrick Thompson sentenced in federal court on gun, drug charges

A federal court has sentenced Derrick Thompson for gun and drug convictions years after he caused a crash that killed five women in Minneapolis.

MN political fight over self-driving cars
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Lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are discussing the future of self-driving cars in the state, with some expressing concerns over threats to job loss as well as safety on the roads. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full report. 

Bills on autonomous vehicles discussed at MN State Capitol
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Minnesota lawmakers are discussing the future of autonomous vehicles at the State Capitol. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details. 

Minnesota fraud: 2 more people plead guilty in Feeding Our Future scheme

Two more people pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court to one count of wire fraud in the Feeding Our Future fraud case. A third rejected a plea deal, and heads to trial on April 7.

Mullin regrets statements about Alex Pretti
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin told senators he regretted the statements he made about Alex Pretti in the aftermath of the shooting in Minneapolis.