Holiday travel season expected to set records
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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
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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
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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 
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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. 

UCare informs customers of shutdown
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UCare started alerting customers last week that they will need to transition to a different plan before the end of the year, leaving thousands of members looking to find new Medicare supplement coverage.

MN jail commissioner asked to step down
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The Minnesota Sheriff’s Association is calling on the department of corrections commissioner to step down in a move that is largely symbolic. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni explains the latest.

Minnesota fraud now under focus
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The U.S. House oversight committee is investigating Minnesota's handling of fraud after federal prosecutors highlighted the potential of up to $9 billion stemming from programs throughout the state.

Minnesota focuses on fraud prevention
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After federal prosecutors highlighted a potential fraud of $9 billion, Minnesota state agencies are focusing on fraud prevention.

New restaurant for former Owamni space on West River Parkway sought

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking a new restaurant for its Water Works Pavilion.- a space once inhabited by award-winning Owamni.

Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Minneapolis real estate agent

Lyndon Wiggins, the man convicted of plotting to kidnap and kill a Minneapolis real estate agent and mother on New Year's Eve 2019, was sentenced to life behind bars on Monday without the possibility of parole.

Judge sentences Lyndon Wiggins to life in prison
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Lyndon Wiggins was sentenced to life behind bars, the mandatory sentence, for the murder of Monique Baugh on New Year's Eve 2019.

Minneapolis outdoor ice rinks open for the season

Minneapolis outdoor ice rinks have opened for the season, just in time for winter break.

Minneapolis ice rinks open for the season
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The city's outdoor skating season is underway, with most of Minneapolis's 42 ice rinks now open. FOX 9's Se Kwon joined Minneapolis Park Board president Cathy Abene to learn more about what's available this winter season.

Fallout continues over release of Epstein files
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The Justice Department has released more of the Jeffrey Epstein files over the weekend, but critics say the administration isn’t moving fast enough. This follows concerns raised that some of the files disappeared and then reappeared shortly later. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports. 

Secret War: Hmong veterans still fighting
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The CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong men and boys as surrogate fighters for the U.S. in the Secret War in Laos during the 1960s and 1970s. Approximately 35,000 Hmong died protecting American interests in Southeast Asia. SGU Veterans continue to fight for recognition from the U.S. government for their sacrifices.

ICE protest on Lake Street in Minneapolis [RAW]
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Protesters marched on Lake Street in Minneapolis in support of immigrants and against federal agents working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

Water rescues in California after heavy rain
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Heavy rainfall continues to impact the west coast heading into the holiday week. Several rescues took place in California over the weekend as emergency crews responded to rising water levels. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports. 

DOJ defends partial release of Epstein files
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The Justice Department released more files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation over the weekend, but critics say the administration isn’t moving fast enough. As Doug Luzader reports from Washington this morning, some files disappeared and then quickly reappeared.

50 years of Hmong in Minnesota: A Timeline
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This year (2025) marks 50 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the United States. Today, 330,000 Hmong people reside in the U.S., with nearly a third of them living in Minnesota. However, their journey to get to the U.S. goes back even further.