Power outages affecting thousands in Minnesota
Powerful winds swept across Minnesota, knocking out electricity to homes and disabling traffic lights in several areas. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg reports.
Powerful winds swept across Minnesota, knocking out electricity to homes and disabling traffic lights in several areas. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg reports.
MN House passes bill to rename state solar garden program after Melissa Hortman
The Minnesota House of Representatives voted to rename the state's community solar garden program after Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
The Minnesota House of Representatives voted to rename the state's community solar garden program after Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
Melania Trump speaks for Women’s History Month
First Lady Melania Trump spoke at the White House on Thursday, highlighting the role women play in America, saying, “the strength of America is closely tied to the role women play in shaping their children’s character, education, and morals. The values cultivated within our communities shape the voice and vision of our next generation.”
First Lady Melania Trump spoke at the White House on Thursday, highlighting the role women play in America, saying, “the strength of America is closely tied to the role women play in shaping their children’s character, education, and morals. The values cultivated within our communities shape the voice and vision of our next generation.”
Activists rally against Mayor Frey's veto
Minneapolis community organizers, tenants, and City Council member Robin Wonsley held a rally to protest Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance to extend the eviction notice period.
Minneapolis community organizers, tenants, and City Council member Robin Wonsley held a rally to protest Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance to extend the eviction notice period.
Man dies in Minneapolis' 1st fatal fire of 2026
A man died after a house fire in Minneapolis, marking the first fatal fire for the city in 2026.
A man died after a house fire in Minneapolis, marking the first fatal fire for the city in 2026.
Rent support in Minnesota: What’s next?
Several Minnesota lawmakers joined community advocates on Wednesday to promote a package of bills they say would support Minnesota renters who are struggling to pay bills in the wake of increased federal immigration enforcement.
Several Minnesota lawmakers joined community advocates on Wednesday to promote a package of bills they say would support Minnesota renters who are struggling to pay bills in the wake of increased federal immigration enforcement.
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Equal Rights Amendment rally at the MN State Capitol [RAW]
Advocates rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol to calling for the Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. If passed, it would guarantee women the right to make all pregnancy decisions, including abortion.
Advocates rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol to calling for the Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. If passed, it would guarantee women the right to make all pregnancy decisions, including abortion.
Second Congressional District Republican debate
The GOP held a debate between Speaker Lisa Demuth, Kendall Qualls and Patrick Knight.
The GOP held a debate between Speaker Lisa Demuth, Kendall Qualls and Patrick Knight.
Saint Paul Silent Book Club: Read, retreat, relax
The Saint Paul Silent Book Club is giving readers a peaceful way to unwind and connect with fellow readers in the city. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story.
The Saint Paul Silent Book Club is giving readers a peaceful way to unwind and connect with fellow readers in the city. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story.
MN bill meant to cap corporate home ownership stalls
A Minnesota bill aimed at limiting corporate home ownership hit a roadblock while in committee at the Minnesota State Capitol. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
A Minnesota bill aimed at limiting corporate home ownership hit a roadblock while in committee at the Minnesota State Capitol. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
St. Louis Park unites for family who lost son in fire
The St. Louis Park community came together to support a family who lost their son to a house fire last month.
The St. Louis Park community came together to support a family who lost their son to a house fire last month.
Mayor Frey vetoes Minneapolis ordinance to extend eviction notices
Facing a push by advocates and select Minneapolis City Council members to approve an ordinance extending the eviction notice period, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that he had vetoed the proposal on Wednesday, outlining an effort to instead focus on rental assistance for residents. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Facing a push by advocates and select Minneapolis City Council members to approve an ordinance extending the eviction notice period, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that he had vetoed the proposal on Wednesday, outlining an effort to instead focus on rental assistance for residents. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Target boycott over DEI continues, local advocates say company 'went around' true leaders
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
Target boycott not over, Minnesota activists say
Minnesota activists held a news conference to say they are continuing the boycott against Target over its rollback of DEI measures in 2025.
Minnesota activists held a news conference to say they are continuing the boycott against Target over its rollback of DEI measures in 2025.
Frey vetoes eviction extension in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the City Council's eviction extension ordinance, but is offering rental help instead. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the City Council's eviction extension ordinance, but is offering rental help instead. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
E-bike crash victim testifies in support of new bill
A Hastings woman spoke before Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday, detailing a crash involving an e-bike last summer that left her with health complications, but no recourse, due to no charges being filed.
A Hastings woman spoke before Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday, detailing a crash involving an e-bike last summer that left her with health complications, but no recourse, due to no charges being filed.
Combatting Parkinson’s Disease legislation package
Leaders with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) joined Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday to introduced the Minnesota Parkinson’s Research Trust Fund Act, which aims to establish a “dedicated special revenue fund to accelerate breakthroughs and solidify Minnesota's position as a global leader in neurological research” as well as ban on the herbicide paraquat, which they say studies have associated with higher Parkinson’s Disease risk.
Leaders with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) joined Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday to introduced the Minnesota Parkinson’s Research Trust Fund Act, which aims to establish a “dedicated special revenue fund to accelerate breakthroughs and solidify Minnesota's position as a global leader in neurological research” as well as ban on the herbicide paraquat, which they say studies have associated with higher Parkinson’s Disease risk.
Mayor Frey vetoes Minneapolis ordinance to extend eviction notices
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed an ordinance that would have extended eviction notices to 60 days, up from 30, until August for renters in the wake of increased immigration enforcement.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed an ordinance that would have extended eviction notices to 60 days, up from 30, until August for renters in the wake of increased immigration enforcement.
Minnesota BAC test results questioned
Blood-alcohol sample results from a crime lab that services three Minnesota counties are under criticism for potentially using an expired test solution. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with one defense attorney raising issues about the results, and whether or not they should be used.
Blood-alcohol sample results from a crime lab that services three Minnesota counties are under criticism for potentially using an expired test solution. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with one defense attorney raising issues about the results, and whether or not they should be used.
Minnesota paid leave law business concerns
Minnesota’s new paid family medical leave program started in January, but some businesses are already reporting big concerns. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minnesota’s new paid family medical leave program started in January, but some businesses are already reporting big concerns. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the latest.