Mayor Frey calls Minneapolis ‘City of Heroes’ at annual meeting
Speaking at the annual Minneapolis Downtown Council meeting, Mayor Jacob Frey described Minneapolis as “a city of heroes,” referencing how community members stepped up during heightened ICE enforcement and assisted their neighbors. Frey also highlighted declining crime rates and new business openings in the city.
Speaking at the annual Minneapolis Downtown Council meeting, Mayor Jacob Frey described Minneapolis as “a city of heroes,” referencing how community members stepped up during heightened ICE enforcement and assisted their neighbors. Frey also highlighted declining crime rates and new business openings in the city.
St. Paul declares snow emergency starting Thursday night
St. Paul has declared a snow emergency after the Twin Cities received its largest snowfall of the season Wednesday. The snow emergency goes into effect Thursday night.
St. Paul has declared a snow emergency after the Twin Cities received its largest snowfall of the season Wednesday. The snow emergency goes into effect Thursday night.
Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel honored by Minneapolis Council
The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution honoring the life of Fletcher Merkel – the 8-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church on Aug. 27.
The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution honoring the life of Fletcher Merkel – the 8-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church on Aug. 27.
Fletcher Merkel honored by Minneapolis City Council
A resolution honoring the life of Fletcher Merkel – the 8-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church - has been unanimously approved by the Minneapolis City Council.
A resolution honoring the life of Fletcher Merkel – the 8-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church - has been unanimously approved by the Minneapolis City Council.
Minnesota mayors detail ICE surge impacts, recovery plan
Minnesota's Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Coalition announces its recovery plans and 2026 legislative agenda after Operation Metro Surge. Speakers, including the mayors of Hopkins, Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, and Eden Prairie, discussed how their communities are responding to the effects of the federal enforcement operation.
Minnesota's Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Coalition announces its recovery plans and 2026 legislative agenda after Operation Metro Surge. Speakers, including the mayors of Hopkins, Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, and Eden Prairie, discussed how their communities are responding to the effects of the federal enforcement operation.
Jackknifed semi on I-94 in Rogers
A semi-truck jackknifed on Interstate 94, between Exit 205 and Minnesota 101, in Rogers Thursday morning. This is causing a large backup.
A semi-truck jackknifed on Interstate 94, between Exit 205 and Minnesota 101, in Rogers Thursday morning. This is causing a large backup.
Mpls man measures ice thickness to keep public safe
A Minneapolis man is keeping the Twin Cities safe by measuring the ice thickness on the city's Chain of Lakes. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
A Minneapolis man is keeping the Twin Cities safe by measuring the ice thickness on the city's Chain of Lakes. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
MN weather: Hundreds of crashes during winter storm
The Minnesota State Patrol responded to hundreds of crashes across the state during a winter storm. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest details.
The Minnesota State Patrol responded to hundreds of crashes across the state during a winter storm. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest details.
Judge finds government attorney in contempt of court
A U.S. District Court Court judge imposed a stiff penalty on a government attorney for a violation of a court order related to the release of a detained immigrant. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest details.
A U.S. District Court Court judge imposed a stiff penalty on a government attorney for a violation of a court order related to the release of a detained immigrant. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest details.
MN weather: 'Snowing sideways' across the state
FOX 9 has the latest update on tough travel conditions during the Wednesday evening commute.
FOX 9 has the latest update on tough travel conditions during the Wednesday evening commute.
MN weather: Strong winds and increasing snowfall in the Twin Cities
FOX 9 meteorologist Ian Leonard has the latest updates on a winter storm in Minnesota.
FOX 9 meteorologist Ian Leonard has the latest updates on a winter storm in Minnesota.
Trump’s housing plan: ‘Owners not renters’
The White House says President Trump is working on several solutions to bring down the cost of owning a home for Americans, saying he would prefer a nation of “owners not renters” as the administration works to expedite permitting, and floats the idea of banning institutional purchases of single-family homes.
The White House says President Trump is working on several solutions to bring down the cost of owning a home for Americans, saying he would prefer a nation of “owners not renters” as the administration works to expedite permitting, and floats the idea of banning institutional purchases of single-family homes.
Renee Good memorial site damaged in fire, being investigated as 'suspicious'
Authorities say the memorial site near where Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent was damaged in a fire Tuesday night.
Authorities say the memorial site near where Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent was damaged in a fire Tuesday night.
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ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 2]
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part two of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part two of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
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ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 3]
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part three of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part three of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
Midterm elections: Voter ID executive order considered
President Trump says he is exploring legal options on an executive order surrounding voter ID prior to midterm elections in November, calling the Save America Act a “common sense piece of legislation” that he wants Congress to act on before voters head to polls.
President Trump says he is exploring legal options on an executive order surrounding voter ID prior to midterm elections in November, calling the Save America Act a “common sense piece of legislation” that he wants Congress to act on before voters head to polls.
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ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 1]
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part one of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part one of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.
Government shutdown latest: ‘No contact’ with Dems
With the federal government now in a partial shutdown centered in part around funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that President Trump so far has had “no contact” with Democratic lawmakers in an effort to make a deal. Meanwhile, federal workers in agencies such as FEMA and the TSA are currently working unpaid.
With the federal government now in a partial shutdown centered in part around funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that President Trump so far has had “no contact” with Democratic lawmakers in an effort to make a deal. Meanwhile, federal workers in agencies such as FEMA and the TSA are currently working unpaid.
Potomac River sewage spill: ‘Poop smell’ worries White House
A sewage leak that has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River has White House officials that the river could still “smell like poop” this summer as officials look to host an America 250 party commemorating the nation’s founding. On Wednesday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explains the current federal efforts to clean up the mess.
A sewage leak that has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River has White House officials that the river could still “smell like poop” this summer as officials look to host an America 250 party commemorating the nation’s founding. On Wednesday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explains the current federal efforts to clean up the mess.
Minnesota BWCA mining ban latest
Ahead of a vote to potentially erase a 20-year ban on mining operations in northern Minnesota, Save the Boundary Waters held a press conference outside the Minnesota capitol on Wednesday featuring Senator Tina Smith and other stakeholders to discuss the resolution that “will allow the Trump Administration to fast-track a foreign-owned sulfide-ore copper mining project that has been proven to be a raw deal for Minnesotans and Americans.”
Ahead of a vote to potentially erase a 20-year ban on mining operations in northern Minnesota, Save the Boundary Waters held a press conference outside the Minnesota capitol on Wednesday featuring Senator Tina Smith and other stakeholders to discuss the resolution that “will allow the Trump Administration to fast-track a foreign-owned sulfide-ore copper mining project that has been proven to be a raw deal for Minnesotans and Americans.”