12K Minnesotans apply for paid leave
State officials say that almost 12,000 Minnesotans have applied for paid leave since the new law was rolled out in December.
State officials say that almost 12,000 Minnesotans have applied for paid leave since the new law was rolled out in December.
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Kaohly Her inauguration speech [FULL]
The new St. Paul mayor, Kaohly Her, was sworn in Friday afternoon.
The new St. Paul mayor, Kaohly Her, was sworn in Friday afternoon.
Anoka-Hennepin looming teachers strike: Mediation resumes Friday
Time is running out for teachers and the Anoka-Hennepin School District to reach a contract agreement. The two sides will come together again on Friday to try to hash out a deal. If they can't, a strike could begin in less than a week.
Time is running out for teachers and the Anoka-Hennepin School District to reach a contract agreement. The two sides will come together again on Friday to try to hash out a deal. If they can't, a strike could begin in less than a week.
Flu cases on the rise in 2026
As the new year begins, Minnesota is seeing a rise in flu cases and hospitalizations resulting from them. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
As the new year begins, Minnesota is seeing a rise in flu cases and hospitalizations resulting from them. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Scrutiny over Minnesota fraud increases
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs after allegations of fraud throughout the state. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest update.
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs after allegations of fraud throughout the state. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest update.
New Minnesota paid leave law begins in 2026
A new year brings a new paid leave law in Minnesota that could offer up to 20 weeks paid time off for families under some circumstances. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
A new year brings a new paid leave law in Minnesota that could offer up to 20 weeks paid time off for families under some circumstances. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
How to deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
A type of depression that people typically experience in the fall seasons by roughly 5% of Americans, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) tends to increase even more in colder months. Here’s some the signs that someone you know might be struggling.
A type of depression that people typically experience in the fall seasons by roughly 5% of Americans, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) tends to increase even more in colder months. Here’s some the signs that someone you know might be struggling.
New paid leave program begins in Minnesota
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.
Minnesota fraud: GOP helps YouTube investigation
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz explains what this means for Minnesota's political climate.
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz explains what this means for Minnesota's political climate.
Somali day care break-in investigated
A Somali-run child care center is sharing footage from an alleged break-in that occurred only days after a social media video went viral for alleging widespread fraud. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.
A Somali-run child care center is sharing footage from an alleged break-in that occurred only days after a social media video went viral for alleging widespread fraud. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.
Minnesota child care federal audit
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
Autism fraud in MN: Children face challenges
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Trump admin freezes federal child care funds
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
Ringing in the new year at Times Square
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the end of 2025, with more than a million celebrating in New York’s iconic Times Square for the legendary ball drop.
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the end of 2025, with more than a million celebrating in New York’s iconic Times Square for the legendary ball drop.
Bodycam released from St. Paul shooting
The St. Paul Police Department has released dashcam and bodycam video of a shooting involving one of their officers on an I-94 ramp that occurred in December.
The St. Paul Police Department has released dashcam and bodycam video of a shooting involving one of their officers on an I-94 ramp that occurred in December.
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Child care funding freeze response [FULL]
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Somali-run day care in Minneapolis broken into, vandalized
Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.
Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.
Child care payments on hold from feds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. That equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. That equates to about $185 million per year.
Minnesota GOP worked with YouTuber on child care fraud viral video
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud.
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Sloppy Joe Totchos
Stephanie Hansen’s cheesy Sloppy Joe Totchos are an easy game day twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Layer the mixture on top of crispy tater tots and top with tomatoes and green onions.
Stephanie Hansen’s cheesy Sloppy Joe Totchos are an easy game day twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Layer the mixture on top of crispy tater tots and top with tomatoes and green onions.