'Fraud tourism': People traveled to MN because it's 'easy money'
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges related to various state programs in Minnesota, noting new charges in the Housing Stabilization Services Program, including people who came to Minnesota for "fraud tourism" because they heard the program was "easy money."
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges related to various state programs in Minnesota, noting new charges in the Housing Stabilization Services Program, including people who came to Minnesota for "fraud tourism" because they heard the program was "easy money."
MN housing program fraud: 5 more people charged
Five more people have been charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program fraud scheme, authorities announced at a press conference on Thursday. The U.S. Attorney's Office held a press conference to announce these cases of "fraud tourism." In total, 13 pepole have been charged in this program.
Five more people have been charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program fraud scheme, authorities announced at a press conference on Thursday. The U.S. Attorney's Office held a press conference to announce these cases of "fraud tourism." In total, 13 pepole have been charged in this program.
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience [TRAILER]
This new FOX 9 documentary, "Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience," 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. Hmong Americans in Minnesota, spanning multiple generations, also share their hopes for the next 50 years.
This new FOX 9 documentary, "Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience," 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. Hmong Americans in Minnesota, spanning multiple generations, also share their hopes for the next 50 years.
Wolves set to retire Kevin Garnett's number as former star rejoins franchise
Kevin Garnett will finally have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves and is slated to take a role with the team after years of bad blood between the NBA legend and the franchise.
Kevin Garnett will finally have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves and is slated to take a role with the team after years of bad blood between the NBA legend and the franchise.
Primp Our Tree Delivery in Woodbury
As the holiday season approaches, FOX 9 continues to spread cheer with its Primp Our Tree Christmas tree deliveries. Tom Butler and Kelly O'Connell recently visited Breanna Buckhalton in Woodbury with a van full of holiday cheer. Buckhalton, who was nominated by a family friend, has three children of her own and recently welcomed three foster children into her home. The family just moved from Minneapolis to Woodbury, so the delivery was perfectly timed as money and resources are tight.
As the holiday season approaches, FOX 9 continues to spread cheer with its Primp Our Tree Christmas tree deliveries. Tom Butler and Kelly O'Connell recently visited Breanna Buckhalton in Woodbury with a van full of holiday cheer. Buckhalton, who was nominated by a family friend, has three children of her own and recently welcomed three foster children into her home. The family just moved from Minneapolis to Woodbury, so the delivery was perfectly timed as money and resources are tight.
Ellingson Motorcars: Rolling along for 30 years
Ellingson motorcars in the northwest metro has been buying and selling vintage vehicles for more than three decades.
Ellingson motorcars in the northwest metro has been buying and selling vintage vehicles for more than three decades.
Breakthrough U of M research on PFAS
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have a break through in how to clean PFAS. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have a break through in how to clean PFAS. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
DNR could limit walleye possession
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources could set a limit on how many walleyes can be in your possession. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources could set a limit on how many walleyes can be in your possession. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
New HCAO policy on taking statements from children
A new policy at the Hennepin County Attorney's Office aims to prevent false confessions. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
A new policy at the Hennepin County Attorney's Office aims to prevent false confessions. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Donations welcome at MOA Giving Tree this weekend
The Catholic Charities Giving Tree is welcoming donations at Mall of America this weekend.
The Catholic Charities Giving Tree is welcoming donations at Mall of America this weekend.
President Trump attacks Minnesota Somali community
President Trump used an evening address to the nation to disparage the Somali community in Minnesota.
President Trump used an evening address to the nation to disparage the Somali community in Minnesota.
Trump addresses nation from White House
United States President Donald Trump addressed the nation in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night.
United States President Donald Trump addressed the nation in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night.
Testing requirement could smother MN cannabis business
The testing requirement for recreational cannabis could hurt business, as there are only two testing facilities in the whole state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
The testing requirement for recreational cannabis could hurt business, as there are only two testing facilities in the whole state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Twin Cities school threats: Status of investigation
Charges are possible in the Twin Cities school threats that led to multiple schools closing. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Charges are possible in the Twin Cities school threats that led to multiple schools closing. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Future unclear for disabled dog rescue
A Hastings rescue for disabled animals is facing closure after Meta stopped monetizing the rescue's Facebook page. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
A Hastings rescue for disabled animals is facing closure after Meta stopped monetizing the rescue's Facebook page. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Animal rescue struggles after Meta removes page
An animal rescue in Hastings is facing financial struggles after its primary source of funding was cut off. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the full report.
An animal rescue in Hastings is facing financial struggles after its primary source of funding was cut off. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the full report.
Hemp ban impacting CBD products in Minnesota
A ban on hemp-derived products is having an impact on CBD products in Minnesota as labs struggle with a testing backlog.
A ban on hemp-derived products is having an impact on CBD products in Minnesota as labs struggle with a testing backlog.
Teen arrested for school threats across south metro
Authorities arrested one teenager and are questioning two other juveniles over threats that caused south metro schools to cancel classes.
Authorities arrested one teenager and are questioning two other juveniles over threats that caused south metro schools to cancel classes.
Minneapolis man accused of tackling ICE agent during Monday protest
A man is accused of threatening and tackling an ICE agent during a chaotic protest on Monday in Minneapolis as agents attempted to make arrests near Karmel.
A man is accused of threatening and tackling an ICE agent during a chaotic protest on Monday in Minneapolis as agents attempted to make arrests near Karmel.
FOX 9 All Day: Dec. 17, 2025
MPD Chief O'Hara, Minnesota Hockey HOF, Nisswa mayor conflict, and reaction to medica cuts on today's episode of All Day Live.
MPD Chief O'Hara, Minnesota Hockey HOF, Nisswa mayor conflict, and reaction to medica cuts on today's episode of All Day Live.