MN pharmacists say they were punished after refusing to dispense gender transition drugs

Two Twin Cities pharmacists have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and Walgreens after one was fired, and another had hours reduced when they refused to dispense gender transition medications due to religious reasons.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Aug. 22-24)

There's plenty to do this weekend in Minnesota, from the Minnesota State Fair to speedcubing championships and a festival dedicated to potatoes.

Woodbury Topgolf slated for October opening

The new Topgolf location in Woodbury moved closer to opening on Wednesday as it was granted its liquor license by the Woodbury City Council.

Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS.
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A new FOX 9 documentary tells the inside story of how 3M contaminated the world?s blood and water. Video depositions exclusively obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators reveal what company executives said under oath.

Nicole Mitchell resigns from her Senate seat after burglary conviction

Sen. Nicole Mitchell announced Friday that she is stepping down from her Minnesota Senate seat. This comes after she was found guilty of breaking into her stepmother's home in April 2024.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial begins Monday
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Minnesota state senator Nicole Mitchell is set to face trial this week over her burglary arrest in northern Minnesota.

Defense expert says Nicole Mitchell 'has to testify'
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Questions remain ahead of the jury selection for Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is accused of breaking into her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes in April 2024. Paul Applebaum, a defense attorney who is not connected to the case, said Sen. Nicole Mitchell "absolutely has to testify."

Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial starts Monday: How to stream

The burglary trial of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, which was rescheduled after the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, begins Monday.

3M settlement water projects??
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Minnesota-based 3M is required to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up PFAS-contaminated drinking water in the Twin Cities after the company dumped chemical waste in the east metro for decades. But with money from a 2018 settlement agreement running out, the company is now pushing back on whether all of those projects are ?reasonable and necessary."

Minnesota lobbyist charged after texts threatening to shoot lawmakers

A lobbyist from Minnesota faces charges after allegedly threatening to shoot lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol, detailing how much ammo he had, and an intent to “blow somebody’s face off."

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule remembered by agent
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Jill Sobule was remembered by her agent after she was found dead after a Woodbury house fire. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.

Jill Sobule found dead in Woodbury house fire
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Firefighters found singer and songwriter Jill Sobule dead inside a burning home in Woodbury on Thursday. Sobule was known for the 1995 hits "Supermodel" and "I Kissed a Girl." The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

METRO Gold Line opens in east Twin Cities metro

Elected officials gathered on Saturday to celebrate a milestone accomplishment. Saturday was the first day of operations for the new METRO Gold Line, a frequent all-day bus service along a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in the east metro.

Metro Transit unveils new rapid bus line
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Metro Transit now offers a rapid bus line that reaches out to the east metro. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.

Metro Transit Gold Line to open this weekend
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The Metro Transit Gold Line, running from Woodbury to downtown St. Paul, is set to open for service this weekend. FOX 9's Se Kwon was live with Oakdale Mayor Kevin Zabel to learn more.

DFL Sen. Mitchell faces new charge in alleged burglary

Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) has been given an additional charge for the burglary of her stepmother's home with the goal of getting items that belonged to her late father. 

School bus aide charged with assaulting boy
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A school bus aide from St. Paul is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct after a 6-year-old reported being groped by him on a ride home.