Minnesota school closings for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
A winter storm bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions to northern Minnesota has led several schools to be closed or delay openings on Wednesday.
A winter storm bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions to northern Minnesota has led several schools to be closed or delay openings on Wednesday.
Twin Cities mourn civil rights icon Jesse Jackson
Community activists in the Twin Cities are mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away in Chicago at the age of 84.
Community activists in the Twin Cities are mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away in Chicago at the age of 84.
Tragedies shape priorities as Minnesota Legislature gets underway
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session began Tuesday at the State Capitol.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session began Tuesday at the State Capitol.
Eagan passes moratorium on data centers
Eagan voted to ban any data centers from being built in the city for one year. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Eagan voted to ban any data centers from being built in the city for one year. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Minnesota weather: What to expect for rain, snow
Heavy snow has arrived in northern Minnesota, while overnight thunderstorms are expected in the Twin Cities.
Heavy snow has arrived in northern Minnesota, while overnight thunderstorms are expected in the Twin Cities.
MN weather: Snow, rain and maybe a thunderstorm
Minnesota will see a wide variety of weather across the state, including snow, rain and maybe even a thunderstorm.
Minnesota will see a wide variety of weather across the state, including snow, rain and maybe even a thunderstorm.
Jesse Jackson’s Minnesota connection
Known for working with Dr. Martin Luther King and carrying the civil rights movement after his assassination, Jesse Jackson was also no stranger to Minnesota. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains the connection on the day of his death.
Known for working with Dr. Martin Luther King and carrying the civil rights movement after his assassination, Jesse Jackson was also no stranger to Minnesota. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains the connection on the day of his death.
Minnesota lawmakers outline priorities
Lawmakers say major evens such as deadly shootings, massive fraud allegations and federal immigration enforcement are shaping their policies for this legislative session. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains where Minnesota’s politics could be headed in 2026.
Lawmakers say major evens such as deadly shootings, massive fraud allegations and federal immigration enforcement are shaping their policies for this legislative session. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains where Minnesota’s politics could be headed in 2026.
Minnesota meth ring: Man with Sinaloa Cartel ties convicted of drug trafficking
A major methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy linked to the Sinaloa Cartel has led to the conviction of one man who authorities believe helped run the operation in Minnesota.
A major methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy linked to the Sinaloa Cartel has led to the conviction of one man who authorities believe helped run the operation in Minnesota.
Bodycam video shows shooting of Donald Felver in Duluth
Body camera video released by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office shows the shooting of Donald Felver III after an apparent exchange of gunfire following a pursuit last week.
Body camera video released by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office shows the shooting of Donald Felver III after an apparent exchange of gunfire following a pursuit last week.
Minnesota's first-ever ban on data center, crypto operations approved
Eagan has approved a year-long ban on the development of any proposed data centers or cryptocurrency operations.
Eagan has approved a year-long ban on the development of any proposed data centers or cryptocurrency operations.
Walz speaks on immigration, economy at MN Chamber
At the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke to an annual event of business and policy leaders, honoring Melissa Hortman after her death and outlining political priorities ahead such as immigration and the economy.
At the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke to an annual event of business and policy leaders, honoring Melissa Hortman after her death and outlining political priorities ahead such as immigration and the economy.
Georgia Fort in court for church protest case
Independent Georgia Fort was arraigned and plead not guilty for her role in an anti-ICE protest at a church in St. Paul. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Independent Georgia Fort was arraigned and plead not guilty for her role in an anti-ICE protest at a church in St. Paul. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Honoring Melissa Hortman on 1st day of session
On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers honored the late Melissa Hortman. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers honored the late Melissa Hortman. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minneapolis council debates liquor licenses for hotels allegedly housing ICE agents
Two prominent Minneapolis hotels, the Canopy and the Depot, are at the center of a heated debate over their liquor license renewals.
Two prominent Minneapolis hotels, the Canopy and the Depot, are at the center of a heated debate over their liquor license renewals.
Minneapolis hotels liquor license stall
Two Minneapolis hotels are waiting to hear a determination on liquor license approvals by the Minneapolis City Council after concerns have been raised over a practice of accommodating ICE agents.
Two Minneapolis hotels are waiting to hear a determination on liquor license approvals by the Minneapolis City Council after concerns have been raised over a practice of accommodating ICE agents.
Church protest charges: Latest details
Two more of pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from a protest against immigration enforcement at a church in St. Paul last month. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest details.
Two more of pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from a protest against immigration enforcement at a church in St. Paul last month. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest details.
Minnesota United FC kicks off 2026 season at Austin FC Saturday
Minnesota United FC kicks off its 2026 regular season at Austin FC Saturday night. The Loons have a new head coach in Cameron Knowles, and a new star in James Rodriguez. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim has more on what the season could look like.
Minnesota United FC kicks off its 2026 regular season at Austin FC Saturday night. The Loons have a new head coach in Cameron Knowles, and a new star in James Rodriguez. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim has more on what the season could look like.
Melissa Hortman’s influence endures in Minnesota Legislature
As the new legislative session kicks off, the focus is on remembering Melissa Hortman, a significant figure in Minnesota politics.
As the new legislative session kicks off, the focus is on remembering Melissa Hortman, a significant figure in Minnesota politics.
Fort in court, Hortmans honored & legislature back in session
Georgia Fort appears in court today, and we cover reactions to her arraignment. Lawmakers honor Melissa Hortman as the MN Legislature returns for day one back in session, and we break down what else to expect in the weeks ahead. All this and more on today’s episode of The Afternoon Shift.
Georgia Fort appears in court today, and we cover reactions to her arraignment. Lawmakers honor Melissa Hortman as the MN Legislature returns for day one back in session, and we break down what else to expect in the weeks ahead. All this and more on today’s episode of The Afternoon Shift.