Design Minnesota’s next state park license plate
Minnesota is looking for a new state parks and trails license plate, and this time the public gets to help design it. Sara Berhow from the DNR joins us to explain this year’s North Shore theme, what makes a winning design, and how your artwork could end up on vehicles across the state.
Minnesota is looking for a new state parks and trails license plate, and this time the public gets to help design it. Sara Berhow from the DNR joins us to explain this year’s North Shore theme, what makes a winning design, and how your artwork could end up on vehicles across the state.
Lake Minnetonka Wakesurf Open
The Lake Minnetonka Wakesurf Open is back this weekend, bringing top riders, live music, food, and family fun to Cook’s Bay as part of the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. World champion wakesurfer Tyler Stewart joins us to preview the competition, explain why Minnesota has become a wakesurfing hotspot, and share what spectators can expect on and off the water. PHOTO CREDIT: WC STUDIOS
The Lake Minnetonka Wakesurf Open is back this weekend, bringing top riders, live music, food, and family fun to Cook’s Bay as part of the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. World champion wakesurfer Tyler Stewart joins us to preview the competition, explain why Minnesota has become a wakesurfing hotspot, and share what spectators can expect on and off the water. PHOTO CREDIT: WC STUDIOS
What will it take for the northern Minnesota wildfires to end?
A Minnesota incident meteorologist is warning Minnesotans not to let their guard down as wildfires continue to threaten the northern part of the state, despite a recent burst of rain granting a temporary reprieve.
A Minnesota incident meteorologist is warning Minnesotans not to let their guard down as wildfires continue to threaten the northern part of the state, despite a recent burst of rain granting a temporary reprieve.
MN wildfires: Full news conference in Ely
Authorities in Minnesota gave an update on the wildfires that are burning in the northern part of the state and warned that the fires will likely last until there is a significant shift in the weather.
Authorities in Minnesota gave an update on the wildfires that are burning in the northern part of the state and warned that the fires will likely last until there is a significant shift in the weather.
New election integrity documents
Political analyst Blois Olson joins us to discuss President Trump’s speech and newly released election integrity documents. We break down what was announced and what it could mean.
Political analyst Blois Olson joins us to discuss President Trump’s speech and newly released election integrity documents. We break down what was announced and what it could mean.
Aquatennial is back!
The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back for another summer of parades, fireworks, and community celebrations. We're joined by Aquatennial Commodore Marie Carrell to talk about what's new this year, longtime traditions, and what visitors can expect.
The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back for another summer of parades, fireworks, and community celebrations. We're joined by Aquatennial Commodore Marie Carrell to talk about what's new this year, longtime traditions, and what visitors can expect.
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay shares wildfire update
Wildfires in northern Minnesota continue to burn, and St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay has details on the efforts to contain the flames.
Wildfires in northern Minnesota continue to burn, and St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay has details on the efforts to contain the flames.
MN wildfires: 'Weather started this, weather can end this'
State officials are addressing what it would take for the wildfires in northern Minnesota to end, pointing out that it will take a significant pattern change in the current weather.
State officials are addressing what it would take for the wildfires in northern Minnesota to end, pointing out that it will take a significant pattern change in the current weather.
MN wildfires: DNR praises interagency coordination
A spokesperson for the Minnesota DNR expressed his gratitude for the state and federal agencies that are working together to battle the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
A spokesperson for the Minnesota DNR expressed his gratitude for the state and federal agencies that are working together to battle the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: Officials warn 'Fuel conditions are extremely dry'
Authorities are highlighting the challenges encountered by crews as they work to contain the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
Authorities are highlighting the challenges encountered by crews as they work to contain the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: State officials discuss strategy to protect assets
State officials are discussing the strategy to protect assets in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
State officials are discussing the strategy to protect assets in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Brooklyn Park police ask for public's help in finding assault suspect
Brooklyn Park police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who they say broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her at gunpoint.
Brooklyn Park police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who they say broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her at gunpoint.
MN weather: Wildfires continue Friday afternoon, air quality improves
Weather forecast update for Friday, July 17, 2026.
Weather forecast update for Friday, July 17, 2026.
Minnesota air quality: MPCA issues alert through Monday, warns of hazardous conditions
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued another air quality alert Friday, warning that wildfire smoke could bring hazardous air quality to parts of Minnesota through Monday.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued another air quality alert Friday, warning that wildfire smoke could bring hazardous air quality to parts of Minnesota through Monday.
MN weather: Friday forecast update
Weather forecast update for Friday, July 17, 2026.
Weather forecast update for Friday, July 17, 2026.
Wildfire smoke health risks explained
Air quality has improved across much of Minnesota, but concerns remain in northeastern Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues to impact the region. Dr. Abigail Miller of UnitedHealthcare discusses the health risks of wildfire smoke, whether masks help, and how people can protect themselves during poor air quality.
Air quality has improved across much of Minnesota, but concerns remain in northeastern Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues to impact the region. Dr. Abigail Miller of UnitedHealthcare discusses the health risks of wildfire smoke, whether masks help, and how people can protect themselves during poor air quality.
Tracking air quality conditions across Minnesota
Wildfire smoke is still impacting air quality across Minnesota. Here's a look at conditions at 8 a.m. on Friday.
Wildfire smoke is still impacting air quality across Minnesota. Here's a look at conditions at 8 a.m. on Friday.
Wildfire smoke impacting air quality in Canada, US
While northern Minnesota is battling more than a dozen wildfires, Canada is dealing with nearly 900 wildfires burning nearly 2.5 million acres. FOX’s Asher Redd has the latest on smoke impact and air quality concerns.
While northern Minnesota is battling more than a dozen wildfires, Canada is dealing with nearly 900 wildfires burning nearly 2.5 million acres. FOX’s Asher Redd has the latest on smoke impact and air quality concerns.
Winona Airport Lake incident leaves man dead, sheriff says
A man was found dead after an incident at Airport Lake in Winona, according to the Winona County Sheriff's Office.
A man was found dead after an incident at Airport Lake in Winona, according to the Winona County Sheriff's Office.
MN fraud suspect in jail after arrest in Somalia
A suspect in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme is being held in Sherburne County Jail after being extradited from Somalia, where he was allegedly hiding for years. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest details.
A suspect in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme is being held in Sherburne County Jail after being extradited from Somalia, where he was allegedly hiding for years. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest details.