Sen. Klobuchar considering run for MN governor as Walz drops out: Sources

Senator Amy Klobuchar is weighing a bid for Minnesota governor as Tim Walz announces he will drop his bid for a third term, sources tell FOX 9's Corin Hoggard.

Minnesota governor’s race: Potential Democratic contenders after Walz's exit

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he will not seek reelection, opening the door for a new Democratic frontrunner in the 2026 governor’s race.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops out of governor’s race
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday morning he will not seek reelection for a third term as governor. The announcement comes as Walz faces growing national criticism, including from President Donald Trump, over his handling of fraud in the state.

Nicolas Maduro to appear in New York court Monday
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Nicolas Maduro, the former leader of Venezuela, is due in a New York federal courthouse on Monday after being arrested in a dramatic weekend raid. He faces multiple federal drug and gun charges. Congressional leaders are set to learn more about the daring operation that brought him to the U.S. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports. 

Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.

MN weather: Rain and freezing rain likely Monday night
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A quiet and mild Monday will give way to rain and freezing rain at night. A winter weather advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Monday to noon Tuesday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.

Walz likely to drop out of 2026 governor's race: Report
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is likely to drop out of the 2026 governor's race amid growing criticism over his administration's handling of fraud in the state, according to reports. Walz will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. on Monday.

Tim Walz likely to drop out of 2026 Governor's race
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Tim Walz is addressing his political future at 11 a.m. Monday, and according to political analyst Blois Olson, Walz is likely to announce he's dropping out of the 2026 race for Minnesota governor. Walz took office in January of 2019, and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President with Kamala Harris.

Minnesota's Venezuelan community celebrates Maduro's capture
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Venezuelans in Minnesota are celebrating the capture of President Nicholas Maduro, but uncertainty about the future remains.

Hortman family reacts to Pres. Trump conspiracy
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The family of Rep. Melissa Hortman is asking President Donald Trump to remove a conspiracy theory video suggesting Gov. Walz was behind the assassination of Hortman and her husband Mark.

Rep. Melissa Hortman's children ask Pres. Trump to take down conspiracy video

The children of Rep. Melissa Hortman are asking President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved in the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband last summer.

Vikings send off Harrison Smith. C.J. Ham with 16-3 win over Packers
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Vikings players Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham, Justin Jefferson, Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel react from the locker room after a 16-3 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium to close out the 2025 season. After the game, Smith and Ham talked about the possibility that it was their last NFL game.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy: 'It killed me to pull myself out'
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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy spoke with reporters after Sunday's 16-3 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. McCarthy had to leave the game in the third quarter after re-aggravating his right hand injury.

Vikings salute Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham in season finale
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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters after Sunday's 16-3 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The team saluted Harrison Smith and C.J. Ham, who both may have played their final games in Minnesota.

DFL State Sen. Murphy addresses MN fraud allegations
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Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy responded to the ongoing fraud allegations at child care centers in the state. 

GOP Rep. Hudson on MN fraud hearings in Washington, D.C.
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Minnesota State Rep. Hudson (R-Albertville) spoke about the upcoming hearings that will be held in Washington, D.C. on the fraud in Minnesota. Hudson will testify at the first of the two hearings. 

MN weather: Wintry mix expected Sunday
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Slick roadways will be a concern when a light wintry mix works its way through the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota on Sunday. 

Missing mother and child out of Champlin contacted

A mother and daughter missing out of Champlin have been contacted by authorities, and the missing person alert has been canceled.