Boundary Waters mining bill approved by Senate after Sen. Smith protest

After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.

Minnesota weather: Warm and sunny Thursday, turning colder for the weekend

It’s a sunny and warm Thursday in Minnesota, with increasing southerly breezes and highs in the 70s and 80s. A cold front on Friday brings tumbling temperatures and a chance for storms.

MN weather: Warm and sunny Thursday
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Expect a warm and sunny Thursday with above-average temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. A cold front on Friday brings tumbling temperatures and a chance for storms. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

MN Supreme Court ruling on 'geofence warrants'
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The Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction due to issues with a "geofence warrant." FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.

Minneapolis rooftop featured on The Replacements' album
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A house's roof in Minneapolis is famous for being on the cover for the band The Replacements' album, "Let it Be." FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story. 

Senate delays vote to lift mining ban for Boundary Waters
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The U.S. Senate has delayed a vote to revoke protections for the Boundary Waters. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more. 

Sen. Klobuchar speaks on BWCA bill
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke out against a bill that would revoke protections for the Boundary Waters. 

Sen. Smith on bill that would revoke protections for BWCA
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Sen. Tina Smith is talking on the Senate floor in protest of a bill that would revoke protections for the Boundary Waters. 

Finding solutions for HCMC's financial trouble
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There are three big ideas on the table for lawmakers to save HCMC. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest. 

Minnesota BWCA: Vote postponed after Sen. Smith holds Senate floor in protest

U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Minneapolis reveals $323 million construction plan for 2026
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Minneapolis city officials unveiled its 2026 construction plan, which is set to cost $323 million. It includes rehabilitating bridges, replacing water pipes and renovating George Floyd Square. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the full report. 

Nekeya Moody death: Jury sides with Ramsey County deputies

A jury has reached a verdict in a high-profile wrongful death lawsuit involving the 2020 death of Nekeya Moody after an encounter with Ramsey County deputies.

Nekeya Moody death: Jury sides with Ramsey County deputies
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A Ramsey County jury ruled in favor of deputies who were accused of excessive force, determining that Nekeya Moody died from "excited delirium," ending a civil lawsuit brought forward by her family. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the full report. 

David Wright convicted of murdering for ex-girlfriend Mariah Samuels

During the news conference announcing the verdict, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said she hopes the Minneapolis Police Department can "reflect" on what went wrong.

Conner Iversen's court outburst during sentencing
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Conner Iversen had an outburst during his sentencing after he was convicted in a deadly crash that took the life of an 11-year-old girl. 

Bones Hyland wants a future with Timberwolves beyond this season
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are gearing up for the NBA Playoffs, and guard Bones Hyland is hoping he has a future with the team beyond this season. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim caught up with him after practice on Wednesday at Mayo Clinic Square.

How Seattle, Vancouver are navigating soccer fans to World Cup venues
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In less than two months, millions of soccer fans will pack cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada to see their favorite countries compete in the FIFA World Cup. FOX's Amalia Roy shows us how Seattle and Vancouver are working together to transport fans to games.