St. Paul Fire Department space heater warning
Authorities are warning the public to be aware of the fire hazard that space heaters present after a fatal fire in the city.
Authorities are warning the public to be aware of the fire hazard that space heaters present after a fatal fire in the city.
MSP holiday travel expected to grow 4% since last season
Those headed for a flight in or out of MSP this holiday stretch are likely to encounter busier checkpoints and terminals than they did last season.
Those headed for a flight in or out of MSP this holiday stretch are likely to encounter busier checkpoints and terminals than they did last season.
Eagan teen charged with multiple felonies for school threats
An Eagan teen now faces four felony counts of threats of violence connected to school threats against District 196, leading to classes being canceled at south metro high schools.
An Eagan teen now faces four felony counts of threats of violence connected to school threats against District 196, leading to classes being canceled at south metro high schools.
St. Paul Hmong parents concerned about crowding
A group of parents in St. Paul are concerned about overcrowding at the district’s only Hmong immersion school. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has the latest.
A group of parents in St. Paul are concerned about overcrowding at the district’s only Hmong immersion school. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has the latest.
New fraud charges in MN: The latest
FOX 9's Paul Blume recapped new fraud charges filed in Minnesota as part of a newly uncovered scheme targeting Medicaid programs.
FOX 9's Paul Blume recapped new fraud charges filed in Minnesota as part of a newly uncovered scheme targeting Medicaid programs.
MN fraud: More than half of $18B spent on Medicaid programs could be fraud, feds say
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said at a press conference about fraud in Minnesota on Thursday that a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services, giving the example of the 14 Medicaid programs, saying more than half of the $18 billion spent on these could be fraud.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said at a press conference about fraud in Minnesota on Thursday that a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services, giving the example of the 14 Medicaid programs, saying more than half of the $18 billion spent on these could be fraud.
MN weather: Thursday forecast update
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for Dec. 18, 2025.
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for Dec. 18, 2025.
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Fraud in MN: New charges filed related to various state programs [FULL]
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced new charges related to fraud in several state programs, including five more people charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program, autism program fraud, and a new fraud case related to Integrated Community Services. Authorities are still working to determine how much this fraud has cost. More charges are expected in the future.
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced new charges related to fraud in several state programs, including five more people charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program, autism program fraud, and a new fraud case related to Integrated Community Services. Authorities are still working to determine how much this fraud has cost. More charges are expected in the future.
MN fraud: 'Staggering' amounts of money lost, U.S. Attorney says
The U.S. Attorney's Office says a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services.
The best theaters to see 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' in Minnesota
The third film in the Avatar franchise is being released in theaters this weekend. Known for a spectacular 3D experience, the Avatar films are some of the highest grossing movies in film history. Here's your guide to seeing Avatar in theaters in Minnesota.
The third film in the Avatar franchise is being released in theaters this weekend. Known for a spectacular 3D experience, the Avatar films are some of the highest grossing movies in film history. Here's your guide to seeing Avatar in theaters in Minnesota.
MN fraud money: No indication it went to support terrorist group
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson on Thursday said there is no indication the suspects who are accused of defrauding Minnesota programs funneled the money to support terrorist groups.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson on Thursday said there is no indication the suspects who are accused of defrauding Minnesota programs funneled the money to support terrorist groups.
MN autism centers fraud scheme: New charges filed
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges have been filed in the autism centers fraud scheme, one of several schemes to defraud Minnesota state services programs in recent years.
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges have been filed in the autism centers fraud scheme, one of several schemes to defraud Minnesota state services programs in recent years.
'Fraud tourism': People traveled to MN because it's 'easy money'
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges related to various state programs in Minnesota, noting new charges in the Housing Stabilization Services Program, including people who came to Minnesota for "fraud tourism" because they heard the program was "easy money."
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges related to various state programs in Minnesota, noting new charges in the Housing Stabilization Services Program, including people who came to Minnesota for "fraud tourism" because they heard the program was "easy money."
MN housing program fraud: 5 more people charged
Five more people have been charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program fraud scheme, authorities announced at a press conference on Thursday. The U.S. Attorney's Office held a press conference to announce these cases of "fraud tourism." In total, 13 pepole have been charged in this program.
Five more people have been charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program fraud scheme, authorities announced at a press conference on Thursday. The U.S. Attorney's Office held a press conference to announce these cases of "fraud tourism." In total, 13 pepole have been charged in this program.
St. Paul fire leaves man dead, 4 people displaced
A man is dead after a fire in St. Paul that also left four people displaced.
A man is dead after a fire in St. Paul that also left four people displaced.
FBI raids Bloomington business that had license suspended for fraud
FBI agents raided the offices of a Bloomington business on Thursday, days after the State of Minnesota suspended a business license at that address citing fraud.
FBI agents raided the offices of a Bloomington business on Thursday, days after the State of Minnesota suspended a business license at that address citing fraud.
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience [TRAILER]
This new FOX 9 documentary, "Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience," dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the cultural challenges they faced as they resettled in Minnesota. Hmong Americans in Minnesota, spanning multiple generations, also share their hopes for the next 50 years.
This new FOX 9 documentary, "Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience," dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the cultural challenges they faced as they resettled in Minnesota. Hmong Americans in Minnesota, spanning multiple generations, also share their hopes for the next 50 years.
Minnesota fraud: Feds say more than half of $18 billion spent on Medicaid programs could be fraudulent
The U.S. Attorney's Office of Minnesota says it's possible more than half of the $18 billion spent on Medicaid programs in Minnesota since 2018 could be fraudulent.
The U.S. Attorney's Office of Minnesota says it's possible more than half of the $18 billion spent on Medicaid programs in Minnesota since 2018 could be fraudulent.
Minnesota school closings for Dec. 18, 2025
A winter storm hitting Minnesota has prompted some school districts to close early on Thursday.
A winter storm hitting Minnesota has prompted some school districts to close early on Thursday.
Wolves set to retire Kevin Garnett's number as former star rejoins franchise
Kevin Garnett will finally have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves and is slated to take a role with the team after years of bad blood between the NBA legend and the franchise.
Kevin Garnett will finally have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves and is slated to take a role with the team after years of bad blood between the NBA legend and the franchise.