St. Paul mayor to give budget address
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter will give his budget address Thursday morning. His address was delayed after a cyber attack against the city. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter will give his budget address Thursday morning. His address was delayed after a cyber attack against the city. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
MN State Auditor Julie Blaha not seeking reelection
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha is not seeking reelection in 2026.
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha is not seeking reelection in 2026.
Minnesota weather: Showers move in later Thursday, blustery and cooler Friday
Thursday brings a cooler and increasingly cloudy day ahead of afternoon rain showers in the Twin Cities metro area.
Thursday brings a cooler and increasingly cloudy day ahead of afternoon rain showers in the Twin Cities metro area.
Crafting at the movies crowd forms a tight-knit community
Knitting is an old-fashioned hobby that got new life during the pandemic, but a group of knitters has found a new way to enjoy the art of spinning a yarn.
Knitting is an old-fashioned hobby that got new life during the pandemic, but a group of knitters has found a new way to enjoy the art of spinning a yarn.
A knit at the movies: Edina movie theater hosts old-fashioned hobby
FOX 9's Maury Glover has more on a group of knitters practicing their craft while enjoying movies at an Edina theater.
FOX 9's Maury Glover has more on a group of knitters practicing their craft while enjoying movies at an Edina theater.
High school students march for action against gun violence in Minneapolis
One week after two children were killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation, multiple events across the metro are mobilizing and calling for action against high-powered weapons. State Republicans said those organizations are politicizing the grief in the wake of the tragedy.
One week after two children were killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation, multiple events across the metro are mobilizing and calling for action against high-powered weapons. State Republicans said those organizations are politicizing the grief in the wake of the tragedy.
'The Grappler' deployed in Eagan police pursuit
Eagan police are utilizing a new tool to safely bring pursuits to an end. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full report.
Eagan police are utilizing a new tool to safely bring pursuits to an end. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full report.
Annunciation Church community honors victims with blood donations
The Annunciation Church and School shooting left many wondering what can be done to help, leading some to donate blood.
The Annunciation Church and School shooting left many wondering what can be done to help, leading some to donate blood.
Eagan police discuss 'Grappler' use during pursuit
An Eagan police sergeant spoke live about the first use of the "Grappler" during a pursuit over the weekend.
An Eagan police sergeant spoke live about the first use of the "Grappler" during a pursuit over the weekend.
VP Vance Annunciation visit: Remembrances and a message back
Vice President JD Vance came to Minneapolis Wednesday and met with families that’ll never be the same after the Annunciation Church and School shooting.
Vice President JD Vance came to Minneapolis Wednesday and met with families that’ll never be the same after the Annunciation Church and School shooting.
St. Cloud police arrest man for deadly poisoning of roommate with toxic metal
St. Cloud police announced on Wednesday they have arrested a man they suspect poisoned his roommate with a toxic, heavy metal known as thallium.
St. Cloud police announced on Wednesday they have arrested a man they suspect poisoned his roommate with a toxic, heavy metal known as thallium.
Annunciation mass shooting: Boy from viral interview has bullet fragment removed from neck
Weston Halsne, 10, is on the path to recovery after a successful surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck after the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting.
Weston Halsne, 10, is on the path to recovery after a successful surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck after the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting.
JD Vance speaks to Annunciation mass shooting victim
Vice President JD Vance spoke to 10-year-old Weston Halsne shortly after he went through surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck. Weston Halsne went viral in an interview with reporters immediately after the Annunciation mass shooting.
Vice President JD Vance spoke to 10-year-old Weston Halsne shortly after he went through surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck. Weston Halsne went viral in an interview with reporters immediately after the Annunciation mass shooting.
Vance says it was 'sad,' 'rewarding' meeting with Annunciation victim families
Vice President JD Vance spoke with reporters before leaving Minnesota on Wednesday. He met with victims and families of the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting, calling it a "sad" but "rewarding" experience. He also took questions about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's plans to call a special session to address gun reform.
Vice President JD Vance spoke with reporters before leaving Minnesota on Wednesday. He met with victims and families of the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting, calling it a "sad" but "rewarding" experience. He also took questions about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's plans to call a special session to address gun reform.
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Vance pays respects at Annunciation memorial [RAW]
Vice President JD Vance pays respects at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Last week, two children were fatally shot and 21 other people were injured in the shooting.
Vice President JD Vance pays respects at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Last week, two children were fatally shot and 21 other people were injured in the shooting.
Duluth hotel evacuated after chlorine gas leak
A hotel in Duluth's Canal Park was evacuated on Wednesday after a chlorine gas leak.
A hotel in Duluth's Canal Park was evacuated on Wednesday after a chlorine gas leak.
JD Vance leaves Annunciation as protesters demand reform
Vice President JD Vance left Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday afternoon as protesters stood outside demanding gun reform. The vice president was in Minneapolis to pay respects to victims and those impacted by the mass shooting.
Vice President JD Vance left Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday afternoon as protesters stood outside demanding gun reform. The vice president was in Minneapolis to pay respects to victims and those impacted by the mass shooting.
Teen flees police, crashes car into yard during chase: Waite Park PD
A 17-year-old is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, then crashing a car into a yard a short time later.
A 17-year-old is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, then crashing a car into a yard a short time later.
VP JD Vance visits Annunciation Church
A week after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Vice President JD Vance and his wife traveled to Minneapolis to pay their respects and meet with those impacted by the shooting.
A week after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Vice President JD Vance and his wife traveled to Minneapolis to pay their respects and meet with those impacted by the shooting.
Annunciation parent: 'Something has to be done'
Kacie Sharpe, whose son was sitting near Fletcher Merkel when he was fatally shot while attending mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church, stood outside the building on Wednesday during Vice President JD Vance's visit. She said, ?We do not need these weapons to protect ourselves. We do not need these weapons to hunt. We do not need them. They're for the military. ?. This is not OK. ?. This is a political problem. Something has to be done. My son lost his best friend in the world because these politicians won't do anything." Sharpe said they feel ?hopeless? that something will be done to prevent similar shootings in the future. ?We need something to be done.? Sharpe said an armed guard or armed teachers would not have prevented the Annunciation shooting from happening. She added her son misses his best friend and Fletcher was a great child.
Kacie Sharpe, whose son was sitting near Fletcher Merkel when he was fatally shot while attending mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church, stood outside the building on Wednesday during Vice President JD Vance's visit. She said, ?We do not need these weapons to protect ourselves. We do not need these weapons to hunt. We do not need them. They're for the military. ?. This is not OK. ?. This is a political problem. Something has to be done. My son lost his best friend in the world because these politicians won't do anything." Sharpe said they feel ?hopeless? that something will be done to prevent similar shootings in the future. ?We need something to be done.? Sharpe said an armed guard or armed teachers would not have prevented the Annunciation shooting from happening. She added her son misses his best friend and Fletcher was a great child.