Stillwater schools facing lawsuit after AI child porn charges
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The Stillwater School District is facing a lawsuit after a former employee was charged with using AI to make child pornography using pictures of students he worked with. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

Woman killed by coworker with sledgehammer in Wright Co.
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A 20-year-old woman was killed by her coworker with the sledgehammer in Wright County. That man has since been charged with second-degree murder. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Wright County murder: Co-worker killed with sledgehammer
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A Wright County man faces serious charges after allegedly killing a co-worker with a sledgehammer at their workplace. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Wright County murder charges: Man kills coworker with sledgehammer at Cokato business

A Watkins, Minnesota man is facing a second-degree murder charge after he is accused of bludgeoning his coworker with a sledgehammer at a business in Cokato on Tuesday.

Government shutdown deal delivers devastating blow to Minnesota's hemp industry

New restrictions included in the deal to end the federal government shutdown could spell the end of the hemp-derived THC drink industry in Minnesota.

Hot and fresh again! Krispy Kreme opens first Minnesota shop in 20 years
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After a 20-year hiatus, Krispy Kreme is making a sweet comeback to Minnesota with the grand opening of its new shop in Fridley. Fans lined up early for the return of the iconic “Hot Now” glaze, marking a major milestone for the brand’s Midwest expansion. Patrick McIntyre, Krispy Kreme’s Head of Development, says the company is thrilled to bring its signature doughnuts — and a bit of nostalgia — back to Minnesota. The Fridley location is the first of several planned stores across the Twin Cities, promising fresh treats and familiar smiles for longtime fans.

Slice Brothers sells to new ownership after expansion, checkered past

The Minneapolis-based pizza company that once ballooned to four locations in as many years, says it has sold to new ownership.

Northern lights: How to best capture the aurora borealis on your phone

Your smartphone is powerful enough to capture the aurora if you know these key tricks. Here's what you need to know about capturing the northern lights on your phone.

Minneapolis man sentenced for 2013 assault solved years later through DNA testing

A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for a 2013 attack solved years later when evidence was tested as part of an effort to clear a backlog of untested sexual assault kits.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings suspect's defense sorting through 9TB of evidence

The defense attorneys for the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers in June told a judge on Wednesday they are still in the process of downloading and examining nine terabytes worth of evidence.

Mankato man murdered over unpaid THC cartridges debt: Charges

The murder allegedly occurred over an unpaid debt for THC cartridges, which are now legal for adults over 21 years old under Minnesota's recreational marijuana laws. Witnesses said they saw the suspect wielding a Draco-style rifle.

MN lawmaker shootings: Where does the case stand?
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The defense attorneys for the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers in June told a judge on Wednesday they are still in the process of downloading and examining nine terabytes worth of evidence.

HCAO on DNA leads to sentence in 2013 sexual assault [RAW]
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty held a press conference following the sentencing of Mohamud Bulle, who was convicted in October of criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping. DNA from the 2013 sexual assault kit was tested in 2020, as part of the BCA’s effort to investigate previously untested kits, and ultimately linked Bulle to the case in 2024.

Krispy Kreme opens in Fridley: Minnesotans camp out for doughnuts

After the last Krispy Kreme closed in Minnesota in 2008, the popular doughnut chain was greeted with long lines and people who camped out overnight for doughnuts as a new location opened up in Fridley on Wednesday.

Krispy Kreme returns to Minnesota
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Krispy Kreme reopened in Minnesota on Wednesday for the first time since 2008 and was greeted by a massive line.

Northern lights could be visible again in MN Wednesday night

After an incredible northern lights display on Tuesday night, Minnesotans have another chance to see the aurora this week.

Incredible northern lights dazzle across MN, United States
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Tuesday's northern lights were among the most intense shows we've seen in decades, with the aurora extending down to central Mexico. FOX 9's Cody Matz explains how this incredible show came to be.