How scams are changing: From crypto ATMs to calls and texts
Minnesota has banned cryptocurrency ATMs as part of an effort to crack down on scams, but fraudsters continue to find new ways to target victims. Mendota Heights Police Chief Kelly McCarthy joins us to discuss how scams are evolving, what consumers should watch for, and how to spot suspicious calls, texts, and other common fraud tactics before becoming a victim.
Minnesota has banned cryptocurrency ATMs as part of an effort to crack down on scams, but fraudsters continue to find new ways to target victims. Mendota Heights Police Chief Kelly McCarthy joins us to discuss how scams are evolving, what consumers should watch for, and how to spot suspicious calls, texts, and other common fraud tactics before becoming a victim.
UMN & Fairview reach deal: Preserving partnership, ending shared hospital branding
The University of Minnesota and Fairview have reached a new 10-year agreement that reshapes one of the state's most important healthcare partnerships. Star Tribune business reporter Christopher Snowbeck joins us to break down the deal, including Fairview’s financial commitments, upcoming branding changes and what the agreement means for the future of academic medicine in Minnesota.
The University of Minnesota and Fairview have reached a new 10-year agreement that reshapes one of the state's most important healthcare partnerships. Star Tribune business reporter Christopher Snowbeck joins us to break down the deal, including Fairview’s financial commitments, upcoming branding changes and what the agreement means for the future of academic medicine in Minnesota.
Feeding our Future defendant surrenders to federal authorities in MN
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials are holding a press conference to announce the surrender of a defendant involved in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials are holding a press conference to announce the surrender of a defendant involved in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.
MN weather: Tracking severe storms Wednesday afternoon
Jared Piepenburg is tracking severe storms that could move through Minnesota in the afternoon hours on Wednesday.
Jared Piepenburg is tracking severe storms that could move through Minnesota in the afternoon hours on Wednesday.
New Minneapolis assessment finds ICE surge cost city $700M
A new assessment by the City of Minnesota has found the ICE surge cost the city nearly $700 million in economic due in part to businesses being forced to close, cut hours, and employees missing work.
A new assessment by the City of Minnesota has found the ICE surge cost the city nearly $700 million in economic due in part to businesses being forced to close, cut hours, and employees missing work.
Minnesota weather: Wind gusts reached 70+ mph overnight into Wednesday
A round of storms that moved across Minnesota overnight developed wind gusts that caused damage in several areas and knocked out power for thousands.
A round of storms that moved across Minnesota overnight developed wind gusts that caused damage in several areas and knocked out power for thousands.
How much the ICE surge cost Minneapolis
Minneapolis leaders released new data on Wednesday with updates figures on how much the ICE surge cost Minneapolis in economic damage. Officials say between businesses closing and scaling back operations during the surge, the city faced more than $700 million in losses.
Minneapolis leaders released new data on Wednesday with updates figures on how much the ICE surge cost Minneapolis in economic damage. Officials say between businesses closing and scaling back operations during the surge, the city faced more than $700 million in losses.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
MN weather: Overnight storms topple trees, cause damage across Minnesota
Strong thunderstorms that swept through Minnesota overnight left behind downed trees, property damage and power outages. Meanwhile, another round of severe weather possible Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Strong thunderstorms that swept through Minnesota overnight left behind downed trees, property damage and power outages. Meanwhile, another round of severe weather possible Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Tree falls onto Minneapolis home during strong storms
Strong thunderstorms that swept through Minnesota overnight left behind downed and uprooted trees in Minneapolis. One tree fell onto a home, causing damage. FOX 9's Hannah Flood reports.
Strong thunderstorms that swept through Minnesota overnight left behind downed and uprooted trees in Minneapolis. One tree fell onto a home, causing damage. FOX 9's Hannah Flood reports.
MN weather: Severe storms possible in MN Wednesday afternoon
After overnight thunderstorms exit Minnesota early Wednesday morning, the atmosphere will recharge for another round of potentially severe storms this afternoon and evening. Here’s what to expect.
After overnight thunderstorms exit Minnesota early Wednesday morning, the atmosphere will recharge for another round of potentially severe storms this afternoon and evening. Here’s what to expect.
MN weather: More severe storms possible Wednesday
Overnight storms are clearing Wednesday morning, but another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is possible in the afternoon and evening. These storms carry a threat of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
Overnight storms are clearing Wednesday morning, but another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is possible in the afternoon and evening. These storms carry a threat of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
MN weather: Overnight storms leave thousands without power
More than 50,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota lost power as storms moved through the state overnight into Wednesday morning. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz breaks down what happened during the latest round of storms.
More than 50,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota lost power as storms moved through the state overnight into Wednesday morning. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz breaks down what happened during the latest round of storms.
MN weather: Thunderstorms moved across Minnesota, Twin Cities metro early Wednesday
Strong thunderstorms swept across Minnesota overnight, producing heavy downpours, lightning, thunder, and gusty winds. There's another chance for storms on Wednesday afternoon.
Strong thunderstorms swept across Minnesota overnight, producing heavy downpours, lightning, thunder, and gusty winds. There's another chance for storms on Wednesday afternoon.
MN weather: Over 54,000 Xcel Energy customers without power after overnight storms
Power outages have been reported across Minnesota as strong thunderstorms moved through the state overnight and into Wednesday morning.
Power outages have been reported across Minnesota as strong thunderstorms moved through the state overnight and into Wednesday morning.
MN weather: Ian Leonard tracks overnight severe weather
FOX 9 Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe storms rolling into Minnesota overnight. The Twin Cities metro is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 a.m.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe storms rolling into Minnesota overnight. The Twin Cities metro is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 a.m.
Chisago City head-on crash: 1 woman killed, 1 suffers life-threatening injuries
One woman was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle head-on crash in Chisago City Tuesday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
One woman was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle head-on crash in Chisago City Tuesday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
MN weather: Severe storms possible overnight in Minnesota
A hot and steamy Tuesday is leading to the chance for overnight severe weather in parts of Minnesota. FOX 9's Ian Leonard is tracking the storms throughout the night and into Wednesday morning.
A hot and steamy Tuesday is leading to the chance for overnight severe weather in parts of Minnesota. FOX 9's Ian Leonard is tracking the storms throughout the night and into Wednesday morning.
AI generated political campaign ad draws controversy
We're living in an era where artificial intelligence is being used for more areas of everyday life, and now it's also becoming a tool in politics. One campaign ad is stirring up controversy in what some view as an AI-generated attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
We're living in an era where artificial intelligence is being used for more areas of everyday life, and now it's also becoming a tool in politics. One campaign ad is stirring up controversy in what some view as an AI-generated attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Drake Lindsey apologizes to Gophers for May arrest
The Gophers football team is hosting summer workouts and on Tuesday, Drake Lindsey spoke for the first time since his May 1 arrest for underage drinking and having a fake ID. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim was there.
The Gophers football team is hosting summer workouts and on Tuesday, Drake Lindsey spoke for the first time since his May 1 arrest for underage drinking and having a fake ID. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim was there.