E-motos could be enforced as motorcycles in MN if new bill is approved
As their size and popularity continues to grow, e-motos could face increased restrictions under a new bill being considered by Minnesota lawmakers.
As their size and popularity continues to grow, e-motos could face increased restrictions under a new bill being considered by Minnesota lawmakers.
Bill would prohibit cities from nondisclosure agreements
After controversy over cities and counties signing nondisclosure agreements related to proposed data centers, the Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit cities from entering into nondisclosure agreements.
After controversy over cities and counties signing nondisclosure agreements related to proposed data centers, the Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit cities from entering into nondisclosure agreements.
Lyft settles MN complaint over denied rides for blind woman with service dog
Lyft is settling a lawsuit after drivers repeatedly stranded a blind Minnesota woman and her service dog on their way to medical appointments.
Lyft is settling a lawsuit after drivers repeatedly stranded a blind Minnesota woman and her service dog on their way to medical appointments.
200 gallons of oil leak at Monticello nuclear power plant: Xcel Energy
About 200 gallons of oil leaked at the Monticello nuclear power plant Tuesday during routine maintenance, with some of the oil entering a discharge canal that connects to the Mississippi River, according to Xcel Energy.
About 200 gallons of oil leaked at the Monticello nuclear power plant Tuesday during routine maintenance, with some of the oil entering a discharge canal that connects to the Mississippi River, according to Xcel Energy.
Ex-ICE attorney who said ‘This job sucks’ running for Congress
Julie Le made national headlines last month after the now former ICE attorney said in court, “This system sucks, this job sucks." Le announced on Wednesday she’s running for U.S. Congress in November, challenging Rep. Ilhan Omar for her seat.
Julie Le made national headlines last month after the now former ICE attorney said in court, “This system sucks, this job sucks." Le announced on Wednesday she’s running for U.S. Congress in November, challenging Rep. Ilhan Omar for her seat.
Gas prices jump nearly 50 cents over past week
Gas prices have jumped nearly 50 cents over the past week as the war in Iran continues. Matt McClain, a petroleum analyst at Gas Buddy, joined FOX 9 All Day to talk about what's leading to the increase in gas prices and what you can expect at the pump in the future.
Gas prices have jumped nearly 50 cents over the past week as the war in Iran continues. Matt McClain, a petroleum analyst at Gas Buddy, joined FOX 9 All Day to talk about what's leading to the increase in gas prices and what you can expect at the pump in the future.
Lyft settles after blind woman denied rides
Lyft has agreed to a settlement with Minnesota after a blind woman accused the company of repeatedly denying her rides due to her service animal.
Lyft has agreed to a settlement with Minnesota after a blind woman accused the company of repeatedly denying her rides due to her service animal.
UCare’s Medicaid payouts more than doubled before insurer’s downfall
UCare’s Medicaid payouts more than doubled in just three years, leading to record losses, the insurer’s demise and a trail of unpaid debts that are threatening to destabilize the state’s healthcare system.
UCare’s Medicaid payouts more than doubled in just three years, leading to record losses, the insurer’s demise and a trail of unpaid debts that are threatening to destabilize the state’s healthcare system.
How Medicaid funding flows through Minnesota
Minnesota has been in the national spotlight for months because of the massive amount of fraud uncovered in numerous Medicaid programs. Gov. Tim Walz now wants to eliminate Managed Care Organizations from the state's Medicaid system to combat fraud.
Minnesota has been in the national spotlight for months because of the massive amount of fraud uncovered in numerous Medicaid programs. Gov. Tim Walz now wants to eliminate Managed Care Organizations from the state's Medicaid system to combat fraud.
Walz wants to eliminate Managed Care Organizations from Medicaid system
A former state prosecutor said the private insurance companies that manage most of the Medicaid care in Minnesota were also “asleep at the wheel" when it came to detecting fraud.
A former state prosecutor said the private insurance companies that manage most of the Medicaid care in Minnesota were also “asleep at the wheel" when it came to detecting fraud.
Mayor Frey vetoes Minneapolis ordinance to extend eviction notices
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed an ordinance that would have extended eviction notices to 60 days, up from 30, until August for renters in the wake of increased immigration enforcement.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed an ordinance that would have extended eviction notices to 60 days, up from 30, until August for renters in the wake of increased immigration enforcement.
MN bill would allow nursing home happy hours
A bill at the Minnesota Legislature would allow nursing homes and assisted living facilities to host happy hours without a liquor license. Anita LeBrun, who testified in favor of the bill, said she and her friends love happy hour, but don't want to risk slipping on the ice to buy a box of wine. Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, is sponsoring the bill.
A bill at the Minnesota Legislature would allow nursing homes and assisted living facilities to host happy hours without a liquor license. Anita LeBrun, who testified in favor of the bill, said she and her friends love happy hour, but don't want to risk slipping on the ice to buy a box of wine. Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, is sponsoring the bill.
MN bill would allow nursing home happy hours
“My friends and I love happy hour," Anita LeBrun, a Champlin resident, said, adding that if assisted living facilities in Minnesota were allowed to host happy hours, it would mean she doesn't have to go out and slip on the ice to "get our box of wine." The bill at the Minnesota Legislature would authorize nursing homes and assisted living facilities to host happy hours without a liquor license. The bill is sponsored by Sen. John Hoffman, a Democrat.
“My friends and I love happy hour," Anita LeBrun, a Champlin resident, said, adding that if assisted living facilities in Minnesota were allowed to host happy hours, it would mean she doesn't have to go out and slip on the ice to "get our box of wine." The bill at the Minnesota Legislature would authorize nursing homes and assisted living facilities to host happy hours without a liquor license. The bill is sponsored by Sen. John Hoffman, a Democrat.
MN weather: Wednesday forecast update
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update to the Minnesota weather forecast for March 11, 2026.
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update to the Minnesota weather forecast for March 11, 2026.
Man accused in Eagan hit-and-run claimed 'thing' jumped out in front of him: charges
The man now facing charges in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Eagan, which claimed the life of a 40-year-old woman, has three previous convictions for driving while intoxicated, court records show.
The man now facing charges in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Eagan, which claimed the life of a 40-year-old woman, has three previous convictions for driving while intoxicated, court records show.
Minnesota snow totals from March 10-11
Some areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin picked up several inches of snow, while accumulations were lighter in the Twin Cities metro. Here's a look at snow totals.
Some areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin picked up several inches of snow, while accumulations were lighter in the Twin Cities metro. Here's a look at snow totals.
Minnesota weather: Morning snowflakes give way to bright, seasonable Wednesday
Early snow in the Twin Cities clears out for a bright and seasonable Wednesday afternoon with highs near 40.
Early snow in the Twin Cities clears out for a bright and seasonable Wednesday afternoon with highs near 40.
MN weather: Morning flakes clear for brighter Wednesday
Morning snowflakes wrap up, giving way to a brighter afternoon with highs in the upper 30s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
Morning snowflakes wrap up, giving way to a brighter afternoon with highs in the upper 30s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
Minnesota snow causing slick spots on roads
Winter weather is back, with flakes falling across the area Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Snow has led to slush on the roads in the Twin Cities metro, which is creating slick spots on roadways – especially on bridges and overpasses, as well as side streets and parking lots.
Winter weather is back, with flakes falling across the area Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Snow has led to slush on the roads in the Twin Cities metro, which is creating slick spots on roadways – especially on bridges and overpasses, as well as side streets and parking lots.
Minnesota snow causing slick spots on roads
Snow has led to slush on the roads in the Twin Cities metro, which is creating slick spots on roadways – especially on bridges and overpasses, as well as side streets and parking lots. Find live updates on road conditions here.
Snow has led to slush on the roads in the Twin Cities metro, which is creating slick spots on roadways – especially on bridges and overpasses, as well as side streets and parking lots. Find live updates on road conditions here.