Minnesota State Fair final day: Labor Day crowds, favorite 2026 moments
It's Day 12 of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's everything you need to know for the final day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
It's Day 12 of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's everything you need to know for the final day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota program cuts post-prison homelessness
Minnesota's Department of Corrections reports 57% fewer people are leaving prison and becoming homeless in 2025. The state has provided $500,000 annually for homelessness prevention since 2021, with former inmates moving into options including halfway homes, sober houses and apartments.
Minnesota's Department of Corrections reports 57% fewer people are leaving prison and becoming homeless in 2025. The state has provided $500,000 annually for homelessness prevention since 2021, with former inmates moving into options including halfway homes, sober houses and apartments.
Amazon cargo jet crash: Voice, flight recorders recovered as investigation continues
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
State Fair becomes ‘political equalizer’
With more the 2 million potential voters walking through the gates in its 12 days, the Minnesota State Fair provides a great opportunity for candidates to get their names in the minds of Minnesotans ahead of November elections. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.
With more the 2 million potential voters walking through the gates in its 12 days, the Minnesota State Fair provides a great opportunity for candidates to get their names in the minds of Minnesotans ahead of November elections. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.
Hockey gear costs soaring in Minnesota, 50% Canada tariffs threaten to push prices higher
Tariffs on Canada could make an already expensive sport even pricier for hockey families. For families with kids in hockey, the price of gear was already painful — and now it could get worse.
Tariffs on Canada could make an already expensive sport even pricier for hockey families. For families with kids in hockey, the price of gear was already painful — and now it could get worse.
Minneapolis school board weighs new contract for superintendent
The Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent is up for a three-year contract extension at the school board meeting on Tuesday.
The Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent is up for a three-year contract extension at the school board meeting on Tuesday.
Minnesota State Fair's historic 4-H building set for renovation
Once the Minnesota State Fair ends on Labor Day, construction will begin to renovate the fair's historic 4-H building. The 87-year-old, three-story building will undergo an estimated $35 million transformation, with the project scheduled to be complete by the start of the 2027 state fair.
Once the Minnesota State Fair ends on Labor Day, construction will begin to renovate the fair's historic 4-H building. The 87-year-old, three-story building will undergo an estimated $35 million transformation, with the project scheduled to be complete by the start of the 2027 state fair.
New Minnesota school bus safety laws begin this school year
A new law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a bus when red lights are flashing, even if the stop arm isn't fully extended.
A new law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a bus when red lights are flashing, even if the stop arm isn't fully extended.
Bloomington crash: 1 dead after SUV strikes 3-wheeled motorcycle
A 60-year-old motorcycle rider is dead after a crash in Bloomington, Minnesota Sunday afternoon. The other driver involved in the crash was arrested for suspected criminal vehicle homicide.
A 60-year-old motorcycle rider is dead after a crash in Bloomington, Minnesota Sunday afternoon. The other driver involved in the crash was arrested for suspected criminal vehicle homicide.
Wake surfing safety tips
7-time Wakesurf champion Chris Bank joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss some safety tips.
7-time Wakesurf champion Chris Bank joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss some safety tips.
St. Paul teen charged in shooting after 13-year-old victim says he was 'trolling' online
A St. Paul teenager is accused of opening fire on three juveniles after an online dispute — then bragging about it on a group phone call.
A St. Paul teenager is accused of opening fire on three juveniles after an online dispute — then bragging about it on a group phone call.
Stray bullet from nearby lounge fight kills Frito-Lay worker inside Sam's Club
A deadly argument outside a Nashville lounge sent a bullet tearing through the metal wall of a nearby Sam’s Club, killing an innocent Frito-Lay worker as he counted products in the chip aisle, police said.
A deadly argument outside a Nashville lounge sent a bullet tearing through the metal wall of a nearby Sam’s Club, killing an innocent Frito-Lay worker as he counted products in the chip aisle, police said.
P.J. Fleck: Gophers hosting Mississippi State 'great for college football'
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck held his weekly news conference Monday at Athletes Village. The Gophers are 1-0 after a 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois. Fleck talked about this Saturday's match-up against SEC foe Mississippi State, and why it's important to play a Power 5 team in the non-conference.
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck held his weekly news conference Monday at Athletes Village. The Gophers are 1-0 after a 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois. Fleck talked about this Saturday's match-up against SEC foe Mississippi State, and why it's important to play a Power 5 team in the non-conference.
MN weather: Rain chances Monday night, Tuesday morning
FOX 9 Meteorologist Keith Marler has your Labor Day weather update.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Keith Marler has your Labor Day weather update.
Flooding, heavy rain reported in northern Minnesota Sunday
Several communities in northern Minnesota are recovering after experiencing heavy rain and flash flooding Sunday afternoon.
Several communities in northern Minnesota are recovering after experiencing heavy rain and flash flooding Sunday afternoon.
Flooding in Otter Tail County
Videos shared by FOX 9 viewers show flooding following a period of heavy rain in Otter Tail County. Credit: Travis Hansen on the south side of Otter Tail Lake and Jackie Engel on Long Lake.
Videos shared by FOX 9 viewers show flooding following a period of heavy rain in Otter Tail County. Credit: Travis Hansen on the south side of Otter Tail Lake and Jackie Engel on Long Lake.
Boat crash injures 2 children tubing on Big Kandiyohi Lake
Two children were hurt Sunday when a pontoon pulling a tube collided with another boat on Big Kandiyohi Lake in western Minnesota.
Two children were hurt Sunday when a pontoon pulling a tube collided with another boat on Big Kandiyohi Lake in western Minnesota.
New Mexico appears to be next on Trump’s renaming list
Just days after President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America" for U.S. federal use, New Mexico appears to be the next target of his geographic rebranding efforts.
Just days after President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America" for U.S. federal use, New Mexico appears to be the next target of his geographic rebranding efforts.
Over 160 farm babies born during Minnesota State Fair
Over 160 farm animal babies were born at the Miracle of Birth Center during the Minnesota State Fair's 12-day run. FOX 9's Shayne Wells takes us inside the barn to see some of the newborns.
Over 160 farm animal babies were born at the Miracle of Birth Center during the Minnesota State Fair's 12-day run. FOX 9's Shayne Wells takes us inside the barn to see some of the newborns.
MN weather: Cloudy Labor Day as evening storms loom for western Minnesota
The final day of the Minnesota State Fair will be partly cloudy and humid with chances for storms in western Minnesota in the evening.
The final day of the Minnesota State Fair will be partly cloudy and humid with chances for storms in western Minnesota in the evening.