Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (June 12–14)

From colorful Pride celebrations to art festivals and Twins baseball games, there are plenty of things to do in Minnesota this weekend.

Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.

Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies

Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93. 

Tony Sanneh reflects on World Cup journey, community impact in Minnesota

Tony Sanneh's soccer career took him to the World Cup and eventually earned him a place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. But since retiring, the St. Paul native has focused on giving back through the Sanneh Foundation, investing in local sports facilities and youth programs.

Sixth-grader finds 85-million-year-old fossil on club field trip

Corbin Bullard didn’t know exactly what he’d found while on a field trip with his 4-H Geology Club, “but I knew that it was something big."

MN weather: Warm, humid with scattered rumbles Monday
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A warm and humid Monday brings highs in the 80s and a few scattered storm chances before conditions improve later in the day. Hotter weather arrives Tuesday, with heat index values approaching the upper 90s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.

Iran latest: Trump demands Israel and Iran to stop 'shooting' immediately

Tensions between Iran and Israel erupted over the weekend. After Iran launched a missile attack that was the first such bombardment since the ceasefire began, Israel responded with airstrikes of its own. 

Tony Sanneh focuses on charity after retiring from professional soccer
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Tony Sanneh, a St. Paul native, was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame for his impact on U.S. soccer. Sanneh played every minute for the U.S. men’s team during their 2002 World Cup run to the quarterfinals. FOX 9's Leah Beno caught up with him to talk about his soccer career, the World Cup and the Sanneh Foundation.

C.J. Ham sit down: How playing fullback changed his life
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FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich sits down with now former Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham. The two discussed life after football, his charity work and how playing fullback for the Vikings changed his life forever.

U.S. Forestry Service: BWCA wildfires caused by lightning
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The U.S. Forestry Service said Sunday three recent wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area were caused by lightning. Tim Engrav with the U.S. Forestry Service joined FOX 9 News 9 for an update.

Minneapolis to rebuild George Floyd Square: Some fear businesses won't survive construction

Minneapolis is set to begin a major redevelopment project at George Floyd Square, sparking mixed reactions from the community as construction gets underway at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.

Vikings, TCO Stadium hosting second annual Girls Flag Football Championships
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The Minnesota Vikings and TCO Stadium are hosting the second annual Girls Flag Football State Championships on Monday. FOX 9 spoke with Emily Weinberg about the tournament, and how the sport is growing rapidly in popularity.

Prince's birthday: Celebrations held at Paisley Park, downtown Minneapolis
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Fans in Minneapolis came together Sunday to celebrate what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday after a week-long celebration honoring the late singer. There was an event at Paisley Park, and thousands gathered Saturday in downtown Minneapolis for a historic sing-along.

George Floyd Square construction set to begin Monday
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Minneapolis is set to begin a major redevelopment project at George Floyd Square, sparking mixed reactions from the community as construction gets underway at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.

5 people stabbed inside Manhattan’s Penn Station, suspect in custody

Five people were injured Sunday evening in a mass stabbing in a New Jersey Transit waiting area inside Penn Station, authorities said.

MN weather: 15 Spanish teachers take over Ian's forecast
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard has your Sunday evening forecast, which includes a takeover with 15 Spanish teachers and interns from the Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion school in Eden Prairie.

U.S. Forestry Service: BWCA wildfires caused by lightning

The U.S. Forestry Service said Sunday three recent wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area were caused by lightning.

Police pursue leads after mass shooting injures 12 at Toledo festival

Police in Toledo, Ohio, continued searching Sunday for suspects after a shooting near the popular Old West End Festival left 12 people wounded.