2026 Arts, Beats & Eats: What to know

The Arts, Beats & Eats festival is returning to Royal Oak this Labor Day Weekend. We have everything you need to know about planning your festival attendance here.

Inside the State Fair's sensory-friendly building
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The Minnesota State Fair offers a space where fairgoers with varying sensory needs can take a break from the sights and sounds. FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell takes a look inside the Fraser Sensory Building and how it provides a calm, supportive space for visitors.

Deadly flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park
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At the Grand Canyon At least one person is dead, and many others are missing, after flash floods ripped through the Grand Canyon over the weekend. Dozens of people had to be airlifted out of the park. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has a look at the flood in the national park. 

Minnesota weather: Hot, sunny but not as steamy on Monday

Monday brings another hot day across Minnesota, though it will be slightly less humid with plenty of afternoon sunshine.

MN weather: Hot but not as humid Monday
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Monday stays hot with temperatures in the upper 80s, but the humidity gradually falls as a cold front moves through. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

Vikings initial 53-man roster: Pete Bercich offers analysis
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The Minnesota Vikings unveiled their initial 53-man roster on Sunday. They kept all four quarterbacks, and several rookies made the team, including a punter who beat out a veteran. Pete Bercich of the Vikings Audio Network joined FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now to break down all the roster moves.

3 charged after alleged cockfighting operation found in Forest Lake

An Oakdale man is facing animal cruelty charges after investigators uncovered what they say was a cockfighting operation at a Forest Lake property.

Minnesota man invents AI-powered machine to kill weeds

A Minnesota inventor has built a weed-killing machine that uses artificial intelligence, robotics, and steam — no chemicals required.

Minnesota inventor kills weeds without chemicals
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A Minnesota inventor has built a weed-killing machine that uses artificial intelligence, robotics, and steam — no chemicals required.

Minnesota school funding amendment explained
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Minnesota voters will decide this November whether to amend the state Constitution to change how revenue from the $2.3 billion Permanent School Fund is distributed to public schools.

Minnesota kindergarten vaccine rate drops as measles cases climb
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As measles cases surge across the country at levels not seen in more than three decades, new federal data shows Minnesota is near the bottom of the country when it comes to getting kids vaccinated before they start school. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Three people found dead in Inver Grove Heights home after welfare check
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Authorities say three people were found dead inside an Inver Grove Heights residence Sunday afternoon after police were called to do a welfare check on an individual. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.

Inver Grove Heights police investigating 3 found dead inside residence

Authorities say three people were found dead inside an Inver Grove Heights residence Sunday afternoon after police were called to do a welfare check on an individual.

New Brighton man at large after stabbing couple 15+ times while they slept: Charges

A New Brighton man is accused of stabbing two people in their bed before fleeing the scene in a stolen vehicle, according to charges filed in Anoka County Court.

Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns of text, phone scams amid new study

The Wisconsin BBB released a new study showing the damaging impact of text and phone scams with tips on how to protect yourself from them.

Lynx miss another chance at WNBA's top seed: 'The sky isn't falling'
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The Minnesota Lynx lost 89-81 at the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, missing another chance to lock up the WNBA's top seed for the playoffs. The Lynx are 31-9 and now take two weeks off for the FIBA World Cup. Cheryl Reeve, Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride spoke with media postgame.

Why this MN State Fair treat draws huge lines
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Tanghulu is drawing huge lines at the Minnesota State Fair, where Amanda and the team at Iemochi Japanese Confections are serving the fruit-and-sugar confection.

Deep Fried Olives mark 20 years at MN State Fair
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Deep Fried Olives are celebrating their 20th Minnesota State Fair, and meteorologist Ian Leonard stops by the stand near the Grandstand to visit longtime vendor