Minnesota Vikings bringing back Harrison Smith for 2026 season
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
FOX 9 fun at the Minnesota State Fair
Believe it or not, we're just over 50 hours away from the end of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Since the Minnesota State Fair opened at 7 a.m. on the first day, we at FOX 9 have been having a lot of fun. Here's a few highlights from our time at the 2026 State Fair.
Believe it or not, we're just over 50 hours away from the end of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Since the Minnesota State Fair opened at 7 a.m. on the first day, we at FOX 9 have been having a lot of fun. Here's a few highlights from our time at the 2026 State Fair.
Allina doctors at Unity, Mercy hospitals file strike notice after 3 years without contract
Doctors at two Twin Cities hospitals are heading toward a strike after years of stalled contract talks.
Doctors at two Twin Cities hospitals are heading toward a strike after years of stalled contract talks.
Interstate 94 shooting: Man critically hurt on Minneapolis freeway
A man is fighting for his life after a shooting on a Minneapolis freeway Saturday afternoon.
A man is fighting for his life after a shooting on a Minneapolis freeway Saturday afternoon.
St. Paul Saints 1959 bat boy set to rejoin team
If you're headed out to the St. Paul Saints game next Friday, Sept. 11, you will see a fun bit of history playing out in the dugout. Back in 1959, Len Kijenski was the bat boy for the Saints. Now 67 years later, he's going to suit up for the Saints once again. He joined FOX 9 News at 5 to give us a look ahead.
If you're headed out to the St. Paul Saints game next Friday, Sept. 11, you will see a fun bit of history playing out in the dugout. Back in 1959, Len Kijenski was the bat boy for the Saints. Now 67 years later, he's going to suit up for the Saints once again. He joined FOX 9 News at 5 to give us a look ahead.
Nepal flooding kills 1,300, hundreds still missing
Ten days after flooding in Nepal that has left 1,300 people dead, rescuers were able to pull two men from the rubble. The rescue is offering hope that others might still be found alive as hundreds are believed to still be trapped underneath the devastation. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has more.
Ten days after flooding in Nepal that has left 1,300 people dead, rescuers were able to pull two men from the rubble. The rescue is offering hope that others might still be found alive as hundreds are believed to still be trapped underneath the devastation. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has more.
State Fair shuts down Matt Little's world handshake record attempt
Democrat Matt Little was aiming to shake more hands than any politician in history over eight hours at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, but officials shut him down before he could get there.
Democrat Matt Little was aiming to shake more hands than any politician in history over eight hours at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, but officials shut him down before he could get there.
Jessi Pierce Community Cup: St. Paul tournament honors hockey reporter, her 3 children
The Minnesota hockey community will come together in December to honor Jessi Pierce and her family.
The Minnesota hockey community will come together in December to honor Jessi Pierce and her family.
Hennepin County deputy injured after pursuit of stolen vehicle ends in crash
Authorities say a Hennepin County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured early Friday morning after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in a crash.
Authorities say a Hennepin County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured early Friday morning after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in a crash.
Goodhue County drowning: Missing swimmer's body pulled from Cannon River
A search in the Cannon River near Cannon Falls ended with the recovery of a body Friday afternoon.
A search in the Cannon River near Cannon Falls ended with the recovery of a body Friday afternoon.
Body recovered from St. Louis River near Duluth's Blatnik Bridge after car found abandoned
Authorities say a body was pulled from the St. Louis River near the Blatnik Bridge in Duluth early Saturday morning after a car was found abandoned in the area.
Authorities say a body was pulled from the St. Louis River near the Blatnik Bridge in Duluth early Saturday morning after a car was found abandoned in the area.
Columbia Heights shooting: 3 men hit in crossfire, 1 in custody and 1 shooter still at large
A parking lot confrontation in Columbia Heights turned dangerous when two men opened fire on each other, leaving three bystanders wounded.
A parking lot confrontation in Columbia Heights turned dangerous when two men opened fire on each other, leaving three bystanders wounded.
North Minneapolis shooting: Woman critically hurt after argument in parking lot
A woman is fighting for her life after a shooting in a North Minneapolis parking lot in the early morning hours Saturday.
A woman is fighting for her life after a shooting in a North Minneapolis parking lot in the early morning hours Saturday.
Principal suspended after recording devices found in locker rooms
A West Virginia high school principal was suspended after officials found recording devices in multiple female locker rooms and a dance team dressing area.
A West Virginia high school principal was suspended after officials found recording devices in multiple female locker rooms and a dance team dressing area.
Minnesota weather: Warm Saturday, few showers for Sunday and Monday
Saturday is expected to be cloudy, foggy and a bit humid, with the sun expected to peak out in the afternoon.
Saturday is expected to be cloudy, foggy and a bit humid, with the sun expected to peak out in the afternoon.
MN weather: Warm Saturday, few showers for Sunday
Saturday is expected to be warm and humid with some showers expected Sunday and Monday.
Saturday is expected to be warm and humid with some showers expected Sunday and Monday.
Influencer Jack Doherty arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, police say
Social media influencer Jack Doherty has been arrested in Florida.
Social media influencer Jack Doherty has been arrested in Florida.
$30M settlement in clergy sex abuse case
More than 145 survivors of clergy abuse tied to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are set to receive additional compensation after the diocese's largest insurer agreed to a $30 million settlement.
More than 145 survivors of clergy abuse tied to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are set to receive additional compensation after the diocese's largest insurer agreed to a $30 million settlement.
Diocese of Winona-Rochester clergy abuse: $30M for 145+ survivors
More than 145 survivors of clergy abuse tied to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are set to receive additional compensation after the diocese's largest insurer agreed to a $30 million settlement.
More than 145 survivors of clergy abuse tied to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are set to receive additional compensation after the diocese's largest insurer agreed to a $30 million settlement.
Mass shooting victim’s family speaks
A downtown Minneapolis apartment complex became the scene of a mass shooting Wednesday, leaving two residents dead, three officers wounded and a community grieving. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl spoke to the family of one victim’s family about the tragedy.
A downtown Minneapolis apartment complex became the scene of a mass shooting Wednesday, leaving two residents dead, three officers wounded and a community grieving. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl spoke to the family of one victim’s family about the tragedy.