Opening day of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Gates are open for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, which runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
Gates are open for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, which runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
MN weather: Beautiful Thursday rolls into unsettled weekend
A beautiful first day of the Minnesota State Fair rolls into a mellow Friday before a potentially more unsettled weekend with pop-up storms ahead.
A beautiful first day of the Minnesota State Fair rolls into a mellow Friday before a potentially more unsettled weekend with pop-up storms ahead.
Florida man convicted in murder-for-hire plot on wife's ex-husband
A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.
A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.
Minnesota State Fair: Princess Kay finalists
The Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists and winner spoke on FOX 9 about being crowned.
The Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists and winner spoke on FOX 9 about being crowned.
MN State Fair Junior Reporters: The price is fair
FOX 9 Junior Repoters Sherman and Alice Tulman go over the history of prices at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9 Junior Repoters Sherman and Alice Tulman go over the history of prices at the Minnesota State Fair.
Nearly all of Minnesota in some form of drought, extreme drought zone expands
Minnesota drought conditions are more widespread and intense than last week as almost the entire state is now experiencing some form of drought.
Minnesota drought conditions are more widespread and intense than last week as almost the entire state is now experiencing some form of drought.
Ian Leonard learns to walk a pig at State Fair
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist joins 4-H’ers from all across the state at the Great Minnesota Get-Together and attempts to learn how to walk a new four-legged friend at the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist joins 4-H’ers from all across the state at the Great Minnesota Get-Together and attempts to learn how to walk a new four-legged friend at the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum.
Feeding Our Future fraudsters sentenced to prison, ordered to pay restitution
Another defendant in the Feeding Our Future scheme was sentenced for his role in stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers during the height of the COVID-19 panmdemic.
Another defendant in the Feeding Our Future scheme was sentenced for his role in stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers during the height of the COVID-19 panmdemic.
Officials sued to keep gangs from State Fair: What happens if they show up anyway?
Posts on social media tipped Ramsey County Sheriff's deputies off about a planned violent confrontation at the Minnesota State Fair, and officials moved quickly to shut it down in court. But what happens if they show up anyway?
Posts on social media tipped Ramsey County Sheriff's deputies off about a planned violent confrontation at the Minnesota State Fair, and officials moved quickly to shut it down in court. But what happens if they show up anyway?
MN State Fair: Ramsey Co. attorney discusses safety plan
FOX 9's Emily Pofahl spoke to Ramsey County Attorney John Choi about efforts to keep the Minnesota State Fair safe by keeping gang members away.
FOX 9's Emily Pofahl spoke to Ramsey County Attorney John Choi about efforts to keep the Minnesota State Fair safe by keeping gang members away.
Annunciation community honors victims 1 year later
One year after a mass shooting at the Annunciation church and school in Minneapolis took the lives of two children and injured several others, the surrounding community is honoring those after the tragedy.
One year after a mass shooting at the Annunciation church and school in Minneapolis took the lives of two children and injured several others, the surrounding community is honoring those after the tragedy.
Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
Northern Minnesota bar owner, girlfriend accused of arson
A northern Minnesota couple is accused of burning down their bar in April 2025 as part of an attempt to cash in on a $700,000 insurance policy after getting upside down in the business, court documents allege.
A northern Minnesota couple is accused of burning down their bar in April 2025 as part of an attempt to cash in on a $700,000 insurance policy after getting upside down in the business, court documents allege.
Partial lunar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Thursday into Friday
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
Move over, pumpkin spice: Search interest in this coffee flavor hit an all-time high
Fall flavor season is arriving earlier than ever, but pumpkin spice may have some new competition.
Fall flavor season is arriving earlier than ever, but pumpkin spice may have some new competition.
Federal prisoner serving 20-year sentence in New York advances in Alaska US House primary
Eric Hafner, who is serving time in a New York federal prison, has advanced in the primary for Alaska's lone U.S. House seat.
Eric Hafner, who is serving time in a New York federal prison, has advanced in the primary for Alaska's lone U.S. House seat.
Suspicious death at Minneapolis apartment ruled a homicide
A suspicious death in July at a Minneapolis apartment has now been ruled a homicide.
A suspicious death in July at a Minneapolis apartment has now been ruled a homicide.
St. Paul encampment more than triples in size after Pig's Eye Park closure
An encampment on a former St. Paul auto salvage yard has swelled to more than three times its previous size, while city officials warn that alleged booby traps are making the site increasingly dangerous for outreach workers.
An encampment on a former St. Paul auto salvage yard has swelled to more than three times its previous size, while city officials warn that alleged booby traps are making the site increasingly dangerous for outreach workers.
Gang violence concerns at Minnesota State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is officially underway, but before it began Ramsey County authorities took several steps to curb any potential gang violence. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl talks about the latest precautions being taken this year.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is officially underway, but before it began Ramsey County authorities took several steps to curb any potential gang violence. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl talks about the latest precautions being taken this year.
Alien abduction reported in small Georgia college town
The truth is out there. And the truth is, someone abducted an alien in Statesboro!
The truth is out there. And the truth is, someone abducted an alien in Statesboro!