Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers

On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.

Minnesota sports bars scramble to keep up with streaming for fans

Minnesota sports bars say the growing number of streaming platforms is making it increasingly difficult and expensive to show the games customers want. Some bar owners say they spend thousands of dollars a month navigating services for teams including the Vikings, Twins, Wild and Timberwolves.

3M Fairmont plant layoffs start Dec. 18, company to cut 62 jobs

Layoffs at 3M's Fairmont plant are set to begin Dec. 18, cutting a total of 62 jobs before the new year, the company has announced.

St. Paul Public Schools board delays vote on midyear teacher cuts

The St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to postpone a decision on cutting English Learner teaching positions in the middle of the school year..

St. Paul leaders weigh new approach to encampments
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St. Paul leaders are expected to adopt a new plan to address homelessness following backlash over the city's clearing of a homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park that created a new, more problematic encampment.

Klobuchar vs. Demuth: MN governor debate preview
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Minnesota's governor candidates, Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth, are preparing to face off in a televised debate with Election Day less than two weeks away. The debate begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday on FOX 9, FOX9.com, the FOX LOCAL app and FOX 9's YouTube channel, with coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m.

American prisoner released from Russia after Trump-Putin negotiation

An American man imprisoned in Russia since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is returning home this week after U.S. officials negotiated his return.

MN weather: Sunny, comfortable Wednesday
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Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine and comfortable low-70s temperatures across much of Minnesota. Above-average warmth continues through Friday before rain chances return Saturday and cooler weather arrives Sunday. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the forecast.

Burnsville shooting leaves girl hurt, shelter-in-place order lifted

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted following a shooting that injured a girl in a Burnsville neighborhood Tuesday night. Police believe the shooting was not random, and no arrests have been made.

Toledo chemical leak causes evacuations after tank explosion

Officials in Ohio said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place that extends into southeast Michigan.

Minneapolis ranked among top 10 cities for retirement

A study ranked Minneapolis as one of the top ten places to retire in the nation. WalletHub evaluated 182 American cities, grading them on affordability, quality of life, quality of healthcare, and available activities.

St. Paul Schools considers teacher cuts
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St. Paul Public Schools leaders are facing a difficult decision as the district faces a nearly $5 million budget deficit – considering cutting teaching jobs as soon as mid-year to fill the gap. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest.

Minnesota wrong-way DWI stop: Woman arrested after .16% BAC

A wrong-way driver on a Minnesota highway ended up under arrest after a sergeant swerved to avoid a head-on crash.

MN sergeant avoids drunk driving head-on crash
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A police officer in Chaska, Minnesota narrowly avoided a head-on collision with a a drunk driver on Oct. 16. 

MN law enforcement will model gang collaboration off New Jersey strategy

Minnesota leaders say a New Jersey-style information-sharing strategy could help slow gang-related shootings spreading across Twin Cities communities.

Rural healthcare access a key issue in Iowa midterm elections
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Access to healthcare isn't always easy to come by for families in rural Iowa. With two weeks to go until the midterm elections, the issue is front and center in some of the state's most competitive races. FOX's Olivianna Calmes has more from Des Moines.