Minnesota's Secretary of State discusses voter questions, concerns about election day
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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon explains what is happening with federal observers at polling locations on primary election day. Simon also addressed election security concerns and a big uptick in early voter turnout.

These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says

Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.

Survey: More than half of U.S. parents fear kids would go hungry without school-provided meals
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A new survey from the organization 'No Kid Hungry' surveyed parents nationwide and found 59% believe their child wouldn't get enough to eat without school meals. Even more parents report being worried about affording necessary groceries, while others fear they may need to start choosing between paying bills and buying food.

Minnesota weather: Hazy sunshine, warm and muggy Tuesday

Early morning thunderstorms give way to a warm and muggy Tuesday afternoon with hazy sunshine across much of Minnesota.

St. Paul homicide: Man dies days after assault near Dorothy Day Place

Police are investigating after a man died from life-threatening injuries following an assault in downtown St. Paul earlier this month.

MN primary election: Key races, voting rules, and deadlines
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Minnesota voters are heading to the polls to select candidates for the general election this fall. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with more than 200,000 early ballots already cast. Additionally, the DOJ is sending election observers to polling places, but state officials said they will not be allowed inside. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports. 

Luigi Mangione in court ahead of state murder trial
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Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is appearing in court for what could be the final hearing before his state trial. The judge may also weigh in on whether the trial will be broadcast live, a point of debate between Mangione’s defense and the prosecution. FOX's Kailey Schuyler reports. 

Wisconsin primary election 2026: Voter guide

Wisconsin’s primary election to determine the state’s next governor, state treasurer, secretary of state and several congressional districts are underway. Here’s what voters need to know.

Minnesota primary election: Polls open across the state
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Minnesota voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to select candidates for the general election this fall. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with more than 200,000 early ballots already cast, setting a new turnout record for a non-presidential election year. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.

MN weather: Morning storms then hazy sun Tuesday
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Early morning thunderstorms move out of the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota Tuesday before hazy sunshine and warm, muggy conditions take over. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest forecast.

Minnesota primary election Tuesday: Voter guide

Minnesota's primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Find information on where and how to vote, what's on your ballot and the latest election coverage.

Minnesota cities pull back on Flock cameras amid public pushback

A growing number of Minnesota communities are rethinking their use of Flock cameras as debates over privacy and surveillance heat up.

Minnesota cities pull back on Flock cameras amid public pushback
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Flock cameras are sparking a great debate across the country, with some police praising them as crime fighting tools, while critics cite privacy concerns. Now, a growing number of communities in Minnesota are taking a step back from the controversial automated license plate readers. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains why.

Failing Minneapolis housing complex kept getting millions in federal tax dollars

A Minneapolis public housing complex kept getting millions in federal funding even as inspectors repeatedly gave it failing grades for poor conditions.

Failing Minneapolis housing complex kept getting millions in federal tax dollars
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A Minneapolis public housing complex kept getting millions in federal funding even as inspectors repeatedly gave it failing grades for poor conditions. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has more.

Trump executive order proposes spacing out childhood vaccines, separating MMR

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that called for spacing out childhood vaccines, and separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to be split into three shots.

Trump executive order on vaccine schedules: What you need to know
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President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aiming to change when children in the U.S. will get their vaccines. The order calls for separating MMR, or the measles, mumps rubella vaccine into three individual shots. The change is coming just before the start of a new school year. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has reaction from health experts.

Gophers honor John Anderson with celebration of life at Maturi Paviliion
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The University of Minnesota honored long-time baseball coach John Anderson with a celebration of life Monday night at Maturi Pavilion. Anderson died last month at 71 years old. Celebration of life speakers included his wife, Jan, and daughter, Erin, Rob Fornasiere, Billy Soule, Mike Bailey and Paul Molitor. Ryan Lefebvre was the master of ceremonies.

Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026

Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.