Kratom purchase age, penalties rise in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1

The age to legally purchase, and penalties associated with, the intoxicating substance kratom in Minnesota will rise in Minnesota beginning on Aug. 1.

White House holds briefing amid escalating Iran war
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The White House held a news briefing as tension with Iran escalates and the U.S. Senate stalls on the SAVE America Act. 

US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds

New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime. 

Majority of Americans want Iran war to end now, poll finds

Most Americans want the war in Iran to end now, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland.

Brooklyn Park police arrest suspect in connection with sexual assaults
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A suspect remains in custody in connection with two recent sexual assaults in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, one last week and one on Wednesday.

US-Iran airstrikes continue amid war powers questions
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U.S. forces spent another night carrying out airstrikes on Iran as House Republicans approves billions of dollars more for the war. 

Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree

Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.

MN weather: Weekend brings heat and potential for storms
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Thursday will be another comfortable day but the weekend brings a return to the heat and some storm changes. Cody Matz has your forecast.

Organ at Heights Theater changes movie-going experience
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The Heights Theater in Columbia Heights has pipes, organ pipes to be exact. FOX 9's Maury's Glover has the story. 

Farmington fatal hit-and-run: Loved ones remember 13-year-old boy
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An Apple Valley family is holding on to hope and faith as investigators search for the driver in a Farmington hit-and-run that left 13-year-old Sasha Balandin dead. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest details. 

ICE assault case against Inver Grove Heights paraprofessional dropped

An Inver Grove Heights paraprofessional was accused of assault against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in January, but the charges against her have now been dropped.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Loretto Larks baseball and Koskie family
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This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we're in Loretto, home of the Larks. That means baseball is a family affair with former Minnesota Twins' player Corey Koskie, who plays for the Larks along with his sons.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Sota Seeds success story
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This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we're at Loretto and Ian Leonard checks out the success story behind Sota Seeds, a company out of Kimball.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Loretto Larks lineup card
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This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we're in Loretto as the Larks host the Howard Lake Orphans. Jim Rich presents the Larks lineup card before first pitch.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Loretto Larks baseball a family tradition
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This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we discover the family tradition that is Loretto Larks baseball. Father and son Brandon and Jack Scanlon join the set to talk about town ball and what the Larks mean to them.

MN wildfires: Cooler weather, rain helping firefighters
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Authorities are reporting progress in the fight against wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest details.

Minnesota fraud: Suspect who jumped off balcony to avoid arrest pleads guilty

The man arrested by FBI agents after he jumped from a fourth-story balcony pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.