Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana

The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

He-Man creator Roger Sweet dies at 91: Report

Roger Sweet, the creator of the He-Man action figure, which spawned the popular cartoon series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” has died.

MN weather: Cool and quiet Wednesday
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Expect a cooler day on Wednesday with below-average temperatures in the 50s and partly cloudy skies. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast. 

Floating hot tubs could be coming to Minneapolis riverfront

A new way to enjoy the Mississippi River could be coming to Minneapolis as a local business owner hopes to launch floating hot tub boat rentals.

Hot tub boats could set sail on the Mississippi River
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Minnesota may be the land of 10,000 lakes, but a Minneapolis business owner isn’t forgetting about its most famous river. Matt Witt is hoping to draw visitors to the city’s riverfront as his new venue sets sail. Maury Glover shows us what Minnesota hot tub boats are all about.

Richfield police shooting: Suspect dead, officer hurt
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Richfield police say an officer was injured during an exchange of gunfire while responding to a car prowler call. The suspect was killed during the incident, and the BCA is investigating. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports. 

Richfield police shooting: Suspect killed, officer hurt in gunfire exchange

An early morning call about a car prowler in Richfield led to an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead and an officer injured.

USA Powerlifting settles trans discrimination lawsuit
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USA Powerlifting settled with a transgender woman in a discrimination lawsuit. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest. 

Minneapolis apartment plagued by rowdy teens
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Tenants at a Minneapolis apartment complex say they’re fed up with rowdy teenagers partying in and hanging around their building. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni explains the nuisance.

State of the State: Looking at legacy, final term
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Gov. Walz laid out what he hopes will be his legacy of accomplishments, along with what he hopes to still get done before his final term ends. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard is live at the Capitol with reaction.

Minneapolis apartment chaos: Teens smash door, attack tenant and party on rooftop

Residents in the Uptown neighborhood said they are frustrated and scared after a group of teenagers broke into their apartment building and caused chaos over the weekend.

Valleyfair unveils waterpark expansion with new attractions for 50th season

Valleyfair says it plans to unveil a new waterpark expansion with 13 new attractions this summer as part of its 50th season anniversary season.

Minnesota fraud: Man liable for $188K in false food program claims

A jury has found Emadeldin Ibrahim responsible for submitting thousands of fraudulent claims for meal reimbursements that either didn't happen, or didn't meet federal requirements.

Walz speaks on trans, LGBTQ, and abortion rights
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Gov. Walz spoke on LGBTQ, transgender and abortion rights in Minnesota during his State of the State speech. 

Walz proposes to cut statewide sales tax
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Gov. Walz proposed cutting statewide sales tax during his State of the State speech. This would be the first time in Minnesota history to cut sales tax.

FCC orders ABC to file early TV license renewals amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy

The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.

Walz looks back on 7 years as governor
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Gov. Tim Walz reflected during his State of the State on his seven years as governor of Minnesota.