Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight

A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.

First Lady's Luncheon hosted by Melania Trump
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First Lady Melania Trump delivered a message that sought to “inspire community” at the First Lady's Luncheon in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, touching on topics such as youth education and the advancement of AI.

MN weather: Scattered storms on Thursday
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A cold front will likely trigger scattered storms and showers across Minnesota on Thursday afternoon. The Twin Cities metro area is under a level 2 slight risk of severe weather. 

Nearly 20K Audi vehicles recalled over loose brake pedals

Nearly 20,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled over a brake defect that could increase crash risk. Here’s what drivers should know.

Melania Trump details her support of the TAKE IT DOWN Act
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First Lady Melania Trump details her support for the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks – also known as the TAKE IT DOWN Act – signed in May 2025 to criminalize the nonconsensual online publication of intimate images and AI-generated deepfakes.

2 men dart across Hwy 100 to escape police after pursuit crash: Video

Two men darted across busy Highway 100 into a wooded area as they tried to escape officers Thursday morning after a police pursuit ended in a crash in Golden Valley.

4-H students learn training services dogs
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4-H students are learning to raise and train service dogs with help from Can Do Canines as part of their Pups and Learning (PAL) program.

Driver, passenger flee police after chase on Hwy 100
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A driver and a passenger darted across Highway 100 in Golden Valley after a chase down Highway 100 that ended in a crash just north of Highway 394.

World Beer Cup winners include 4 Minnesota craft breweries

Minnesota breweries are getting international recognition after bringing home medals from the 2026 World Beer Cup Awards.

Wild suffers gut-wrenching 4-3 double OT loss to Stars in Game 3
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Minnesota Wild players Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes and Jesper Wallstedt speak from the locker room after Wednesday night's 4-3 loss in double overtime to the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoff Series. The Wild trails 2-1, with Game 4 on Saturday.

MN lawmakers call for release of detained woman [FULL]
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Sen. Lindsey Port (DFL-Burnsville) and community leaders are urging federal officials to grant humanitarian parole to constituent Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who is being held in a DHS facility in Texas without proper medical treatment. Lawmakers say she has an ovarian cyst, which is causing extreme pain, bleeding, and poses a risk to her life and long-term health.

New immigration ordinance responding to ICE activity passed by St. Paul Council

The St. Paul City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that they say strengthens the separation between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement.

Two-year fugitive found hiding in air vent, taken into custody

A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said.

Top Teacher: Baldwin-Woodville's Angela Schmoker honored
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FOX 9 kicks off the Top Teacher awards for the year with a surprise stop at Baldwin-Woodville High School in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Mrs. Angela Schmoker, a Family and Consumer Science teacher of over 30 years, was honored with the award.

Basillica Block Party won’t return to Minneapolis, organizers say

After 25 years running an annual summer concert in Minneapolis, the organizers behind the Basilica Block Party have announced it’s a wrap.

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

Deadly Edina shooting prompts lockdowns, 3 arrested
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A shooting in Edina left one person dead and prompted the mall, hospital, and several businesses to go into lockdown as authorities searched for those involved. Three people were ultimately arrested in connection with the shooting. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports. 

Minnesota weather: Scattered storms Thursday afternoon with warm, humid conditions

A warm and humid Thursday sets the stage for scattered afternoon storms across much of Minnesota. There is a slight risk of severe weather in the metro area.

MN weather: Scattered storms Thursday afternoon
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Expect a warm, humid morning ahead of scattered storms developing in the afternoon. There is a level 1 and level 2 risk of severe weather across much of Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the story.