Schools find loophole in Minnesota's ban on books
Minnesota’s book-banning debate is drawing renewed attention after the Northwoods School in Cook reportedly banned 80 books. Political science professor David Schultz joins the discussion about Minnesota’s 2024 law and the state’s ranking on PEN America’s banned book report.
Minnesota’s book-banning debate is drawing renewed attention after the Northwoods School in Cook reportedly banned 80 books. Political science professor David Schultz joins the discussion about Minnesota’s 2024 law and the state’s ranking on PEN America’s banned book report.
Bend, Oregon school shooting suspect identified
Here's what is known about the suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
Here's what is known about the suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
Tall people meetup at Tom’s Watch Bar in Minneapolis
A man searching for the tallest people in Minneapolis stopped by the Mall of America and invited tall residents to an event at Tom’s Watch Bar. The gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.
A man searching for the tallest people in Minneapolis stopped by the Mall of America and invited tall residents to an event at Tom’s Watch Bar. The gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.
Man discovers mysterious stone outside home, leading to massive 3,300-year-old Egyptian treasure
Scientists made a remarkable discovery of two massive statues of King Ramses II in astonishing condition in an Egyptian village on Tuesday.
Scientists made a remarkable discovery of two massive statues of King Ramses II in astonishing condition in an Egyptian village on Tuesday.
Free dental clinic for first responders
White Smiles Dentistry held their inaugural free dental clinic for first responders in Albertville, MN.
White Smiles Dentistry held their inaugural free dental clinic for first responders in Albertville, MN.
St. Louis Park brewery celebrates Brewers' World Series trip
The Milwaukee Brewers are heading to the World Series after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers. We visited Ullsperger Brewing in St. Louis Park, where they're celebrating the Brewers’ historic run and their Minnesota fan base.
The Milwaukee Brewers are heading to the World Series after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers. We visited Ullsperger Brewing in St. Louis Park, where they're celebrating the Brewers’ historic run and their Minnesota fan base.
Minnesota sexual assault law: What changed
A former student’s lawsuit against Cornell University and others has sparked a national conversation about sexual assault and college campuses. Former Hennepin County prosecutor and University of Minnesota professor Amy Sweasy explains how Minnesota’s law differs from New York law when someone becomes voluntarily intoxicated and unable to clearly say yes or no.
A former student’s lawsuit against Cornell University and others has sparked a national conversation about sexual assault and college campuses. Former Hennepin County prosecutor and University of Minnesota professor Amy Sweasy explains how Minnesota’s law differs from New York law when someone becomes voluntarily intoxicated and unable to clearly say yes or no.
How many books were banned in schools in your state?
School book bans rose to a five-year peak during the 2025-2026 school year. That’s according to the nonprofit PEN America, which tracks book bans across the nation.
School book bans rose to a five-year peak during the 2025-2026 school year. That’s according to the nonprofit PEN America, which tracks book bans across the nation.
Armed parent stops gunman in deadly Oregon elementary school shooting
An armed bystander who chased down and fatally shot a teenage gunman inside an Oregon elementary school Thursday has been identified as a local father of two children who attend the school, according to family members and officials.
An armed bystander who chased down and fatally shot a teenage gunman inside an Oregon elementary school Thursday has been identified as a local father of two children who attend the school, according to family members and officials.
Officials address community concerns after Six Flags tragedy
Cobb County leaders and police officials addressed community concerns Friday after a man died when he was ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The park is expected to reopen Friday, just days after the tragedy.
Cobb County leaders and police officials addressed community concerns Friday after a man died when he was ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The park is expected to reopen Friday, just days after the tragedy.
NOAA releases official US Winter Outlook: What it means for you
A powerful El Niño could bring a warmer and wetter winter to much of the U.S. Here's where.
A powerful El Niño could bring a warmer and wetter winter to much of the U.S. Here's where.
Viral Brewers fan celebrates win: 'Emotion and sheer happiness'
It started as a celebration that's been 44 years in the making. And it turned into a viral moment that's already touched hundreds of thousands of social media viewers.
It started as a celebration that's been 44 years in the making. And it turned into a viral moment that's already touched hundreds of thousands of social media viewers.
Pinehaven Farm is welcoming visitors for their Fall Family Festival
Families looking for some fall fun over the long MEA weekend are being welcomed to Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, MN.
Families looking for some fall fun over the long MEA weekend are being welcomed to Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, MN.
Minnesota weather: Chilly, blustery Friday before widespread frost overnight
Friday brings a chilly and blustery day to Minnesota as morning showers give way to afternoon sunshine before widespread frost and freezing conditions arrive overnight.
Friday brings a chilly and blustery day to Minnesota as morning showers give way to afternoon sunshine before widespread frost and freezing conditions arrive overnight.
MN weather: Frost and freeze expected Friday night
Temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s across much of Minnesota Friday night into Saturday morning, prompting frost advisories and freeze warnings. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the latest forecast.
Temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s across much of Minnesota Friday night into Saturday morning, prompting frost advisories and freeze warnings. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the latest forecast.
The first snowflakes of the season fell in far northern Minnesota Friday morning
It was all smiles at YMCA Camp Menogyn on Friday morning as the first snowflakes of the season began to fall.
It was all smiles at YMCA Camp Menogyn on Friday morning as the first snowflakes of the season began to fall.
Submissions wanted for new state park license plate highlighting North Shore
There is a competition underway right now to design the next Minnesota State Park license plate. The DNR is looking for designs that celebrate the North Shore and Lake Superior agates. Submissions will be accepted through October 31, and there will be a public vote on the finalists to decide the winner in early December.
There is a competition underway right now to design the next Minnesota State Park license plate. The DNR is looking for designs that celebrate the North Shore and Lake Superior agates. Submissions will be accepted through October 31, and there will be a public vote on the finalists to decide the winner in early December.
Alex Murdaugh hearing to focus on DNA, retrial evidence
Alex Murdaugh returns to a South Carolina courtroom for a pretrial motion hearing ahead of his murder retrial. Attorneys are expected to argue over evidence including DNA testing, cellphone data and a 3-D scan of the crime scene. FOX's Chelsea Torres reports.
Alex Murdaugh returns to a South Carolina courtroom for a pretrial motion hearing ahead of his murder retrial. Attorneys are expected to argue over evidence including DNA testing, cellphone data and a 3-D scan of the crime scene. FOX's Chelsea Torres reports.
Wildfires, record rainfall and snow hit parts of US
Parts of the U.S. are seeing a wide range of extreme weather, from a fast-growing wildfire near Malibu to significant flooding in Oklahoma and fresh snow in Utah's mountains. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has a look at the severe weather across the country.
Parts of the U.S. are seeing a wide range of extreme weather, from a fast-growing wildfire near Malibu to significant flooding in Oklahoma and fresh snow in Utah's mountains. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has a look at the severe weather across the country.
Women charged after child allegedly suffers burns to feet at Mississippi daycare
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.