Red Cross: National blood supply at critically low levels after winter storm disrupted blood drives

The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey: 'The tide is turning'
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey thanked the people of Minnesota for their resilience during ongoing ICE operations and said he believes "The tide is turning."

Minnesota Senate Committee hearing on ICE [Part 1]
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A Minnesota Senate Select Committee held a hearing on ICE operations and its impacts. Local leaders, attorneys, labor and business representatives, and residents testified about alleged violations of civil liberties, constitutional and human rights, and immigration law during Operation Metro Surge.

Mpls mayor on ICE: 'It will be your city that is next'
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke about the ongoing federal immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis, warning other mayors that their cities will be next if they don't take a stand against the operations. The remarks were made during the United States Conference of Mayors.

MN weather: Thursday forecast update
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FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for Jan. 29, 2026. 

ICE enforcement and MN jails: What we know
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White House Border Czar Tom Homan said they're working on a drawdown plan for federal officials in Minnesota, but only if there's cooperation with local and state leaders. Questions remain about what cooperation DHS is expecting to have with county jails in Minnesota. FOX 9's Rob Olson is digging into this. 

The requirements for an ICE drawdown in MN
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In his first news conference since arriving in Minnesota, Trump adviser and Border Czar Tom Homan laid out the requirements for an ICE drawdown in Minnesota.

St. Paul leaders address ICE small business impact
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St. Paul Mayor Her, along with leaders from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, spoke about how ICE operations have impacted the local economy. They also celebrated the designation of February as "Shop Local, Stand Together Month."

Alex Pretti scuffle with feds 11 days before fatal shooting
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New video from Max Shapiro/The News Movement shows Alex Pretti kicking the taillight of a federal vehicle and getting into a scuffle 11 days before he was fatally shot by Border Patrol in Minneapolis. 

Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.

U.S. life expectancy reached new high in 2024: Here are the leading causes of death

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.

Trump's border czar on when ICE will leave MN
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White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials. 

How many ICE agents are MN? Homan doesn't say
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When asked how many federal agents are in Minnesota, Border Czar Tom Homan said there have been a lot of rotations but did not provide a specific number. Court records show there were more than 3,000 federal agents in Minnesota, including ICE and Border Patrol officers, earlier this week. Homan said on Thursday they're working on a drawdown plan of federal agents but that depends on cooperation with state and local officials.

Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it

The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.

Planters looking for NUTmobile drivers - How to apply

Planters is looking for Peanutters to get behind the wheel of the NUTmobile and take the iconic vehicle on the road across the country visiting festivals, parades, college campuses, community events and more.

Withdrawal of ICE in MN depends on cooperation, Trump's border czar says

White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials.

ICE in Minnesota: Trump border czar says withdrawal of feds depends on cooperation

Immigration operations continue in Minnesota on Thursday. In White House Border Czar Tom Homan's first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, he said they're working on a drawdown plan for federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials. Find live updates on ICE operations in the state here.