Senators pass rule change to allow children in chambers
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports from the State Capitol after Minnesota Senators passed a rule change on Wednesday to allow lawmakers and their staff to bring children into chambers for child care and breastfeeding purposes.
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports from the State Capitol after Minnesota Senators passed a rule change on Wednesday to allow lawmakers and their staff to bring children into chambers for child care and breastfeeding purposes.
Karoline Leavitt: 'Iran leadership is wiped out'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her weekly briefing on Wednesday and said military operations in Iran are an overwhelming success. Leadership has been wiped out, but she wouldn't offer an update on a proposed 15-point plan to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her weekly briefing on Wednesday and said military operations in Iran are an overwhelming success. Leadership has been wiped out, but she wouldn't offer an update on a proposed 15-point plan to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East.
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MN House committee considers digital ad tax bill [FULL]
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would tax digital advertising and billboards, ending exemptions that currently benefit large tech and advertising companies. The bill was discussed during the Minnesota House Taxes Committee hearing.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would tax digital advertising and billboards, ending exemptions that currently benefit large tech and advertising companies. The bill was discussed during the Minnesota House Taxes Committee hearing.
Lawmakers, community members oppose Blue Line extension
Republican lawmakers and local community leaders gathered to voice their opposition to the proposed Blue Line light rail extension. The current project aims to build a light rail train from Target Field through Brooklyn Park , cutting directly through a predominantly Black business district on West Broadway in North Minneapolis. Critics argue the increasingly expensive project will disrupt the community , eliminate essential parking , and displace hundreds of homes and minority-owned businesses.
Republican lawmakers and local community leaders gathered to voice their opposition to the proposed Blue Line light rail extension. The current project aims to build a light rail train from Target Field through Brooklyn Park , cutting directly through a predominantly Black business district on West Broadway in North Minneapolis. Critics argue the increasingly expensive project will disrupt the community , eliminate essential parking , and displace hundreds of homes and minority-owned businesses.
2025 saw record levels of solar, wind power in US: Here's where
Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.
Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.
Minnesota Senators vote to allow minors in chambers
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday made one of the biggest changes to its rules to help members with families manage the job. They voted to allow state senators and their staff to bring their children onto the Senate floor, something members can already do in the House, for child care and breast-feeding purposes. The bill passed in a 41-25 vote.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday made one of the biggest changes to its rules to help members with families manage the job. They voted to allow state senators and their staff to bring their children onto the Senate floor, something members can already do in the House, for child care and breast-feeding purposes. The bill passed in a 41-25 vote.
What is Kratom, and what are the risks?
Dr. Alta Deroo of the Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss Kratom and the risks associated with this drug. There is a bill at the Minnesota Capitol to increase the age to buy Kratom to 21 years old. Some states have banned the sale of the drug altogether.
Dr. Alta Deroo of the Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss Kratom and the risks associated with this drug. There is a bill at the Minnesota Capitol to increase the age to buy Kratom to 21 years old. Some states have banned the sale of the drug altogether.
Royce Lewis, Twins prepare for Opening Day at Baltimore
The 2026 Major League Baseball season is here, and the Minnesota Twins are in Baltimore for Opening Day on Thursday. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is there, and he caught up with third baseman Royce Lewis during Wednesday's workout at Camden Yards.
The 2026 Major League Baseball season is here, and the Minnesota Twins are in Baltimore for Opening Day on Thursday. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is there, and he caught up with third baseman Royce Lewis during Wednesday's workout at Camden Yards.
Mississippi transfers newly discovered 1960s KKK materials to state archives
Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.
Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.
ICE operations: Walz creates council to document impacts on Minnesotans
Gov. Tim Walz has created a council to document the impacts of recent federal immigration operations in Minnesota and make recommendations to prevent future harm.
Gov. Tim Walz has created a council to document the impacts of recent federal immigration operations in Minnesota and make recommendations to prevent future harm.
Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
Minnesota library expands dementia care kits
A Minnesota library system is working to make meaningful connections easier for families facing memory loss.
A Minnesota library system is working to make meaningful connections easier for families facing memory loss.
Free memory kits help Minnesota dementia caregivers
A local library system is working to make meaningful connections easier for families facing memory loss. The Dakota County Library system has expanded memory loss visit kits for diverse communities.
A local library system is working to make meaningful connections easier for families facing memory loss. The Dakota County Library system has expanded memory loss visit kits for diverse communities.
Army to test first-ever pilot optional Black Hawk helicopter amid major tech shift
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
Trump says Iran negotiations ongoing as US strikes two-thirds of country's munitions plants
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
Bill targets surveillance pricing in grocery stores
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a ban on surveillance-based price and wage discrimination, which would prohibit companies from using automated systems, including AI, to set individual prices or wages based on personal data, behaviors, or biometrics.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a ban on surveillance-based price and wage discrimination, which would prohibit companies from using automated systems, including AI, to set individual prices or wages based on personal data, behaviors, or biometrics.
MN weather: Gorgeous Wednesday; chillier Thursday
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for March 25, 2026.
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for March 25, 2026.
Historic heat wave expands into central US after weeks of record heat in the Southwest
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
Minnesota Vikings bid to host NFL Draft in 2028
The Minnesota Vikings are vying to host the 2028 NFL Draft, saying U.S. Bank Stadium is the best stadium in the league.
The Minnesota Vikings are vying to host the 2028 NFL Draft, saying U.S. Bank Stadium is the best stadium in the league.
NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.