Video: Florida woman brings pet duck to the beach

It’s not unusual to see a woman unpacking her bag, laying out a towel and settling in to catch some rays on a beach, but a woman in South Florida is attracting a lot of attention for her beach day buddy.

NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad

The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.

MN rural hospitals face maternity care crisis
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Rural communities in Minnesota are facing a severe lack of maternity care resources as many go without any hospital-based obstetric services in their area. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with Blue Earth United Health Hospital District CEO Rick Ash to learn more.  

RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules

A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

Iran war escalates as energy concerns grow
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The conflict with Iran is nearing its fourth week, and U.S. involvement shows no indication of winding down, despite President Trump saying otherwise. Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been targeted by both sides recently, driving up fuel prices at home. FOX’s Rebekah Castor has more from Washington.  

CBP: 900 pounds of liquid meth found in fuel tank of tractor-trailer at US-Mexico border crossing

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) says a Mexican citizen traveling on a business visa was arrested at a border crossing inspection site in San Diego earlier this month after CPB officers found 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the fuel tank of a tractor-trailer. 

César Chávez murals, statues already removed from campuses, parks

Organizations across the country and California – the birthplace of the United Farm Workers movement – have already begun removing depictions of the late Latino labor leader César Chávez from public spaces after the explosive allegations in the New York Times revealed this week that he allegedly raped and sexually assaulted women and girls decades ago.

Chuck Norris through the years: Photos from the moments that made him a beloved star

Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris died Thursday, March 19 after being hospitalized in Hawaii.  His career spanned decades and he developed a worldwide following. A look back at his biggest roles.

Kohl’s CEO signals what's next for stores after several closures

Kohl's closed 27 stores in 15 states in 2025 as the department store chain looked to get on better financial footing amid declining sales.

90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says

Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.

Minnesota Fraud: More plea deals expected in Feeding Our Future Scandal
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More defendants in the Feeding Our Future scandal are expected to take plea deals after initially pleading not guilty. Meanwhile, Aimee Bock, who prosecutors say was the "ringleader" of the fraud scheme, has yet to be sentenced. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest details. 

MN weather: Much warmer on the first day of spring
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It's a warm start to spring with highs in the 60s on Friday and even warmer 70s on Saturday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast. 

After sister’s overdose death, Circle Pines woman says kratom bill isn’t enough

A bill would enforce more stringent regulations on kratom and a similar supplement, something a Circle Pines woman who lost her sister to an overdose said is a positive step but does not do enough.

Push for kratom to be regulated in MN
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Minnesota lawmakers are pushing to regulate kratom in the state. Kratom is advertised as a mood-elevating substance that can help with anxiety, but it is highly addictive. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.