South St. Paul Public Schools moves to e-learning after threat; man arrested

A man is in custody after allegedly making a threat of violence toward South St. Paul Public Schools, prompting officials to cancel in-person classes and shift to e-learning on Wednesday

These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026

Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.

Timberwolves beat Suns 116-104 behind Julius Randle's 32 points
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Julius Randle had 32 points and Bones Hyland added 22 points of the bench as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 116-104 Tuesday night at Target Center. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim caught up with Randle in the locker room after the game.

List: These new countries must pay up to $15,000 bonds for visa applications

Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.

Taste Buds: World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls
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Stephanie Hansen visits Isles Bun & Coffee in Minneapolis to uncover the secrets behind their made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls, voted the world’s best by World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls in 2024 with a special nod to their famous Puppy Dog Tails.

MN weather: Wednesday forecast update
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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an updated weather forecast for Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Is X down? Over 26k reports of outages on Wednesday

Over 26,000 users reported problems with X, formerly known as Twitter, as outage reports surged Wednesday morning.

Markwayne Mullin tears up recalling Trump helping his son
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin gets emotional as he shares a personal story about how Donald Trump supported his family after his son, Jim, suffered a severe brain injury in 2020.

Minnesota bill aims to tax digital ads [RAW]
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During a press conference, Rep. Liz Lee introduced a new bill aiming to end Minnesota’s sales tax exemption for digital and billboard advertising, targeting tech and social media companies.

Senator grills Markwayne Mullin on ICE
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Senator Richard Blumenthal grilled Sen. Markwayne Mullin about ICE's conduct during Mullin's confirmation hearing as he seeks to become Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Suspected double homicide in Anoka County leaves child, woman dead

Two people, including a child, are dead following a suspected double homicide in Anoka County early Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display

A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.

Rand Paul confronts Markwayne Mullin on violent words
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Sen. Rand Paul confronted Sen. Markwayne Mullin on violent rhetoric as Mullin faced a confirmation hearing as he is nominated to become the next Department of Homeland Security Secretary.

Feeding Our Future: More plea hearings scheduled
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Three defendants charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme are set to appear before a federal judge on Wednesday, with one person expected to decline a plea deal and two others planning to accept. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports. 

10 Twins games to air on FOX 9
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Ten Minnesota Twins games will be broadcast on FOX 9 this season, including the Twins' home opener on April 3. 

10 Minnesota Twins games to air on FOX 9: TV schedule

Ten Minnesota Twins games will be broadcast on FOX 9 this season, including the Twins' home opener on April 3.

MN weather: Patchy sun and warmer temps Wednesday
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Expect a mix of patchy sun and clouds as temperatures warm into the 40s and start melting the snowpack. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.