SNAP cuts threaten rural Minnesota's economy
Rural Minnesota communities are feeling the pinch as delayed SNAP benefits impact local grocery stores and the broader economy.
State blames reporting errors for outsized SNAP payout figures
The state on Friday said reporting errors led to what appeared to be dramatic spikes in federal food benefit payouts in recent years. The agency that administers the program in Minnesota issued the explanation after a Republican state lawmaker and others on social media questioned the numbers.
Minnesotans will receive full SNAP benefits for November over the weekend, officials say
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is preparing to distribute full SNAP and MFIP benefits over the weekend.
Minnesotan finishes as top U.S. Men's Finisher at the 2025 New York City Marathon
Joel Reichow of St. Paul was the top U.S. men's finisher at the 2025 New York City Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 56 seconds, good for 6th place overall in the Marathon. Joel joined Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller on "The Afternoon Shift" to discuss his finish at the NYC Marathon, his win at the 2025 Grandma's Marathon, and his 2028 Los Angeles Olympics dreams.
Trump ordered to fully fund SNAP, Californians wake up to full EBT cards
Many Californians were waking up Friday to good news: Their EBT food assistance cards were full.
Chrishell Stause says she’s officially leaving ‘Selling Sunset’ due to mental health reasons
Reality television star of “Selling Sunset" Chrishell Stause said she’s officially leaving the show after nine seasons. Here’s what we know.
New video shows extent of damage from UPS plane crash
The UPS plane crashed after its left wing caught fire and an engine fell off not long after takeoff.
Indiana cleaning woman killed in shooting after going to wrong home, police say
The mother of four was attempting to enter the house for a cleaning job when the shooting occurred.
Light snowfall hits Gunflint Trail area in northern Minnesota
Images shared by the National Weather Service in Duluth and the Gunflint Lodge show light snowfall in the area.
New streaming this weekend: Edmund Fitzgerald documentary
The anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald is next week, and a new FOX 9 documentary on the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since it sank in Lake Superior is available to stream this weekend.
Body of second avalanche victim with Minnesota ties recovered, 1 still missing
Alaska authorities announced the recovery of the remains of a man who was killed in an avalanche that also took the lives of two other men he was heli-skiing with.
Minnesota Hunter Terry Brisk’s murder remains unsolved after 9 years
Friday marks nine years since Terry Brisk was found fatally shot in rural central Minnesota, and the sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in solving the case.
SNAP latest: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full funding for aid program
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Senate Republicans should use nuclear option to pass continuing resolution
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she has urged Senate Democrats to pass the House’s Continuing Resolution and supports Senate Republicans using the nuclear option to kill the filibuster.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge
The former All-Pro receiver was arrested in relation to a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami earlier this year.
Farmington officer honored: Flags fly at half-staff across Minnesota
Flags in Minnesota are flying at half-staff to honor the life of Farmington Police Officer Pete Zajac, who served for 15 years and also worked as a school resource officer. His funeral is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7.
Minnesota weather: Cooler and fairly cloudy but not as breezy for Friday
A briefly bright start will give way to a mostly cloudy and cooler afternoon across Minnesota on Friday.
Rep. Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s next mayor is no stranger to rising above challenges
The voters in Minnesota’s capital city have spoken. In a historic win, Kaohly Her will become the first woman and Hmong American mayor for the City of St. Paul.
River Falls High School teammates win World Series together with Dodgers
Alex Call and JP Feyereisen both have ties to River Falls and may have earned a unique place in Major League Baseball history.