New license plate reader safety concerns
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Privacy advocates are escalating their fight against automated license plate readers, and they’re now being joined by safety advocates who say they could be installed dangerously. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.

Minneapolis Superintendent recommends no school closures
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Minneapolis school leaders may back away from a proposal to close more than a dozen schools. The superintendent said at a school board meeting Tuesday night no schools should close at this time. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.

MEA break: What's it for exactly?
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The Minnesota Educators Academy, or MEA conference, is this week and for many Minnesota families it now feels as much like a fall getaway as a teachers' conference.

ICE agent breaks down in court over Operation Metro Surge, Hwy. 62 assault case

ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr. testified Tuesday at a court hearing in his felony assault case stemming from an encounter on Highway 62 in February. telling a federal judge he feared an ambush and drew his gun to back people off.

ICE agent testifies in Hwy. 62 assault case
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ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr. testified Tuesday regarding a February encounter on Highway 62 in Minneapolis, where he is accused of pointing a gun at another driver. Morgan stated he feared an ambush and was making a tactical withdrawal due to the tense atmosphere of Operation Metro Surge, while state prosecutors argue the incident was straightforward road rage. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more. 

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Oct. 16–18)

From horror performances and independent films to art crawls and fall festivals, there are plenty of things to do across the Twin Cities this weekend.

St. Paul sues Maplewood over rejected police training facility

The City of St. Paul filed a lawsuit against the City of Maplewood after Maplewood officials rejected plans for a police firing range.

Wrong-way driver sentenced after ‘lead persuasion’ gunfire exchange with police

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison after a standoff that escalated into gunfire with Bloomington, during which officers had to use “lead persuasion" to end the conflict.

Michele Tafoya reacts after getting Trump's endorsement

Michele Tafoya reacted Tuesday to President Donald Trump’s endorsement of her U.S. Senate campaign, while also trying to put some distance between herself and the president.

Minnesota water tower a favorite to win 'Tank of the Year'

The 2026 People's Choice Tank of the Year contest is open for voting and several Midwest water towers have been nominated.

Americans think Trump prioritizes his wealth more than helping US, poll finds

In a recent poll, most Americans believe President Trump is improperly profiting from his presidency and placing his personal financial interest ahead of the country.

MN PUC Chair Katie Sieben on utility affordability
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Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Chair Katie Sieben discusses the agency's statewide investigation into the affordability of rate-regulated electric and natural gas utility service. 

Anoka pumpkin grower on winning his 5th world title
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Travis Gienger of Anoka, Minnesota, secured his fifth grand prize at the 2026 World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California, with a massive 2,389-pound pumpkin named Rocky.