MN wildfires: Babbitt opens evacuation shelter
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The City of Babbitt has stepped up to host a public evacuation center for people displaced by wildfires in northern Minnesota at its municipal building to shelter displaced residents, while opening its local arena to house evacuated pets and large animals. Babbitt Mayor Andrea Zupancich discusses the community's rapid volunteer response, the urgent need for supplies.

MN wildfires: Family abandons camps to escape fires
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Due to raging wildfires in northern Minnesota, evacuations are underway for communities north of Ely, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area has officially closed. Evacuee Bailey Shinn joined All Day to share her family's escape from the wildfires.

West Nile virus detected in Wisconsin mosquitoes: What you need to know

Wisconsin health officials are urging people to take precautions after mosquitoes and a wild bird tested positive for West Nile virus — the first confirmed cases of 2026.

Hoffman home targeted by fireworks, Hennepin Co. Attorney investigating

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it’s investigating and considering criminal charges after the residence of Minnesota lawmaker John Hoffman was reportedly targeted by fireworks over the Fourth of July.

Walz signs Grandparents Happy Hour bill into law
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Governor Tim Walz joined residents, caregivers, lawmakers and advocates at Amira Choice Champlin on Tuesday to mark the passage of the "Grandparents’ Happy Hour" provision in the 2026 omnibus liquor law.

‘Mental health crisis’ at Burnsville home leads to large fire, 1 death

Authorities in Burnsville say a call about someone experiencing a mental health crisis led to a fire in a home where a man was later found dead.

MN weather: Wildfire smoke to impact air quality
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Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada is expected to spread across much of the state this week. FOX 9 Meteorologist Keith Marler breaks down the latest air quality forecast and what to expect over the coming days. 

MN wildfires update: Fires burning over the border
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Wildfires burning in the Superior National Forest that have forced closures in the Boundary Waters have now expanded have have crossed the border into Canada. On FOX 9 All Day, we got an update on the situation from St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay.

Timberwolves make pitch to land LeBron James
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Tim Connelly and LaMelo Ball spoke Tuesday about the possibility of LeBron James signing with the Timberwolves. Minnesota is one of five teams who have reportedly pitched to sign the NBA star.

Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed

Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.

Minnesota wildfires prompt closures, evacuation orders
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The latest updates on the wildfires burning across northern Minnesota and southern Canada, prompting closures and evacuations.

Minnesota weather: Air quality alert for wildfire smoke across MN, WI

Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada has prompted an expanded air quality alert across much of the state, while dry, hot and windy conditions continue to fuel extreme fire danger in the northeast.

Timberwolves introduce LaMelo Ball: 'I feel like it's God's plan'
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The Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday introduced point guard LaMelo Ball and forward Josh Green in a news conference at Target Center. Ball and Green come to the Timberwolves, with Tim Connelly having to trade Julius Randle and Naz Reid in the offseason.

Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states

Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 ​billion freeze on child care subsidies and ‌social services funding for California, Illinois, ​Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of ​the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.

Somali leaders on Sheriff Fletcher's gang warning
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Somali American community leaders held a press conference to respond to comments made by Sheriff Bob Fletcher

ICE to immediately cease most vehicle stops, federal sources says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources.

Walz: More wildfires likely in northern Minnesota
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Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is likely at the beginning of a long wildfire season as crews battle multiple fires in northern Minnesota. While there are currently no reported injuries or threatened structures, more fires and additional spread are expected.