Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL legend Terrell Owens for defamation

Three friends of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died after a boat outing with friends in Mississippi, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation.

Fairview sues UnitedHealthcare over Medicare
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Fairview Health is suing UnitedHealthcare, accusing the insurer of false advertising and continuing to list Fairview as in-network for its 2027 Medicare Advantage plans despite Fairview’s decision not to renew its contract.

MN law enforcement leaders on Somali gang concerns
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Law enforcement and local leaders are calling for action after multiple shootings across Twin Cities suburbs that police believe are linked to gang activity involving Somali-American youth.

MN weather: Sunny with a bit of a breeze Wednesday
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Wednesday turns sunny and slightly cooler but stays above average with highs in the 60s and low 70s. Warmer temperatures return Friday and continue into the weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.

Somali-American gang activity ‘intensifying’
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Law enforcement authorities say gang activity between Somali-American groups has been intensifying throughout the Twin Cities suburbs.

Tracking ICE's use of chemical munitions in Minnesota
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In a study by the Physicians for Human Rights and Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, it was found that federal agents allegedly misused chemical munitions during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has more. 

Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism

A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.

New survey reveals age range most likely to drive after cannabis use
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New Minnesota data is starting to show who is getting behind the wheel after using cannabis and why the state is still trying to measure the risk. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Sheriff Fletcher backs Somali gang task force, calls out Hennepin County leaders
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Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher threw his support behind a regional task force to tackle Somali gang violence while blaming weak prosecution of crime for letting the issue fester, specifically calling out Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

Bloomington shooting: 100+ rounds fired in Somali gang-related incident
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Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges says an overnight shooting in the community is linked to Somali-American gang activity that is growing and intensifying across the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.

'Bair Hugger' wins 2026 Coolest Thing in Minnesota award
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Minnesota has a long history of innovation, from the Post-It note to the pacemaker. Tuesday, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce announced the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota winner for 2026. After thousands of public votes and five rounds of head-to-head competition, the "Bair Hugger" warming system made by Solventum beat out 63 others for the top spot. Doug Bartlett, President of Infection Prevention and Surgical Solutions at Solventum, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the product.

Frey pushes for major budget cut to violence interrupters
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing for a major budget cut to violence interrupters. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more. 

New survey reveals age range most likely to drive after cannabis use

New Minnesota data is starting to show who is getting behind the wheel after using cannabis and why the state is still trying to measure the risk.

Cornell rape probe updates: Sally Yates review, protests and no-confidence push

Former Deputy AG Sally Yates will review Cornell’s handling of an alleged fraternity gang rape amid protests, vandalism, calls for a no-confidence vote and newly revealed student sanctions.