Tips for keeping your home cool while saving on energy costs

Intense heat and thick wildfire smoke has many Minnesotans staying inside and looking for ways to stay cool without increasing energy costs.

6 months since Alex Pretti was shot by ICE agent
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It has been six months since Alex Pretti was fatally shot by an ICE agent in January. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Outreach groups warn against St. Paul encampment closures
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The City of St. Paul is planning on closing down some of its biggest homeless encampments. But outreach groups warn it would just make things worse. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more. 

Broadway for all: A sensory-friendly Wicked
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A special sensory-friendly performance of Wicked is bringing live theater to more audiences through a collaboration between Fraser and Hennepin Arts. Fraser occupational therapist Gina Brady joins us to explain how sensory-friendly performances are adapted and why they're making Broadway more accessible.

Is your home ready for severe weather?
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Severe weather season is here, but is your home prepared? Licensed insurance agent Matt Brannon joins us to explain what's typically covered by homeowners insurance, the biggest coverage gaps, and the simple steps you can take now to protect your home before the next storm.

Motorcycle deaths rising in Minnesota
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Motorcycle fatalities are up sharply in Minnesota this year, despite the state's new lane-filtering law taking effect last summer. We're joined by Jed Duncan, owner of Rider Academy, to talk about what's behind the increase, the biggest mistakes riders make, and how motorcyclists can stay safe for the rest of the riding season.

New restrictions coming for kratom in Minnesota
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Minnesota is set to raise the legal age to buy or possess kratom from 18 to 21 beginning Aug. 1. We break down what kratom is, why health experts continue to raise concerns about its risks, and what the new law will mean for consumers and retailers.

Man, 19, charged in fatal Minneapolis Lyndale Avenue South shooting

A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to a June 21 fatal shooting outside the Wedge Co-op on Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.

Summer of showtunes in Downtown Minneapolis
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Showtunes took over Minneapolis on Thursday. The Aquatennial teamed up with Hennepin Arts for an afternoon of showtunes outside of the Orpheum. 

Rep. Omar, Jayapal conduct congressional oversight at Whipple Federal Building
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Democratic representatives Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal were at the Whipple Federal Building to conduct a congressional oversight inspection. They, alongside local Twin Cities activists, held a news conference on what they saw inside. 

Northern MN bracing for elevated fire conditions
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Northern Minnesota is bracing for elevated fire conditions this weekend as the wildfires reach further containment. 

All Pints North Festival is moving to Bemidji
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For 14 years Duluth has been home to the All Pints North Summer Brew Fest, but the festival will move to Bemidji for 2027. The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild announced the craft brewing event will move to the northern Minnesota city to continue the festival.