Dakota Co. considers tax levy increase near 19%
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Twin Cities metro counties are setting their maximum property tax levies for 2027, with proposed increases varying significantly across the region. Dakota County is considering the largest county increase cited, at close to 19%, while proposed maximums in Anoka, Washington, Ramsey and Hennepin counties are around 8%.

Respiratory virus season: How to stay safe
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Respiratory virus season is beginning, and doctors are reminding people about ways to protect themselves and their families. Hundreds of thousands of people were hospitalized last year because of different viruses. Here’s what doctors want you to know as respiratory illnesses begin circulating.

Minneapolis council to hold hearing on Waymo ban
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Minneapolis City Council members are considering new regulations for commercial autonomous vehicles, including a business license and a requirement for a human monitor in every driverless taxi.

SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast

A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.

For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report

The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well. 

MN weather: Brighter for first day of fall  Tuesday
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Fall begins on Tuesday with sunny to partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low to mid-60s across Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

Mann Theaters installs first IMAX screen at Plymouth Grand 15 in $2 million upgrade

Mann Theaters, a family-owned chain with more than 90 years in the business, has installed its first-ever IMAX screen at its flagship Plymouth Grand 15 location — bringing a premium movie experience to a part of the metro that didn't have one before.

Mann Theaters installs first IMAX screen at Plymouth Grand 15 in $2 million upgrade
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Mann Theaters, a family-owned chain with more than 90 years in the business, has installed its first-ever IMAX screen at its flagship Plymouth Grand 15 location — bringing a premium movie experience to a part of the metro that didn't have one before. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.

Blaine officer thrown from Corvette during DWI stop, driver faces felony charges

A Blaine police officer was hurt after a driver under investigation for impairment sped off with the officer partially inside the vehicle, sending the officer flying before the car overturned in a parking lot.

Blaine officer thrown from Corvette during DWI stop
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The Blaine Police Department says an officer was hurt Monday after a driver under investigation for impairment sped off with the officer partially inside the vehicle, sending the officer flying before the car overturned in a parking lot.

New Richland community steps up to help evacuate nursing home after flooding

Residents are picking up the pieces after heavy rain and flooding devastated parts of southern Minnesota. Evacuations were needed in New Richland, where community members stepped up to help.

New Richland flooding: Biggest obstacle to prevention is funding
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Flooding in the southern Minnesota town of New Richland has some residents evacuated and roads closed. It's not the first time they've had to deal with flooding, so why hasn't more been done to mitigate it? FOX 9's Soyoung Kim spoke with city leaders to find out.

iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims

The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.

High diesel prices causing breweries to raise prices
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Diesel prices have hit another all-time high, averaging nearly $6.50 a gallon across the country. The ongoing conflict in Iran is disrupting global supply chains and driving up costs for businesses. Breweries across the country are having to raise prices due to fuel costs. FOX'S Kailey Schuyler has more.

Minneapolis school board chair on cuts and closures
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Minneapolis School Board Chair Collin Beachy is addressing the difficult decisions ahead as the district considers closing as many as 16 schools.

ACLU ICE lawsuit over use of force during Operation Metro Surge dismissed
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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union against the Department of Homeland Security during Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Nathan O'Neal has more.