Starbucks resolves Florida DEI lawsuit with blockbuster agreement

Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and will not use race-and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences in employment practices companywide under a sweeping settlement ending the state's civil rights lawsuit against the coffee giant.

Minnesota weather: Widespread soaking rain Friday with 2+ inches possible

A widespread soaking rain is moving into Minnesota on Friday, with some areas potentially picking up 2 or more inches. Here's what to expect.

Military pilots who saw UFOs can finally speak up under new legal waiver
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It’s now easier for current and retired military personnel to report encounters with UFOs and other unexplained aerial phenomena. As FOX’s Lucas Tomlinson explains, the new legal process aims to promote the sharing of sensitive information with investigators.

‘Godfather of AI’ warns U.S. leaders of risks, threat
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Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, nicknamed the “Godfather of AI,” is giving U.S. leaders in Washington D.C. a harsh reality check. The Nobel Prize winner left Google three years ago to talk freely about the risks of AI, including a new threat. FOX’s Caroline Elliott has more.

Minnesota has one of lowest number of required school days: See how your district compares

Minnesota has one of the lowest required number of school days in the country, but state Department of Education data shows the actual length of a school year varies across Minnesota depending on the district.

MN has one of the lowest amount of school days a year
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The State of Minnesota has on average fewer school days than most states across the country. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more. 

Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: report

The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time.

Hopkins utility pole death: Attorney calls for state investigation into Xcel inspections
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A Minneapolis attorney is demanding answers after a utility pole crashed onto a car and killed a young father in Hopkins. Minneapolis attorney Joshua Newville filed an 18-page letter with the Public Utilities Commission, asking the agency to look into Xcel Energy’s inspections process after the Aug. 23 utility pole accident that killed Kenny Green, 31. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.

Napheesa Collier on Unrivaled coming to Minneapolis: ‘I’m so excited’
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Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier was at A Bar of Their Own Thursday night to promote her 3-on-3 basketball series featuring WNBA stars coming to Minneapolis in January.

Skyways to reopen in St. Paul
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After years of being closed some skyways in St. Paul are set to reopen. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more. 

Gopher Pregame Show: Theorin Randle sit down
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Before the Gophers' football team hosted Mississippi State at Huntington Bank Stadium, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with senior defensive lineman Theorin Randle.

Charged ICE agent has bail set in court
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ICE agent Christian Castro had his first court appearance in Minneapolis Thursday where his bail was set to $200,000. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more. 

Measles in Wisconsin: 2 lab-confirmed cases in Vernon County

Health officials in Wisconsin say they have two lab-confirmed measles cases in Vernon County after an outbreak was reported in southwestern Wisconsin.

Bercich Breakdown: Can the Vikings' defense contain Caleb Williams
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Thursday on the Bercich Breakdown, FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich and Pete Bercich with the Vikings Audio Network preview Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Can the defense blitz and contain Caleb Williams? What will the run game look like without Jordan Mason?

What’s driving the latest fuel price surge
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Energy law professor James Coleman joins us as oil prices climb back above $100 a barrel and diesel prices hit record highs. We’ll break down what’s driving the shrinking global oil supply, why diesel prices could keep rising and how higher fuel costs could eventually affect the price of everyday goods.

Minnesota deer archery season opens Saturday
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Minnesota DNR Deer Coordinator Paul Burr joins us ahead of Saturday’s opening of deer archery season. We’ll look at this year’s deer population outlook, changes to hunting licenses and harvest registration, chronic wasting disease management zones, hunting safety and Minnesota’s “Take a Kid Hunting Weekend.”

Girls in Aviation Day returns to Eden Prairie
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Women in Aviation’s Stars of the North Chapter hosts its 12th annual Girls in Aviation Day Saturday at Cambria Air in Eden Prairie. Membership Chair Jennifer Bondy joins us to preview the free, family-friendly event featuring more than 50 aviation and aerospace exhibitors, hands-on STEM activities and aircraft on the flight line.

Eden Prairie clinic at center of psychedelic drug trials
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Dr. Manoj Doss, founder and CEO of the Institute for Integrative Therapies, joins us to discuss the Eden Prairie clinic’s role in clinical trials testing psychedelic treatments for PTSD and depression. We’ll look at how the treatments work, the race to develop FDA-approved psychedelic drugs and what these therapies could mean for patients.