Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

St. Paul's Half Time Rec named No. 1 bar in America by Esquire

Half Time Rec, a neighborhood favorite in St. Paul, has landed national recognition as the best bar in the country in 2026.

South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash

A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.

5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.

Identifying and treating perimenopause
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Leslie Lee and Morgan Kraut of MK Aesthetics discuss the signs and symptoms of perimenopause and new treatments available.

Helping children avoid and heal from growth plate injuries
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Growth plate injuries are on the rise for kids who play sports. Shriner's Childrens Twin Cities providers Pamela Long and Allyce Fisk explains what growth plate injuries are and how to prevent them. 

Fifteen charged with anti-ICE conspiracy: Breaking down the charges
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Yesterday, U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen announced anti-ICE conspiracy charges on 15 individuals. Defense Attorney Mike Bryant tells us more about the charges. 

Gophers players excited to start summer workouts after Sweet 16 run
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Gophers' women's basketball players Mara Braun, Tori McKinney and Grace Grocholski spoke after Wednesday's practice at Athletes Village. The team is coming off a run to the Sweet 16 and started summer workouts this week.

What you need to know about flesh-eating screwworm parasites
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University of Minnesota Veterinary Parasitologist and Clinical Pathologist Dr. Erin Burton joins us to tell us about the flesh eating New World Screwworm that has been found the United States. She explains the risk it poses to livestock and the potential for it to come to Minnesota. 

Gophers start summer workouts looking to build off Sweet 16 run
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The Gophers women's basketball team started summer workouts on campus this week. Dawn Plitzuweit spoke with media after practice Wednesday at Athletes Village about building off last year's Sweet 16 run, her contract extension and playing in Cancun.

MN weather: Heavy rain in Belle Plaine
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FOX 9 Photojournalist Greg Kellogg captured video of heavy rain in Belle Plaine Wednesday afternoon as storms rumble across southern Minnesota.

World Cup fever and youth soccer popularity
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Mark Yueill with the Minnesota Thunder Academy Soccer Camp talks about the popularity bump the sport gets during the World Cup. 

Top SPLC official allegedly funneled $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant who was secret romantic partner

A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. Wedneday includes south metro

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. Wednesday that includes at least two counties in the south Twin Cities metro.

Lottery and Powerball prizes totaling thousands remain unclaimed in Minnesota

Some Minnesotans could be sitting on big lottery wins and not even know it, as several $50,000 lottery prizes have remained unclaimed from drawings as far back as December 2025.

3 killed after SUV, motorcycle collide in North Branch

Authorities say three people were killed when an SUV and a motorcycle were involved in a collision in North Branch earlier this month.

Mayfly hatch expected soon in Wisconsin
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Kevin Skow with the National Weather Service on the possible upcoming mayfly hatch in Wisconsin.