Manny Collins' father faces trial after teen's remains found in landfill

Jury selection is set to begin Thursday in the murder trial of a Columbia Heights father accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, whose remains were found in an Elk River landfill last summer.

Trial begins for Manny Collins' father in teens death
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Jury selection is set to begin in the murder trial of Jordan Collins Sr., who is accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr. The teen was reported missing in May 2025 and after a weeks-long search, his remains were found in a landfill. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports. 

Charlie Kirk death: Where the case stands 1 year after his death

Today marks one year since Charlie Kirk was killed in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University. Here's where the murder trial against his accused killer stands.

MN weather: Sunshine and low 80s Thursday
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Thursday brings sunshine, low humidity and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Friday turns warmer and breezier with evening storm chances. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.

Bloomington PD on shooting near MOA
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Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges spoke about a shooting near the Mall of America that left one injured. 

Minneapolis 11-year-old performs at MN State Fair with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
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An 11-year-old guitar-playing prodigy performed in front of thousands of people at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more. 

Ground beef up 81% since 2020: What FOX 9's Minnesota grocery price tracking found

For the first time since FOX 9 started comparing grocery prices in 2020, costs have more or less leveled as we went back through the aisles to break down what's changed and how shoppers can keep more money in their wallets.

Grocery prices: Tracking inflation over the past 6 years
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As Americans try to save money on the cost of living, grocery prices continue to fluctuate. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest details. 

St. Paul City Council blocks expansion of police drone program

Days after St. Paul police used a drone to locate and rescue a child struggling in a pond, St. Paul’s city council blocked the police department’s effort to expand its docked drone program.

St. Paul police drone program expansion blocked
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The St. Paul Police Department will not expand its drone program after widespread backlash from the public. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the details. 

Mayor Frey proposes 11.3% tax hike for Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a 11.3% tax hike to fill a $60+ million gap in the city's budget. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

Oakdale man assaulted at MN State Fair
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Authorities say a 45-year-old Oakdale man had his jaw broken in two places after he was assaulted at the Minnesota State Fair. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more on what happened and the man's road to recovery.

UCare's role in Minnesota Medicaid fraud: What the insurer knew and when
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UCare paid millions in fraudulent claims despite red flags and investigations. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the details on what the insurer knew and when.

Vikings running back Aaron Jones on upcoming border battle
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Aaron Jones, a running back for the Minnesota Vikings, shared his thoughts ahead of Sunday's border-battle game against the Green Bay Packers. 

Justin Jefferson on upcoming Vikings-Packers border battle
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Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson spoke about Sunday's scheduled game against the Green Bay Packers.