Minnesota fall colors 2026: Tips, maps and events to make the most of the season

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off autumn with its 2026 fall color forecast, the popular Fall Color Finder webpage, a weekly newsletter and tips for getting outside to enjoy the season.

Pilot warned Amazon cargo jet was too fast before deadly Miami-area crash, NTSB says

Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash.

MN gas update: Prices spike again, but remain lower than peak
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Gas prices in Minnesota spiked again as global geopolitical tensions continue. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the latest details. 

Iowa at center of 2026 Midterm Election battles
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A handful of close races in Iowa could decide the balance of power in the U.S. Congress. FOX News correspondent Olivianna Calmes has the details. 

Minnesota rabies scare: Pest control customers may have gotten false test results

A Minnesota pest control company may have left its customers in the dark about rabies exposures, and state officials are urging anyone who used its services to reach out to the health department to assess any possible risk.

MN rabies scare: Health department warns of possible false test results
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The Minnesota Department of Health says ASAP Wildlife Services allegedly failed to consistently submit bats for proper rabies testing, leaving some customers in the dark about possible exposures. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest details. 

Brooklyn Center hotel raids: Guns and drugs recovered, multiple arrests made
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies recovered several guns and a large amount of drugs after executing 31 search warrants at four Brooklyn Center hotels. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest details. 

Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events

Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.

Schwing Bioset fined nearly $19K for air permit, waste violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Schwing Bioset, Inc. for air permitting and waste management violations that went undetected for years.

Colorado crime analyst sentenced to 10 years for manipulating DNA

A former forensic analyst was sentenced to prison after tampering with DNA evidence in cases, upending convictions and forcing reduced sentences for defendants.

Crystal drops Flock cams after community concerns

The Crystal Police Department announced Wednesday that it is ending its use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers entirely, following concerns raised by community members.

Dunwoody College brings trades education to high schools
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Dunwoody College of Technology President Scott Stallman joins us to discuss Dunwoody Immersive, a new dual-credit program bringing college-level skilled trades education into Minnesota high schools through online learning, mixed reality and virtual reality labs.

Rural Minnesota faces growing loss of OB care
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Dr. Julia D. Interrante of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center explains why Minnesota is losing hospital-based obstetric services, the impact on rural communities and what the loss of local birthing units means for expecting families.

St. Paul officers describe drone-assisted rescue of boy
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St. Paul Police Officer Adisak Sae Ma and Sergeant Matt St. Sauver join us to describe rescuing a boy with autism from a pond after he wandered from home. They explain how a docked police drone arrived two minutes before officers, helped locate the child and provided critical information that guided the rescue.

KOC details prep ahead of week 1 vs. Packers [FULL]
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Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell answers questions on the upcoming preparation for the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, including the return of safety Harrison Smith and who will be backup quarterback.