Tim Walz likely to drop out of 2026 Governor's race

Tim Walz is addressing his political future at 11 a.m. Monday, and according to political analyst Blois Olson, Walz is likely to announce he's dropping out of the 2026 race for Minnesota governor. Walz took office in January of 2019, and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President with Kamala Harris.

Hortman family reacts to Pres. Trump conspiracy

The family of Rep. Melissa Hortman is asking President Donald Trump to remove a conspiracy theory video suggesting Gov. Walz was behind the assassination of Hortman and her husband Mark.

Venezuelan president taken into US custody

The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife were taken into U.S. on narco-terrorism charges. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela for the time being. 

Minnesota paid leave applications surge

After only two days, Minnesota officials say they have already received nearly 12,000 applications for its new paid leave law. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.

Allina Health hospital security concerns

Workers within the Allina Health hospital in River Falls, Wisconsin, are expressing increasing concerns over a decision to drastically cut back on security officers on its campus. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

Gingerbread Wonderland is in its final weekend if you haven’t checked it out

Gingerbread Wonderland is wrapping up its final weekend at Norway House in Minnesota. Max Stevenson, Chief of Staff of Norway House, joins us to highlight this year’s standout displays and what has made the event such a popular holiday tradition. He also shares what visitors should know before making a last-chance visit this chilly Minnesota weekend.

Why “Auld Lang Syne” became one of the most sung songs in the world

“Auld Lang Syne” is widely considered the second most sung and performed song in the world, especially during New Year’s celebrations. Professor Murray Pittock, a professor of literature at the University of Glasgow, joins us from Scotland to explain the song’s origins. He also shares why its message continues to resonate across cultures and generations.

Celebrate Dry January with art, music and sobriety at Indeed Brewing

Indeed Brewing is celebrating Dry January with PINKCLOUD, a free sobriety-themed art and music series at its Ox Taproom. The event features work by local artist Ben Hering, whose recycled-material artwork is made possible by his sobriety journey. PINKCLOUD runs the first four Fridays of the month from 7 to 11 p.m.