Flanders wildfire: Crow Wing County declares emergency
Fire crews continue working the Flanders wildfire on Monday, focusing on hot spots and reinforcing containment lines, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Fire crews continue working the Flanders wildfire on Monday, focusing on hot spots and reinforcing containment lines, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Minnesota legislative session recap
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Alex Murdaugh defense attorneys announce lawsuit
Alex Murdaugh. His defense team spoke today after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his double murder conviction last week due to procedural errors. The overturning was a result of misconduct by a county clerk that tainted the jury process. During the press conference, Murdaugh's lead defense attorneys, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, announced a federal civil rights lawsuit against former clerk Rebecca Hill to hold her accountable. The attorneys also questioned the state's potential pursuit of the death penalty, firmly rejected the possibility of a plea deal, and addressed uninvestigated DNA evidence ahead of an expected retrial.
Alex Murdaugh. His defense team spoke today after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his double murder conviction last week due to procedural errors. The overturning was a result of misconduct by a county clerk that tainted the jury process. During the press conference, Murdaugh's lead defense attorneys, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, announced a federal civil rights lawsuit against former clerk Rebecca Hill to hold her accountable. The attorneys also questioned the state's potential pursuit of the death penalty, firmly rejected the possibility of a plea deal, and addressed uninvestigated DNA evidence ahead of an expected retrial.
Northern MN wildfires, ICE agent charges: All Day
Today All Day covers the Stewart Trail and Flanders fires in northern Minnesota, charges filed against an ICE agent, and the end of the Minnesota legislative session.
Today All Day covers the Stewart Trail and Flanders fires in northern Minnesota, charges filed against an ICE agent, and the end of the Minnesota legislative session.
Crews battling fire near Two Harbors, MN
Two Harbors Mayor Lew Conner on the latest efforts battling wildfire in St. Louis County
Two Harbors Mayor Lew Conner on the latest efforts battling wildfire in St. Louis County
Homeowner describes fleeing Flanders wildfire
FOX 9’s Good Day speaks with a homeowner in Crosby on what they’re doing to adjust to the Flanders wildfire in Crow Wing County. Evacuee Lexi Nelson describes the moment they were told to leave due to safety.
FOX 9’s Good Day speaks with a homeowner in Crosby on what they’re doing to adjust to the Flanders wildfire in Crow Wing County. Evacuee Lexi Nelson describes the moment they were told to leave due to safety.
Minnesota wild fires: latest on Stewart Trail Fire
Chuck Olsen with Wild North TV on the latest developments with the Stewart Trail Fire.
Chuck Olsen with Wild North TV on the latest developments with the Stewart Trail Fire.
Minneapolis leaders launch new gun crime task force
Minneapolis leaders announced the launch of the Firearm Assault Shoot Team (FAST) a new task force is dedicated to investigating non-fatal shootings and reducing gun violence across Minneapolis neighborhoods.
Minneapolis leaders announced the launch of the Firearm Assault Shoot Team (FAST) a new task force is dedicated to investigating non-fatal shootings and reducing gun violence across Minneapolis neighborhoods.
Minneapolis ICE shooting charges: You have to look back to the American Revolution
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty points to the American Revolution as where prosecutors had to look back to in charging the shooting of a Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis by an ICE agent.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty points to the American Revolution as where prosecutors had to look back to in charging the shooting of a Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis by an ICE agent.
ICE agent facing charges in Minneapolis shooting
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced charges against an ICE agent tied to the January shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during a Monday press conference.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced charges against an ICE agent tied to the January shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during a Monday press conference.
How Mount St. Helens eruption transformed volcanic monitoring in WA
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.
Flanders Fire update: Crosslake Mayor on latest updates
The Flanders fire in the Crow Wing State Forest is currently 20% contained. Officials say most of the active flames are now out, but there are still a lot of hot spots to watch for. Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst joins us live to give an update on the situation.
The Flanders fire in the Crow Wing State Forest is currently 20% contained. Officials say most of the active flames are now out, but there are still a lot of hot spots to watch for. Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst joins us live to give an update on the situation.
Judge rules on what evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione trial
The defense is seeking to suppress the evidence, including a gun, silencer and journal, arguing police conducted an unlawful warrantless search.
The defense is seeking to suppress the evidence, including a gun, silencer and journal, arguing police conducted an unlawful warrantless search.
MN wildfires: Crews working to contain active fires
Fire crews are working to contain at least two active wildfires in Minnesota, the Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County and the Stewart Trail Fire in Two Harbors. FOX 9’s meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest.
Fire crews are working to contain at least two active wildfires in Minnesota, the Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County and the Stewart Trail Fire in Two Harbors. FOX 9’s meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest.
Minnesota 2026 legislative session ends: Recap
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is wrapping up, with lawmakers finalizing their work at the State Capitol. FOX 9’s Kelly O’Connell has the latest on what bills passed, and what didn’t make it over the finish line.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is wrapping up, with lawmakers finalizing their work at the State Capitol. FOX 9’s Kelly O’Connell has the latest on what bills passed, and what didn’t make it over the finish line.
Trump sends warning to Iran: ‘Clock is ticking’
With diplomatic efforts at a standstill, President Trump issued a new warning to Iran that time is running out to make a deal. And while the tentative ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran may still be holding, both sides appear to be bracing for this conflict to reignite. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
With diplomatic efforts at a standstill, President Trump issued a new warning to Iran that time is running out to make a deal. And while the tentative ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran may still be holding, both sides appear to be bracing for this conflict to reignite. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
MN wildfires: Crews work to contain burning fires
Northern Minnesota is battling two major wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres and forced local residents to evacuate. In Crow Wing County, the Flanders Fire near the Brainerd Lakes area has grown to 1,700 acres and is currently 20% contained. Fire crews are attacking the blaze from the air and the ground.
Northern Minnesota is battling two major wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres and forced local residents to evacuate. In Crow Wing County, the Flanders Fire near the Brainerd Lakes area has grown to 1,700 acres and is currently 20% contained. Fire crews are attacking the blaze from the air and the ground.
Canadian officials confirm first Hantavirus case
Officials in Canada have confirmed the country's first Hantavirus case. The person who tested positive was aboard the international cruise ship that had an outbreak, and they are now in the hospital.
Officials in Canada have confirmed the country's first Hantavirus case. The person who tested positive was aboard the international cruise ship that had an outbreak, and they are now in the hospital.
Capitol crunch time: Minnesota lawmakers racing to pass bills before midight
It's crunch time at the Minnesota State Capitol Sunday night as lawmakers work to pass bills before the end of the 2026 legislative session at midnight.
It's crunch time at the Minnesota State Capitol Sunday night as lawmakers work to pass bills before the end of the 2026 legislative session at midnight.
MN weather: Severe threat continues near Mankato
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe weather Sunday night in southern Minnesota. There have been multiple tornado warnings near Mankato, and Leon Purvis checks in where he's experiencing heavy rain, strong winds and frequent lightning.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe weather Sunday night in southern Minnesota. There have been multiple tornado warnings near Mankato, and Leon Purvis checks in where he's experiencing heavy rain, strong winds and frequent lightning.