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One month after NASA's Artemis II completed its mission around the moon, preparations for the next missions in 2027 and 2028 are already well underway.

There is plenty of cleanup after a night of playoff games, but there is one item that is rarely—if ever—left behind by fans. Ester Stoy, a graphic designer for the Minnesota Wild, shares how the team is creating freshly designed, unique rally towels for each and every home playoff game this season.

The ice at Grand Casino Arena has been busy with the Wild and Frost battling through the playoffs. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team watches over that ice and everything that happens on it. We caught up with Travis Larson, the Manager of Ice Operations who has been with the building for 25 years, to see what it takes to get the rink ready for a game.

Surveillance cameras captured a break-in at Lush Lounge and Theater, a staple in the northeast Minneapolis LGBTQ+ community.

Election season is heating up in Minnesota with two congressional candidates securing DFL endorsements over the weekend. Incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar and former state Sen. Matt Little won party endorsements in their respective congressional district races.

This week, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development rolled out a new initiative, "Choose Minnesota," to support local businesses across the state through roundtable conversations. DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek joined FOX 9 News at 5 on Sunday to talk about what the program can do going forward.

Minnesota's Lake Superior Zoo is celebrating Mother's Day with the birth of two Cotton-top tamarian babies. Cotton-top tamarin infants, both in the wild and in human care, have an estimated survival rate of about 50 percent, making early developmental stages especially critical.

A mother and daughter shared their experience navigating a rare condition called spina bfida. The pair spoke to FOX 9's Leah Beno about their new book, which they hope will help others facing similar challenges. 

May is skin cancer awareness month, and experts are sharing tips on how to stay safe as more time is spent in the sunshine. 

A new initiative is trying to make voting accessible to anyone with a smartphone while still keeping elections secure. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the details. 

With only a week left in the Minnesota legislative session, congressional candidates are securing endorsements ahead of the elections in November. But the issue of funding Hennepin County Medical Center still remains, with the House and Senate offering very different solutions. Political analyst Blois Olson spoke to FOX 9's Leah Beno on the details. 

Rising gas prices are affecting ride share drivers across Minnesota. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting a moms fishing challenge.

The father of Liam Ramos, who was taken into federal custody during Operation Metro Surge, spoke at a protest that denounced ongoing ICE operations. 

A busy basketball playoff season is bringing a big economic boost to downtown Minneapolis. FOX 9's Leah Beno sat down with President and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council to learn more. 

Harry Kaiser, a physical education teacher with Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis, was nominated by a whopping total of 57 parents – making him FOX 9’s eighth Top Teacher Award recipient of 2026.

A new gourmet sandwich shop in Stillwater is owned by a 20-year-old entrepreneur who is betting on himself. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.