Gov. Walz pardons Jai Vang to avoid deportation to Laos
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country. Jai Vang was taken into ICE custody earlier this month. He was arrested and convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country. Jai Vang was taken into ICE custody earlier this month. He was arrested and convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.
JD Vance exposes healthcare fraud in Minnesota
Vice President JD Vance spoke Wednesday at a White House cabinet meeting about the ongoing efforts to expose healthcare fraud in Minnesota. He reference a case near Minneapolis where a caretaker was receiving tax funds, but not providing care to his patients.
Vice President JD Vance spoke Wednesday at a White House cabinet meeting about the ongoing efforts to expose healthcare fraud in Minnesota. He reference a case near Minneapolis where a caretaker was receiving tax funds, but not providing care to his patients.
Trump on Minnesota fraud: 'Everybody had autism they said'
President Donald Trump spoke Wednesday at a White House cabinet meeting about the ongoing efforts to combat fraud in Minnesota. He called Ilhan Omar a crook, called all Somalians crooks and talked about the money stolen from taxpayers in Autism fraud.
President Donald Trump spoke Wednesday at a White House cabinet meeting about the ongoing efforts to combat fraud in Minnesota. He called Ilhan Omar a crook, called all Somalians crooks and talked about the money stolen from taxpayers in Autism fraud.
New urgent clinic hopes to bridge culture gap
A new urgent care clinic in Maplewood hopes to be a healthcare clinic that understands the nuance of how different cultures interact with doctors. FOX 9’s Chenue Her explains more.
A new urgent care clinic in Maplewood hopes to be a healthcare clinic that understands the nuance of how different cultures interact with doctors. FOX 9’s Chenue Her explains more.
Ebola outbreak: Travel restrictions go into effect
Ebola cases continue to spread, with more than 1,000 cases and over 230 deaths reported. U.S. officials are expanding travel restrictions, including rerouting travelers who recently visited the affected region to airports in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Houston.
Ebola cases continue to spread, with more than 1,000 cases and over 230 deaths reported. U.S. officials are expanding travel restrictions, including rerouting travelers who recently visited the affected region to airports in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Houston.
Trump meets with cabinet as Iran talks continue
President Donald Trump is holding a Cabinet meeting as negotiations with Iran continue and oil prices react to uncertainty surrounding the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the latest.
President Donald Trump is holding a Cabinet meeting as negotiations with Iran continue and oil prices react to uncertainty surrounding the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the latest.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Iran war: Trump holding cabinet meeting amid talks
President Trump is holding a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday as he pushes for a deal to end the war in Iran. Some Republicans fear the administration will ink a bad deal with Iran, while Trump is making it clear he’s calling the shots. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
President Trump is holding a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday as he pushes for a deal to end the war in Iran. Some Republicans fear the administration will ink a bad deal with Iran, while Trump is making it clear he’s calling the shots. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
Anna Kepner update: Teen charged with killing stepsister remains with family before trial
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.
Suspected UFO sighting involving Anoka police officers
The National Archives has published a video showing an unusual, multi colored flashing object in the sky. The sighting, observed by Anoka police officers on Feb. 19, 2025, remains unexplained, according to FBI documents, with no definitive conclusions.
The National Archives has published a video showing an unusual, multi colored flashing object in the sky. The sighting, observed by Anoka police officers on Feb. 19, 2025, remains unexplained, according to FBI documents, with no definitive conclusions.
Pine City makes LGBTQ Pride history
Pine City is making Pride history with the first LGBTQ historical landmark in the state. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Pine City is making Pride history with the first LGBTQ historical landmark in the state. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
All evacuations linked to Garden Grove chemical crisis have been lifted, OCFA says
Officials have announced all evacuations have been lifted in the Garden Grove chemical crisis.
Officials have announced all evacuations have been lifted in the Garden Grove chemical crisis.
How other states compare to Minnesota fraud
FOX 9's Mike Manzoni breaks down how other state compare to Minnesota when it comes to fraud.
FOX 9's Mike Manzoni breaks down how other state compare to Minnesota when it comes to fraud.
MPD Police Chief resigns after investigation
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he has accepted the resignation of former police chief Brian O’Hara after an investigation found he had interfered with a previous investigation into alleged sexual relationships. FOX 9’s team coverage is at city hall with the latest developments.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he has accepted the resignation of former police chief Brian O’Hara after an investigation found he had interfered with a previous investigation into alleged sexual relationships. FOX 9’s team coverage is at city hall with the latest developments.
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Minneapolis police chief resigns [FULL]
Brian O'Hara has resigned as Minneapolis police chief following an investigation into his conduct.
Brian O'Hara has resigned as Minneapolis police chief following an investigation into his conduct.
NASA aims to build permanent base on moon
After the success of the Artemis II mission, NASA could be putting a new zip code on the moon. The space agency wants to build a permanent base on the moon for astronauts to eventually live and work. FOX's Danamarie McNicholl has more.
After the success of the Artemis II mission, NASA could be putting a new zip code on the moon. The space agency wants to build a permanent base on the moon for astronauts to eventually live and work. FOX's Danamarie McNicholl has more.
Roseville 6-year-old boy missing for hours found safe
Roseville, Minn. police say they found a missing 6-year-old boy safe after a large search on Tuesday. Ashley White, the mother of the missing boy, said they were at her mother's house getting kids ready for school when we went missing.
Roseville, Minn. police say they found a missing 6-year-old boy safe after a large search on Tuesday. Ashley White, the mother of the missing boy, said they were at her mother's house getting kids ready for school when we went missing.
Birdie Beeks honored with north Minneapolis street sign
Community members gathered in north Minneapolis Tuesday night to honor Birdell "Birdie" Beeks, who was killed by a stray bullet 10 years ago. At 6:03 p.m., the city unveiled the new "Birdell Beeks Way" on 21st Avenue between Penn and Queen. FOX 9's Karen Scullin was there.
Community members gathered in north Minneapolis Tuesday night to honor Birdell "Birdie" Beeks, who was killed by a stray bullet 10 years ago. At 6:03 p.m., the city unveiled the new "Birdell Beeks Way" on 21st Avenue between Penn and Queen. FOX 9's Karen Scullin was there.
Rotary club aims to bring July 4 fireworks back to St. Paul
It has been nearly a decade since St. Paul has had a large-scale, free Fourth of July fireworks event. A local rotary club is hoping to change that in 2026, and bring a show to Cathedral Hill. Carolyn Will with the St. Paul Rotary Club joined FOX 9 News at 5 for more.
It has been nearly a decade since St. Paul has had a large-scale, free Fourth of July fireworks event. A local rotary club is hoping to change that in 2026, and bring a show to Cathedral Hill. Carolyn Will with the St. Paul Rotary Club joined FOX 9 News at 5 for more.
Birdie Beeks street renaming honors Minneapolis shooting victim
A celebration of life and legacy for a northside Minneapolis grandmother took place on Tuesday who was murdered 10 years ago. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the story on remembering the legacy of Birdie Beeks.
A celebration of life and legacy for a northside Minneapolis grandmother took place on Tuesday who was murdered 10 years ago. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the story on remembering the legacy of Birdie Beeks.