Flu cases on the rise in 2026
As the new year begins, Minnesota is seeing a rise in flu cases and hospitalizations resulting from them. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Scrutiny over Minnesota fraud increases
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs after allegations of fraud throughout the state. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest update.
Flu cases on the rise in 2026
As the new year begins, Minnesota is seeing a rise in flu cases and hospitalizations resulting from them. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Scrutiny over Minnesota fraud increases
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs after allegations of fraud throughout the state. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest update.
FOX 9 evening news: Jan. 1, 2026
FOX 9 evening news: Jan. 1, 2026
New Minnesota paid leave law begins in 2026
A new year brings a new paid leave law in Minnesota that could offer up to 20 weeks paid time off for families under some circumstances. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
How to deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
A type of depression that people typically experience in the fall seasons by roughly 5% of Americans, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) tends to increase even more in colder months. Here’s some the signs that someone you know might be struggling.
New paid leave program begins in Minnesota
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.
Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims
Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.
Dawn Mitchell talks Minnesota sports on All Day
FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell joined Symone Woolridge Thursday on All Day to talk about the Vikings/Packers Border Battle to close out the regular season on Monday, and Lynx star Napheesa Collier being out 4-6 months due to ankle surgery.
Author visits every city in Minnesota
Author Seth Varner visited every incorporated city in Minnesota, then wrote a book about it. He joined Symone Woolridge on FOX 9's All Day on Thursday to talk about his experience.
Paid leave among new laws going into effect in 2026
New Year's Day means new laws are going into effect as we start 2026. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard joined All Day on Thursday to talk about the new Paid Leave Law that has started.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
MN weather: Chilly, snowy start to 2026
The first day of 2026 is starting chilly, cloudy and even a little bit snowy across the Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota fraud: GOP helps YouTube investigation
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz explains what this means for Minnesota's political climate.
Somali day care break-in investigated
A Somali-run child care center is sharing footage from an alleged break-in that occurred only days after a social media video went viral for alleging widespread fraud. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.
Minnesota child care federal audit
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
Autism fraud in MN: Children face challenges
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Trump admin freezes federal child care funds
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
Ringing in the new year at Times Square
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the end of 2025, with more than a million celebrating in New York’s iconic Times Square for the legendary ball drop.