Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
K-pop music growing in popularity in Minnesota
The K-pop community is growing in Minnesota, with a local brewery holding a monthly "K-pop" night to bring the community together. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
The K-pop community is growing in Minnesota, with a local brewery holding a monthly "K-pop" night to bring the community together. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Pothole season makes a return to the Twin Cities
Potholes are keeping auto repair shops busy this season in Minnesota. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Potholes are keeping auto repair shops busy this season in Minnesota. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Minnesota Fraud: State sues White House over withheld Medicaid funds
The State of Minnesota is challenging the deferral of more than $243 million in Medicaid funding, saying it violates due process and the U.S. Constitution. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest details.
The State of Minnesota is challenging the deferral of more than $243 million in Medicaid funding, saying it violates due process and the U.S. Constitution. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest details.
White Bear Lake honors Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor
Flags in Minnesota are flying at half-staff to honor Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, who was killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
Flags in Minnesota are flying at half-staff to honor Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, who was killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
DFL introduces bill to ban surveillance pricing
DFL lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban AI surveillance pricing in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
DFL lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban AI surveillance pricing in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
MN courts weigh contempt charges for government officials
Minnesota courts are weighing contempt charges against U.S. Attorneys due court violations. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.
Minnesota courts are weighing contempt charges against U.S. Attorneys due court violations. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.
Kristi Noem faces more heat from lawmakers
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced another hearing with lawmakers at the House Judiciary Committee. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced another hearing with lawmakers at the House Judiciary Committee. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Walz, Ellison grilled on fraud in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were questioned by Congress on fraud in the state. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were questioned by Congress on fraud in the state. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Iran attacks have some travelers trying to leave Middle East stranded
Some travelers trying to leave the Middle East during attacks on Iran are stranded due to airports being closed. The U.S. State Department is working to get thousands of travelers home. FOX 9's Amalia Roy has more.
Some travelers trying to leave the Middle East during attacks on Iran are stranded due to airports being closed. The U.S. State Department is working to get thousands of travelers home. FOX 9's Amalia Roy has more.
MN Democrats are working to ban AI-driven surveillance pricing.
Artificial intelligence is changing how prices are set at grocery stores and other businesses, and Minnesota lawmakers are stepping in to address concerns. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Artificial intelligence is changing how prices are set at grocery stores and other businesses, and Minnesota lawmakers are stepping in to address concerns. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
ICE in Minnesota: U.S. Attorney heading back to court over violations
Federal judges in Minnesota are weighing contempt charges against government officials due to ongoing court violations linked to Operation Metro Surge. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen will return to a federal courtroom Thursday where he will face possible contempt charges once again over violations of court orders. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
Federal judges in Minnesota are weighing contempt charges against government officials due to ongoing court violations linked to Operation Metro Surge. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen will return to a federal courtroom Thursday where he will face possible contempt charges once again over violations of court orders. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
MN lawmakers hold hearing on banning screens in schools
The Minnesota House of Representatives Education Policy Committee held a hearing on a bill that would ban preschool and kindergarten students from individual-use screens while at a school site.
The Minnesota House of Representatives Education Policy Committee held a hearing on a bill that would ban preschool and kindergarten students from individual-use screens while at a school site.
Nicole Amor killed: White Bear Lake orders flags at half-staff
White Bear Lake Mayor Mary Nicklawske announced on social media the city has ordered flags be at half-staff in honor of Nicole Amor, who died Sunday in operations related to the attacks on Iran.
White Bear Lake Mayor Mary Nicklawske announced on social media the city has ordered flags be at half-staff in honor of Nicole Amor, who died Sunday in operations related to the attacks on Iran.
Kristi Noem testifies on Renee Good, Alex Pretti shootings
DHS Sec. Kristi Noem testified for a second straight day about the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge. Wednesday, Noem appeared in front of a House Judiciary Committee. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
DHS Sec. Kristi Noem testified for a second straight day about the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge. Wednesday, Noem appeared in front of a House Judiciary Committee. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Gov. Walz, AG Ellison testify on fraud before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday morning to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday morning to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
2026 Twin Cities Marathon registration opens
As registration opens, Twin Cities In Motion president Dean Orton joins the show to preview race day on October 4 and a field expected to reach 11,000 runners. He breaks down what makes this year’s marathon one of the biggest in the past decade.
As registration opens, Twin Cities In Motion president Dean Orton joins the show to preview race day on October 4 and a field expected to reach 11,000 runners. He breaks down what makes this year’s marathon one of the biggest in the past decade.
Coach Johnny Tauer live from the bus: Summit League era begins
St. Thomas head coach Johnny Tauer joins The Afternoon Shift from the team bus en route to Sioux Falls to talk about what entering the Summit League spotlight means for the Tommies.
St. Thomas head coach Johnny Tauer joins The Afternoon Shift from the team bus en route to Sioux Falls to talk about what entering the Summit League spotlight means for the Tommies.
What is a data center?
What exactly is a data center and why are so many being proposed across Minnesota? Professor Manjeet Rege, chair of Software Engineering and Data Science and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, joins us to explain how these massive facilities store and process the world’s data and what the economic, environmental, and infrastructure questions are as Minnesota considers hosting more of them.
What exactly is a data center and why are so many being proposed across Minnesota? Professor Manjeet Rege, chair of Software Engineering and Data Science and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, joins us to explain how these massive facilities store and process the world’s data and what the economic, environmental, and infrastructure questions are as Minnesota considers hosting more of them.



















