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ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 1]

The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part one of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.

February 18, 2026 1:53pm CST

HCAO demands evidence in Alex Pretti, north Minneapolis shootings

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HCAO demands evidence in Alex Pretti, north Minneapolis shootings

February 18, 2026 11:55am CST

ICE racial profiling lawsuit hearing in MN: What to expect

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ICE racial profiling lawsuit hearing in MN: What to expect

February 18, 2026 7:58am CST

Immigrants arrested during Operation Metro Surge testify against ICE practices

February 17, 2026 8:48pm CST

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Church protest charges: Latest details

February 17, 2026 6:10pm CST

Fort in court, Hortmans honored & legislature back in session

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Fort in court, Hortmans honored & legislature back in session

February 17, 2026 5:34pm CST

FOX 9 Investigators

Mayo Clinic, other hospitals concerned UCare won’t fully repay $500m debt

UCare owes nearly a half billion dollars to the four largest hospital systems in Minnesota and hasn’t made payments in months.

February 14, 2026 7:39am CST

ICE agents accused of lying about Minneapolis shooting under oath

February 13, 2026 5:45pm CST

Hennepin Healthcare’s financial crisis accelerating due to UCare demise

February 13, 2026 5:15pm CST

ICE is frustrating judges and exhausting DOJ attorneys

February 7, 2026 9:25am CST

Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office overwhelmed by Operation Metro Surge litigation

February 6, 2026 12:06pm CST

ICE attorney out after 'this job sucks' comment

February 4, 2026 2:49pm CST

Local News

Trump’s housing plan: ‘Owners not renters’

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Trump’s housing plan: ‘Owners not renters’

The White House says President Trump is working on several solutions to bring down the cost of owning a home for Americans, saying he would prefer a nation of “owners not renters” as the administration works to expedite permitting, and floats the idea of banning institutional purchases of single-family homes.

February 18, 2026 3:11pm CST

Renee Good memorial site damaged in fire, being investigated as 'suspicious'

February 18, 2026 3:06pm CST

LIVE MN WEATHER UPDATES: Northland snow leads to white-out conditions; no travel advised in southwest

February 18, 2026 2:13pm CST

ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 2]

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ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 2]

February 18, 2026 2:11pm CST

Minnesota weather: Snow totals so far in northern MN

February 18, 2026 2:09pm CST

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Ash Wednesday marks first day of Lent

February 18, 2026 2:08pm CST

Sports

Dawn Plitzuweit leads Gophers women to No. 23 spot in AP Top 25

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Dawn Plitzuweit leads Gophers women to No. 23 spot in AP Top 25

This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking University of Minnesota women's basketball with Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers are 20-6 on the season, 11-4 in Big Ten play and have won eight straight games. They entered the Associated Press Top 25 this week at No. 23, and appear headed to an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about their current hot streak, and how they celebrate wins. Guard Tori McKinney, and post Sophie Hart also join the show.

February 18, 2026 11:06am CST

University of St. Thomas expands beer sales at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena beginning this week

February 17, 2026 8:41pm CST

Minnesota United FC kicks off 2026 season at Austin FC Saturday

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Minnesota United FC kicks off 2026 season at Austin FC Saturday

February 17, 2026 6:05pm CST

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1st and North: Offseason rankings

February 17, 2026 5:45pm CST

Gophers football to host Spring Game April 25

February 17, 2026 5:36pm CST

Pablo Lopez has torn UCL, 2026 season likely over

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Pablo Lopez has torn UCL, 2026 season likely over

February 17, 2026 11:57am CST

Money

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?