Target reports slumping profits ahead of holidays
A poor quarterly report from Target has some worried about the holiday season's retail outlook. FOX 9 reporter Babs Santos has the full story.
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St. Paul medical debt relief press conference [RAW]
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announces medical debt relief for 32K residents totaling nearly $40 million.
Inflation has been worse for lower-income families, Fed analysis shows
An analysis by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve shows inflation has been higher for lower-income individuals.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
How grocery prices in Minnesota have increased
For today’s assignment, we are going shopping. We have some old receipts from my FOX 9 co-worker’s groceries from back in 2020 and 2022. We’re comparing those items to prices at the same stores today in 2024.
Car insurance rates skyrocket in MN
Car insurance rates in Minnesota jumped 55 percent over the last year, a dramatic hike higher than those in every other state, according to a report by insurance website Insurify.
Fake review crackdown
The Federal Trade Commission approved a ban on posting fake online reviews, including ones generated by artificial intelligence. The rule aims to crack down on the deceptive practice that’s led to millions of misleading reviews online.
Walz students praise instincts, bar owners criticizes COVID-19 decisions
The storm of an election is swirling around Gov. Tim Walz these days, but his former students seemingly have his back as service industry owners question previous decisions.
FOX 9 Evening News: Aug. 5, 2024
FOX 9 Evening News: Aug. 5, 2024
Political fallout from failed oversight of Feeding Our Future
Political criticism contends the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) took some action to cut off Feeding Our Future, but skipped some simple steps like site visits, and failed in basic enforcement.
Audit finds up to $200 million in phony Frontline Workers payments
More than $200 million dollars of a $500 million Frontline Worker payment program went to people committing fraud or people with questionable eligibility.
Downtown Mpls buzzing ahead of Timberwolves game
The Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Ahead of the big game, FOX 9’s Kelly O’Connell discusses the buzz of downtown Minneapolis with Adam Duininck, the President and CEO of Minneapolis Downtown Council.
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Polar Semiconductor $525M facility expansion [RAW]
Polar Semiconductor announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Blooming, a project that will cost an estimated $525 million.
Talk of tuition hike at U of M
The Board of Regents is set to meet on Thursday to discuss a possible tuition increase at the University of Minnesota. The recommended increase at the Twin Cities campus is 4.5% for in-state students and 5.5% for out-of-state students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Solar eclipse causing tourism boost across U.S.
Millions of people in the United States are traveling to see the total solar eclipse on April 8. So just how big is the economic impact of this event? FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell has more.
Gov. Walz signed ‘stay at home' order 4 years ago Monday: COVID-19
All people within the State of Minnesota were, "ordered to stay at home or in their place of residence"
Minnesota healthcare providers still reeling 4 years after start of pandemic
Four years after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems are still experiencing the long-term impacts.
DNR reaching out to Hmong, Karen communities
The Minnesota DNR is reaching out to minority communities in hopes of filling two jobs positions by the end of the day on March 12.
St. Paul gave $500 each month to 150 people: Here's what happened
Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.
Target asks some workers in return in 2024
Target is requesting headquarters employees to come back and work at the office, but it is not as many days as you think.