Pay transparency in MN: What's the impact?
Anyone applying for a job in Minnesota this year should have a pretty good idea of how much the job pays.
Tips for last minute holiday shopping
People are hitting the stores for holiday gifts and last-minute groceries on Christmas Eve. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on store hours and what to expect.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
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Mpls affordable housing projects funding [RAW]
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, along with city and community leaders, announced the 11 projects receiving nearly $18.5 million in funding from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The funding will help build new affordable housing and refurbish current projects.
Office space lottery could boost struggling downtown St. Paul
St. Paul is holding a lottery to give away six months of free office space and parking in downtown in the hopes that once people come back to the area – they will stay there.
Tariffs and gas prices: What would be the impact?
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose taxes on Canada and Mexico. If he does, that could bring an impact for gas prices. Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy explains.
How might Trump's tariffs impact Minnesota?
President-elect Donald Trump’s threat on Monday to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico when he returns to the White House in January captured the attention of world leaders and prompted warnings from economists that his plans would raise prices for consumers.
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.