Minnesota governor had authority to impose mask mandate, Appeals Court says
Gov. Tim Walz had the legal authority to mandate face masks when he declared a public health emergency in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
Slower job growth in new report
A new jobs report shows the economy is cooling. However, some experts think it's a sign the Federal Reserve's moves to fight inflation are working.
Mounds View development causes protest
Neighbors in the northeast metro are continuing their fight to block a wetland area from becoming a residential development. FOX 9’s Courtney Godfrey explains the fight in Mounds View that attracted more than a dozen residents on Monday.
Minnesotans to get final round of pandemic food benefits for children
As the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 wraps up, eligible Minnesota families with children will soon receive what's expected to be the last round of food benefits.
Impacts of the DFL tax bill
The final version of several DFL bills, including the tax bill, has yet to be finalized and still has to go back to the House and Senate for a vote before it can reach Gov. Tim Walz's desk.
Breaking down MN tax rebate bill
Minnesota tax rebate checks got whittled down a little bit smaller but there are still some significant tax breaks in the bill that should be finalized on Thursday.
MN gets $60.5M in Juul, Altria settlement
Minnesota will receive $60.5 million over seven years following a settlement with e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL and tobacco marketer Altria.
Minneapolis upgrades 100-year-old water plant
The city of Minneapolis completed significant upgrades at the 100-year-old Fridley Water Filtration Plant, costing $66 million.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
Audit finds issues with Minnesota COVID-19 pandemic spending
Auditors examining nearly $400 million in pandemic spending in Minnesota found several instances in which state agencies exceeded their emergency authority or failed to properly document purchases or track supplies, according to a report released Thursday by the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
The state of downtown Minneapolis
In recent weeks, there's been a visible shift in downtown Minneapolis.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
PCA agencies violate labor laws after failing to pay COVID-19 funding wages
Five personal care assistant agencies violated Minnesota’s labor laws after failing to pay back wages for COVID-19 related funding.
Minnesota filmmaker's 'COVID Confessions' shines light on education during pandemic
When COVID-19 hit Minnesota in March of 2020, it changed the way we do just about everything, including education.
Cub Foods employees reach deal before planned strike
Cub Foods employees reached an agreement ahead of a looming strike in the Twin Cities that would have affected dozens of stores on a busy holiday weekend.
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President Joe Biden speaks at Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley [RAW]
President Joe Biden visited Minnesota on Monday, making a stop in Fridley to tout his economic agenda. He delivered remarks on his economic agenda at the Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley on April 3, 2023.
President Joe Biden coming to Minnesota on Monday
President Joe Biden is traveling to Minnesota on Monday. He'll be discussing the economy at the Cummins Facility in Fridley.
MN private sector job numbers recover from pandemic losses, DEED says
DEED announced Minnesota has gained back all of the private sector jobs lost during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
President Joe Biden addresses Silicon Valley Bank collapse
President Joe Biden on Monday addressed the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, which is the second-largest in U.S history.