Lowry Maple Syrup Festival begins Saturday

It's maple syrup season and the Lowry Nature Center is taping its trees to teach families about the sweet tradition. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke live with the nature center's outdoor education supervisor to learn more.

Couple steals $25K worth of retail goods

A Minneapolis man is charged in an alleged shoplifting scheme that adds up to more than $25,000 from all over Minnesota during a scheme that investigators say goes back months.

Hennepin Co. will no longer use forensic expert

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it will no longer rely on the work or testimony of a digital forensic expert in pending cases after questions were raised about Mark Lanterman’s education and employment background

MN same-day license problems causing trouble

Some Minnesotans say they are running into trouble with same-day driver’s licenses and IDs they are receiving from state-run agencies. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the details.

Deshaun Hill killing: No 2nd trial date not set

A second trial date for Cody Fohrenkam, accused of killing high school student Deshaun Hill, is not yet been set despite a hearing today, after the Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed his first conviction, saying that the prosecutors "committed prejudicial misconduct during arguments" and that the state failed to show Forhenkam’s statements were lawfully obtained. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest.

Forensic expert accused of misrepresenting resume

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it will no longer rely on the work or testimony of a digital forensic expert in pending cases after questions were raised about Mark Lanterman’s education and employment background.

President Trump, Pete Hegseth on 'Next Generation of Air Dominance' [FULL REMARKS]

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke from the Oval Office on Friday, discussing the United States' program called the Next Generation of Air Dominance thanks to a contract with Boeing. Hegseth called this a "big day," sharing details of the Next Generation of Air Dominance program that involves an F47 plane that "sends direct clear message" to our allies and enemies. Trump said the plane flies with "many many drones" and is "new technology," adding this is something "no other plane can do." Trump said there has been a "record" number of people wanting to join the military since the election and Hegseth becoming defense secretary.

Donald Trump calls Tim Walz 'a loser'

While taking questions from reporters on Friday, President Donald Trump was asked about something Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said, responding that Walz "is a loser."

Inside scoop on 'Farmer Wants a Wife' from former show producer

"Farmer Wants a Wife" premiered on FOX 9 Thursday night. All Day's Amy Hockert spoke with producers about the excitement leading up to the show, including Executive Producer Paul Millgate, who worked on previous seasons in Australia and the United States.

Metro Transit Gold Line to open this weekend

The Metro Transit Gold Line, running from Woodbury to downtown St. Paul, is set to open for service this weekend. FOX 9's Se Kwon was live with Oakdale Mayor Kevin Zabel to learn more.

North Minneapolis crime at 10-year low

Minneapolis police say violent crime in north Minneapolis is at the lowest it's been in a decade. The Minneapolis mayor and police chief are pointing to community policing for the change.

'The Kite Runner' author 'bewildered' by book ban

Some parents in St. Francis Area Schools (SFAS) want to turn the page on its book policy. They do not agree with relying on a singular website as the final say on what makes library shelves. Instead, they are pushing for a local committee.