Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Klobuchar, Smith mark upcoming 1-year anniversary
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith took the floor Thursday on Capitol Hill as we get closer to the June 14 anniversary of the shootings of state lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, and their spouses. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith took the floor Thursday on Capitol Hill as we get closer to the June 14 anniversary of the shootings of state lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, and their spouses. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Vance Boelter pleads guilty to federal charges in lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter changed his plea to guilty for federal charges in the June 2025 shootings of Melissa and Mark Hoffman, and John and Yvette Hoffman. In exchange, prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Boelter.
Vance Boelter changed his plea to guilty for federal charges in the June 2025 shootings of Melissa and Mark Hoffman, and John and Yvette Hoffman. In exchange, prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Boelter.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Klobuchar, Smith mark upcoming 1-year anniversary
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar honored the Hortmans and the Hoffmans on the House floor almost one year after the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar honored the Hortmans and the Hoffmans on the House floor almost one year after the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.
MN lawmaker shootings: Hoffman family reacts to Vance Boelter guilty plea
The Hoffman family released a statement, saying "There's no justice for Mark and Melissa Hortman," after Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to federal charges in last June's politically-motivated attack.
The Hoffman family released a statement, saying "There's no justice for Mark and Melissa Hortman," after Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to federal charges in last June's politically-motivated attack.
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
Wanted Feeding our Future fraudster found
On Wednesday, federal and Minnesota authorities announced the surrender of Said Abdullahi Ereg – a suspect in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, who was on its Most Wanted Fraudsters list.
On Wednesday, federal and Minnesota authorities announced the surrender of Said Abdullahi Ereg – a suspect in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, who was on its Most Wanted Fraudsters list.
ICE agent charged in Hennepin County wants case moved to federal court
The ICE agent facing criminal charges in Hennepin County for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver on Highway 62 is now asking a judge to move his case to federal court.
The ICE agent facing criminal charges in Hennepin County for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver on Highway 62 is now asking a judge to move his case to federal court.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Feeding our Future defendant surrenders to federal authorities in MN
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials are holding a press conference to announce the surrender of a defendant involved in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials are holding a press conference to announce the surrender of a defendant involved in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
New era of AI in political ads raises concerns over deepfakes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool used in many functions as part of everyday life and is also becoming a tool used in politics. One campaign ad stirring up controversy is what some view as an AI-generated deepfake attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool used in many functions as part of everyday life and is also becoming a tool used in politics. One campaign ad stirring up controversy is what some view as an AI-generated deepfake attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate.
AI generated political campaign ad draws controversy
We're living in an era where artificial intelligence is being used for more areas of everyday life, and now it's also becoming a tool in politics. One campaign ad is stirring up controversy in what some view as an AI-generated attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
We're living in an era where artificial intelligence is being used for more areas of everyday life, and now it's also becoming a tool in politics. One campaign ad is stirring up controversy in what some view as an AI-generated attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Columbia Heights schools reflect on Minnesota ICE surge: ‘It was tumultuous’
As a small school district north of Minneapolis closes the book on a “tumultuous" school year amid Operation Metro Surge, district officials in Columbia Heights fear students and families will continue to be negatively impacted.
As a small school district north of Minneapolis closes the book on a “tumultuous" school year amid Operation Metro Surge, district officials in Columbia Heights fear students and families will continue to be negatively impacted.
Medicaid service providers looking for answers
Throughout Minnesota roughly 3,400 Medicaid service providers are trying to prove the legitimacy of their services after the state disenrolled roughly 60% of its providers. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Throughout Minnesota roughly 3,400 Medicaid service providers are trying to prove the legitimacy of their services after the state disenrolled roughly 60% of its providers. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
New Minneapolis Medicaid facility navigates approval process amid mass provider drop
A new Minneapolis healthcare facility is nearly ready to open its doors, but it is still in the middle of navigating a complex approval process.
A new Minneapolis healthcare facility is nearly ready to open its doors, but it is still in the middle of navigating a complex approval process.
New Medicaid facility planned in Minnesota
A new recuperative care facility says patients have flooded it with calls since the state dropped thousands of Medicaid providers last week in an effort to root out fraud and avoid losing federal funding. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni offers an inside look at the planned facility in Minneapolis.
A new recuperative care facility says patients have flooded it with calls since the state dropped thousands of Medicaid providers last week in an effort to root out fraud and avoid losing federal funding. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni offers an inside look at the planned facility in Minneapolis.
Gas prices in Minnesota fall below $4, but experts warn relief might not last
Drivers in the Twin Cities are seeing some relief at the pump, but experts say the situation could change quickly.
Drivers in the Twin Cities are seeing some relief at the pump, but experts say the situation could change quickly.