Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.
MN Supreme Court duty to retreat ruling
When the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld two second-degree assault with a deadly weapon convictions against a man with a machete who was threatened by a man with a knife at a Minneapolis light rail station, the state's highest court also set a new precedent involving Minnesota's self-defense laws.
New laws going into effect in MN in August: List
New laws governing drug testing, flying cars and booster seats are all set to take effect in August.
Minnesota’s gun carrying age restriction ruled on by federal court
Minnesota’s state law shouldn’t bar 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns legally, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
ASK campaign: Normalizing checking gun storage where kids visit
Parents who’ve experienced the worst loss are encouraging other parents to have a tough conversation about guns.
Bump stock ban struck down by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has struck down a nationwide ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that helps semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns. It was used in the nation's deadliest mass shooting.
Ghost guns ban law weighed by Minnesota Supreme Court
An effort to dismantle a state law banning the possession of ghost guns was heard by the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Ghost gun law considered by MN Supreme Court
An effort to dismantle a state law banning the possession of ghost guns was heard by the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday.
High impact bills questionable as finish line approaches for legislators
The finish line is in sight at the Minnesota Capitol, but some very impactful bills may not get there as both major parties play politics in the final week.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
Lawmakers pass one gun control measure, another misfires in Senate
One new gun control measure passed the Minnesota Senate on Thursday, and another is crumbling even after passing in the House.
Gun control, child influencer bills pass at MN Capitol
A gun control bill to increase punishments on straw gun purchases and binary triggers has passed Thursday at the Minnesota State Capitol. Another bill passed Thursday prevents adults from profiting off of social media content containing kids under 14. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Gun storage law change passed by Minnesota House lawmakers
Minnesota DFL leaders are hoping stiffer penalties on where guns are stored will help get them out of the hands of kids, and those who otherwise shouldn’t have them.
Gun controls before lawmakers Monday, Senate investigation continues
Gun control bills that would redefine safe storage, force gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm, increase punishment for straw purchases, and ban binary triggers are before lawmakers.
Gun Owners Caucus rally at State Capitol, disagreeing with recent court ruling
Gun owners gathered in the State Capitol Rotunda on Saturday, for the annual rally of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.
MN Gun Owners Caucus rally at State Capitol
The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus had their annual rally at the State Capitol Saturday. Many of the Minnesota gun owners disagree with the new state ruling that says guns kept in your car can be considered carrying in public. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Supreme Court to consider Biden 'ghost guns' rule as charges surge
The U.S. Supreme Court announced this week it will consider whether the Biden administration has the authority to regulate ghost guns.
MN lawmaker warns cows can 'trample you into dust' during firearm storage debate
A Minnesota lawmaker raised concerns about cows trampling farmers "to dust" as he questioned a new firearm storage bill being considered in the state senate.
Gun restrictions in government buildings could be decided locally under new bill
Whether a person can legally possess a firearm, ammunition or explosives in their local government building, or on government land, is the focus of a new bill before lawmakers. Supporters of the bill say it would prevent deaths, while opponents say it restricts rights.