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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an updated weather forecast for Dec. 22, 2025.

In a hilarious Christmas card sent to FOX 9, women are taking a new approach to finding love. FOX 9's Chenue Her spoke with one of the women who sent the card.

The city's outdoor skating season is underway, with most of Minneapolis's 42 ice rinks now open. FOX 9's Se Kwon joined Minneapolis Park Board president Cathy Abene to learn more about what's available this winter season.

St. Paul police say a federal agent fired their weapon after being struck by a vehicle.

FOX 9 Morning News on Dec. 22, 2025.

The Justice Department has released more of the Jeffrey Epstein files over the weekend, but critics say the administration isn’t moving fast enough. This follows concerns raised that some of the files disappeared and then reappeared shortly later. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports. 

The CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong men and boys as surrogate fighters for the U.S. in the Secret War in Laos during the 1960s and 1970s. Approximately 35,000 Hmong died protecting American interests in Southeast Asia. SGU Veterans continue to fight for recognition from the U.S. government for their sacrifices.

Protesters marched on Lake Street in Minneapolis in support of immigrants and against federal agents working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

Heavy rainfall continues to impact the west coast heading into the holiday week. Several rescues took place in California over the weekend as emergency crews responded to rising water levels. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports. 

Story cloths are one of several types of Hmong needlework and fabric arts known as paj ntaub, or "flower cloth." It’s an art form that’s been a part of the Hmong culture for centuries. Paj ntaub is most often found on traditional Hmong clothing, but can be found on traditional Hmong clothing, blankets, baby carriers and other home décor.

The Justice Department released more files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation over the weekend, but critics say the administration isn’t moving fast enough. As Doug Luzader reports from Washington this morning, some files disappeared and then quickly reappeared.

This year (2025) marks 50 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the United States. Today, 330,000 Hmong people reside in the U.S., with nearly a third of them living in Minnesota. However, their journey to get to the U.S. goes back even further.