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Mpls council member cites 'mass shootings, federal occupation' for mental health leave

Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, m

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 29, 2026 · government

3 dead after crash involving UTV, truck in western Wisconsin

A crash involving a UTV and truck in Burnett County, Wisconsin, killed three people after authorities believe the UTV failed to stop at an intersection.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

Missing 16-year-old girl last seen June 27 in St. Paul found safe

Police in St. Paul are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on June 27.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

Xcel Energy rate increases approved by public utilities commission

Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved electricity rate increases for Xcel Energy customers throughout the state.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 27, 2026 · government

Man pleads guilty to stealing rifle from FBI vehicle during ICE protest

A man admitted in court to taking a rifle bag from an FBI vehicle during a confrontation with federal agents after the shooting of a man in north Minneapolis.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms have all been adopted, Animal Humane Society says

A group of beagles sent to Minnesota after being rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin have all been adopted and are now doing well.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Lavender Magazine ending publication after 31 years covering Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community

A longtime voice for Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community is closing its final chapter, printing its last publication following a more than three-decade run.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Minnesota primary elections 2026: What you need to know as voting begins

Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 26, 2026 · government

New Minnesota laws that go into effect July 1: What you need to know

From new crime and threat reporting requirements in schools, to anti-fraud efforts, state lawmakers approved a wide range of new laws that will go into effect this summer. Here's what you need to know

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 25, 2026 · safety

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 Minnesota counties

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in three Minnesota counties, prompting health officials to urge people to take extra precautions.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Minneapolis data center development pause approved by city council

As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 25, 2026 · government

Minneapolis bathhouse ordinances approved by council, paving way for legalization

Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 25, 2026 · government

Heroism medal awarded for saving driver from sinking truck in Mississippi River

A cross-country traveler from Boston is being recognized as a national hero after jumping into the Mississippi River to save a man trapped in a sinking truck.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 24, 2026 · local

Facing $14.3M budget deficit, St. Paul Public Schools approves preliminary cuts

St. Paul Public Schools leaders have approved a preliminary budget that includes cuts to address a multimillion-dollar budget imbalance next school year.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 24, 2026 · schools

Minnesota Medicaid fraud: 7 providers charged over $700K in false claims

A continued statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud has led to seven people being charged with allegedly billing the government for services that they did not perform.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 24, 2026 · local

Woman pleads guilty to softball attack during ICE protest, gets $25 fine

A woman charged with throwing a softball during a protest against immigration enforcement officers has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor resulting from the incident.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 23, 2026 · local

Missing 75-year-old man found stuck on Sauk River bank rescued

A vulnerable man was rescued after he went missing from a St. Cloud medical facility and was found stuck along the Sauk River bank.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 23, 2026 · local

Gov. Walz files requests to uncover Trump administration 'retribution campaign’

Gov. Tim Walz has filed formal requests to "demand answers" from the Trump administration in an effort to reveal the scope of what he calls a "campaign of retribution against Minnesota."

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 23, 2026 · parks

Shots fired near U of M campus, police investigating Dinkytown area

Police are investigating after shots were fired near the University of Minnesota campus Monday afternoon.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 23, 2026 · safety

Woman steals IDs, becomes fake therapist to fraud Minnesota Medicaid system

A woman faces several charges after authorities say she operated as a fake therapist and billed Minnesota’s Medicaid program for $108,000 in services.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Jun 22, 2026 · local

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