Man accused of defrauding food program of $1 million in Feeding Our Future scheme
Shaakir Mohamud Ibrahim is 81st defendant in the massive fraud case.
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St. Paul mayor inquiry found no sexual harassment. Its reasoning is unclear.
An external investigation determined that she “engaged in offensive and inappropriate behavior” that made employees uncomfortable, but didn’t rise to the level of sexual harassment. That finding may mean little in court....
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Mayor Frey vetoes city council ordinance mandating human drivers in robotaxis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the city council’s ordinance requiring a human to sit behind the wheel of driverless cars. The Minneapolis City Council passed the ordinance 7-to-6 on Thursday, which mandates a special city license and requires companies to keep a person i...
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Waymo endangering cats? Minneapolis lawmaker points to felines ‘being murdered’
Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez made the point before a vote requiring Waymo to have someone in the driver’s seat.
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A system under strain: Deadly attack raises questions about mental health beds
A Zimmerman man has been charged with killing a man at a mental health facility earlier this week, just a month after separate attempted murder and assault charges were filed against him in two other counties. Now, the family of 23-year-old Bruce Hayes wants to know why he had to...
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Minneapolis Mayor on robotaxi regulation veto: ‘Doesn’t make sense’
One day after the Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance that would require autonomous vehicles – such as ones run by Waymo – to have a person in them while operating, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with FOX 9's All Day to explains why he's vetoing the increased regul...
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What to watch this week: Top-five matchup headlines livestream slate
Watch Cretin-Derham Hall vs. Roseville in a conference volleyball matchup Tuesday, No. 5 Blaine vs. No. 4 Champlin Park in a must-see football game Friday, and more highly anticipated action on Strib Varsity....
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Voter Guide: Everything you need to know for the November general election
Voting in the November general election is underway in Minnesota and Wisconsin! Ballots will continue to be cast through Election Day on Nov. 3, but with voting now underway, here’s what you need to know about the fall 2026 election. RELATED: How to vote early in Minnesota: Absen...
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A beautiful Autumn weekend ahead – Chris
Good Friday evening! We’re heading into a really nice early-October weekend across Minnesota, with comfortable temperatures, plenty of dry time, and some great weather for getting outside. Tonight stays partly cloudy and seasonable, with lows falling into the low 50s. SATURDAY: E...
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FOX Big Noon Kickoff at U of M Saturday for Minnesota vs. Michigan: What to know
FOX Big Noon Kickoff, one of the biggest spectacles in college football, will be broadcasting from the University of Minnesota this weekend for the first time ever ahead of the Gophers game against the Michigan Wolverines....
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Minnesota early voting: 63,300 ballots cast in first 2 weeks, tops 2022 numbers
Minnesota election officials said more than 63,396 ballots were cast in the first two weeks of early voting for the November election. The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (SOS) said more than 426,403 absentee and mail ballots had been distributed since voting began on ...
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Dolly Parton’s nephew wants more time to defend himself against restraining order from her estate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton’s nephew wants more time to get a lawyer in place to defend himself against a temporary restraining order granted to her estate against him and his security company. Representing himself, Bryan Seaver filed a motion Friday in a Tennessee court...
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Minnesota weather: Sunshine and crisp fall temperatures Friday
A chilly Friday morning gives way to a classic fall day in Minnesota with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 60s.