Fox 9

Students served pretzels covered in oven cleaner, lawsuit claims

An Oregon family is suing a school district after students allegedly ate pretzels contaminated with oven cleaner....

4 days ago

AG Ellison on fraud, Feeding our Future and why he deserves another term

As part of FOX 9's "Conversation with Candidates" series, Minnesota Attorney General touched on topics such as his accomplishments so far, ongoing efforts to combat fraud and the Feeding our Future sc...

4 days ago

'Miracle' toddler survives fatal Alaska crash that killed parents

A 2-year-old girl survived a head-on crash that killed her parents on Alaska’s Parks Highway, suffering six broken bones....

4 days ago

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Robert Kelker-Kelly’s cause of death revealed

Nearly four weeks after his death, the cause of death for "Days of Our Lives" star Robert Kelker-Kelly has been revealed....

4 days ago

Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, cause of death revealed: Reports

An inquest has determined the cause of death for Lauren Bennett, the singer known for LMFAO’s hit “Party Rock Anthem."...

4 days ago

Frontier Airlines posts surprise profit after prices increase, rivals pull back

Are more passengers flying Frontier Airlines? The budget carrier is reporting record revenue as higher fares, rising fuel costs and reduced competition reshape the industry. Here's what travelers shou...

4 days ago

Warning signs that your adult child may be quietly cutting you off

Amid a growing trend of parent-child estrangement, experts say recognizing the early warning signs may help families address problems before they escalate into a no-contact situation....

4 days ago

Minnesota man charged with murder in Chicago shooting

A man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting last year in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood....

4 days ago

Thanksgiving meal deals compared: Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target

As holiday meal planning gets underway, major retailers are launching heavily discounted Thanksgiving dinner packages. Here's what you need to know....

4 days ago

Minnesota election spending: Why close races draw millions

Minnesota voters are getting hit with campaign ads almost everywhere as spending pushes toward a state record....

4 days ago

36 dogs rescued from unlicensed breeder in Cass County

The Animal Humane Society says they rescued 36 dogs from "unsanitary and unsafe conditions" at an unlicensed breeder in Cass County....

4 days ago

Christa Pike speaks out after failed execution: 'There is pain in my soul'

A month after surviving a botched execution attempt in Tennessee, Christa Pike is speaking out from prison....

4 days ago

Minnesota Senate race: what Flanagan and Tafoya attack ads leave out

Attack ads are stacking up in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race, and both sides say the other is leaving out key context....

4 days ago

Costco unveils 2026 Thanksgiving meal deal; here's what it costs

Costco released a Thanksgiving meal bundle ahead of the upcoming holiday season, catering to consumers searching for convenience amid their dinner planning....

4 days ago

Wisconsin election 2026: How to vote and what's on your ballot

Wisconsin’s 2026 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. This voter guide has the information voters need to know about registration, early voting, absentee ballots, polling places, candidates and what w...

4 days ago

Brothers sentenced for $8M cryptocurrency kidnapping of Minnesota family

Two Texas brothers have each been sentenced to at least 15 years for kidnapping a Minnesota family at gunpoint and forcing the transfer of more than $8 million in cryptocurrency....

4 days ago

Nearly 6 million coffee makers recalled after dozens report burn injuries

Nearly 6 million French press coffee makers sold at Target, Walmart and other major retailers nationwide are being recalled following dozens of reports of burn injuries....

4 days ago

Minnesota fraud: Federal officials to make announcement despite JD Vance cancellation

A planned fraud announcement in St. Cloud is moving forward Friday afternoon with several Trump administration officials after Vice President JD Vance canceled his appearance....

4 days ago

Minnesota weather: Bright, seasonable Friday before a damp Halloween

Expect a quiet Friday in Minnesota with partly cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures before a gloomy and damp Halloween on Saturday....

4 days ago

Apple Valley family devastated by missing heirloom jewelry after mother's death

The family of an Apple Valley woman says the heirloom jewelry she wore every day disappeared after her death at a Burnsville hospital....

5 days ago

JD Vance cancels Minnesota visit to discuss fraud, officials say

Vice President JD Vance will no longer be traveling to St. Cloud for a fraud announcement, according to officials....

5 days ago

What Minnesota's early voting surge does and doesn't mean yet

Minnesota is seeing a sharp rise in early voting, and the trend may give clues as to the final vote, but it’s not at all definitive....

5 days ago

Two hearts, one kidney, 491 Days: Finn Olson’s long road home

After two heart transplants, kidney failure and nearly 500 days of split-family routines, the Olson’s completed one final major step at Mayo Clinic this month — a mother and son kidney surgery on the ...

5 days ago

St. Paul police investigating active incident, shelter-in-place ordered

St. Paul police say they are on the scene of an active incident Thursday night on the 1000 block of Ross Avenue....

5 days ago

Medicaid fraud investigation: What we know about the 2 autism centers involved

Two metro autism care centers are closed after state and federal agents searched them in a Medicaid fraud investigation....

5 days ago

Buckeye mother assaulted in home invasion was set up by fiancé, police say

A mother fighting off an intruder near Southern Avenue and Miller Road led Buckeye Police to uncover an alleged online conspiracy between her fiancé and the suspect....

5 days ago

Minnesota Secretary of State candidate and incumbent Steve Simon on voter rights and accessibility

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat seeking another term in office, joined FOX 9's Rob Olson for the All Day "Conversation with Candidates" series....

5 days ago

Minnesota measles cases reach 80, highest since 1990

Minnesota has reached its highest measles case total in 36 years as health officials urge people to check their vaccination records....

5 days ago

Date-rape drug at center of Cornell sex assault allegations can leave victims unaware of surroundings

An investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has thrust the illicit use of ketamine into the spotlight, calling attention to the powerful anesthetic’s use on college c...

5 days ago

Police body cam video captures fatal shooting of armed woman who fired at patrol vehicle

A woman was killed in a Jacksonville officer-involved shooting after authorities said she fired at officers, prompting independent and internal investigations....

5 days ago

Evie carshare could continue as St. Paul offers $300K investment, seeks new vendor

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says the city will sink $300,000 into securing Evie's carshare fleet, and will seek another vendor to keep them running....

5 days ago

Minneapolis Office of Community safety eliminated by city council ordinance

Minneapolis City Council members voted Thursday to eliminate the office overseeing the city’s police, fire and other public safety departments....

5 days ago

Writers for new 'Avatar' show, 'Seven Havens', hail from Midwest

The executive producer for 'Avatar: Seven Havens' is a Chicago-area native living in the Twin Cities, while another lead writer for the show comes from Indiana! They spoke with Fox Local about their e...

5 days ago

Personal information of thousands of DHS employees potentially leaked in data breach

The names of over 40,000 workers at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and other Department of Homeland Security agencies, including some undercover investigators, were...

5 days ago

Minnehaha Dog Park ending off-leash use in December despite public outcry

Dogs will no longer be allowed off leash at Minnehaha Regional Park's dog park beginning Dec. 21, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced Thursday....

5 days ago

Conservative influencer defends MN polling place operation as 'investigative journalism' following charges

Conservative media figure James O'Keefe is vigorously defending his actions following the announcement of felony charges against him and his colleague, Cam Higby, framing the prosecution as a direct a...

5 days ago

Trick-or-treat weather has gotten warmer in most of the US: See the map

Climate change may be taking some of the chill out of Halloween, with October nights warming across many major U.S. cities over the past five decades....

5 days ago

Youth baseball coach accused of assaulting boys arrested in Dominican Republic

A man accused of sexually assaulting multiple boys while helping run a youth baseball program in Franklin, Tennessee, has been arrested in the Dominican Republic and returned to the United States....

5 days ago

Nicollet Avenue set to reopen at Lake Street before Thanksgiving

A main traffic artery in south Minneapolis cut off for decades to house a Kmart that has since been demolished is set to reopen once again....

5 days ago

Feds raid businesses as part of apparent Medicaid fraud investigation

The FBI and other federal authorities are raiding multiple sites across the Twin Cities metro on Thursday as part of an investigation....

5 days ago

JD Vance to make 'War on Fraud' announcement in Minnesota

Vice President JD Vance is now scheduled to visit St. Cloud on Friday to make an announcement about fraud....

5 days ago

Fatal crash closes intersection in St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood

St. Paul police are investigating a fatal crash Thursday morning at the intersection of Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue, which remains closed until further notice....

5 days ago

Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling

The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling. ...

5 days ago

DoorDash buying Instacart for $17B: What this means for customers

DoorDash is buying rival delivery app Instacart in a $17 billion deal, DoorDash announced Thursday....

5 days ago

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.2 billion this week

Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.2 billion. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $463 million and Saturday’s Powerball is a...

5 days ago

Driver killed in head-on crash with semi in central Minnesota

A driver was killed in a head-on crash with a semi-truck on Highway 7 in Kandiyohi County early Thursday morning....

5 days ago

2 college students found dead after snowstorm during Colorado mountain hike

Two Colorado college students were found dead after being reported missing after setting out for a weekend climb after getting caught in a heavy snowstorm in the Colorado mountains, authorities said....

5 days ago