50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025, Trump orders planned for Feb. 5

Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.

Minnesota's Ken Martin elected DNC chair

Ken Martin, the Democratic Party's leader in Minnesota, was elected as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska. 

Bald eagle soars to national designation on Minnesota man's wings

The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird recently, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight.

Attorney for Luigi Mangione speaks out after bond denied for accused killer

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer search: What we know so far

Efforts to track down the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel expanded over the weekend.

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz" and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday.

MN girl hit by lightning during Florida vacation back home after a year

One mother’s trip to celebrate her daughter’s birthday turned tragic last year after the daughter was struck by lightning. FOX 9 follows her journey back home Minnesota.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Suspect took bus from Atlanta to NYC, reports say

The man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson reportedly got on a bus in Atlanta and arrived in New York City the day before Thanksgiving. What we know as the manhunt continues.

Search continues for man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO

The New York Police Department is asking for help identifying the man in a newly released photo, who they say a person of interest in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed outside NYC hotel: Timeline of what happened

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who lives in Minnesota, was fatally shot in New York City on Wednesday morning and police broke down the timeline of events leading up to and immediately following the "brazen, targeted attack."

Human smuggling trial begins after Indian family's freezing death near Canada border

Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.

Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million

A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.

Gov. Walz casts vote for Harris, against St. Paul free childcare tax

Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially cast his vote on Wednesday, telling reporters he both voted for Kamala Harris for president, and backed St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s stance against a childcare tax levy.

Gus Walz votes for first time, to cheers and a high-five from dad

Gus Walz voted Wednesday morning, 10 days after his 18th birthday. Gov. Tim Walz and Gus fed their ballots into the machine together as an election worker called out “First-time voter" and the room erupted in cheers.