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Metro Transit Police Chief Ernesto Morales on leave
MINNEAPOLIS — The Metro Transit Police Chief is on leave. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Council confirmed that Chief Ernest Morales III is on leave, but did not clarify why or for how long the leave would continue. "We have a massive footprint, but if we don't effectively communicate...
Family of Minneapolis man looks for answers in deadly hit-and-run
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Approaching the intersection where their brother and father was critically injured for the first time, Andre Stewart's loved ones are overcome with emotion. "Devastating. Unbelievable. Heartbreaking to our whole entire family. We have a hole in our family that can't even be filled anymore," said Stewart's...
Former Michigan Wolverines star and recent draft pick named as a must-watch player to watch in NFL preseason Week 1 action
After several months of waiting for this moment, the NFL preseason opening Week 1 action is finally here. The college football world still has a few weeks to wait before celebrating the arrival of Week 0, so Michigan Wolverines fans will have to cheer on their recent national champions. Among them ...
Twins get bad news on key right-handed starter
The Twins received bad news following right-hander Joe Ryan’s MRI. Manager Rocco Baldelli announced to the Twins' beat on Friday that he’s been diagnosed with a Grade 2 teres major strain that’ll threaten the remainder of his season. It’s a more serious injury than the Twins initially anticipated. While Baldelli didn’t entirely rule Ryan out for the remainder of the season, he acknowledged that it’ll take “weeks to months” for the right-hander to recover.
Northfield approves hiring of new Police Chief
After an extensive search process which included two formal rounds of interviews, a community meet and greet and rigorous background checks, Northfield has hired a veteran Minnesota State Patrolman with ample leadership experience to serve as its new Police Chief. At their Tuesday meeting, Councilors voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of City Administrator Ben Martig to offer Jeffrey Schroepfer, a current District Commander with the State Patrol, the position of Northfield Police Chief. ...
Albert Breer sees Vikings HC being 'disciplined' regarding J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings want to win now, but not at the expense of their rookie quarterback, who could be handling too much too soon. J.J. McCarthy is the future of the Vikings franchise, so patience is the virtue they will have to follow. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated sees the...
Lara Trump, RNC Chairman host event to train election monitors in Chaska
CHASKA, Minn. — Minnesota is a key battle ground state that Republicans believe they can win in November.They believe flipping the state red begins with a fair election. Thursday, Former President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara and the Republican National Convention Chairman Michael Whatley were in town pushing the importance of protecting the ballot."We believe when every legal vote is counted and only legal votes counted, Donald Trump will win," said Lara Trump.Top Republican leaders like Donald Trump have falsely claimed there was widespread fraud during the 2020 election cycle.The Minnesota Secretary of State says from 2020-2022, there were 72 people charged...
Big Changes Coming to Minnesota Goodwill Stores
I'm obsessed with thrifting, and Goodwill is one of my absolute favorite spots. Who doesn't love updating their wardrobe for a fraction of the cost, snagging a few books to add to their collection, or discovering that unique vase you've been hunting for?. Plus, there's always the thrill of the...
Minnesota weather: Mild and dry weekend ahead
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Temperatures will likely warm into the lower 70s this afternoon with sunshine to start and then a few more clouds later. There will still be a slight breeze out of the northwest, but overall, Saturday is shaping up to be a mild one. Temperatures are expected...
Reporter’s Notebook: Gov. Tim Walz’s economic record in Minnesota
Washington Examiner Economics Reporter Zachary Halaschak joins Magazine Executive Editor Jim Antle to talk about Gov. Tim Walz’s (D-MN) economic record in Minnesota, provide an update on mortgage rates, and discuss how a recession would not only be bad for consumers, but for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Petitions For, Against Cellphone Bans in Minnesota Schools
The state of Minnesota is requiring school districts and charter schools to have policies set on kids using cellphones in school. Lawmakers passed the measure this past session that says schools need to set cellphone use policy by March 15, 2025. The thought is by putting cellphones away or banning...
Minnesota companies start new-generation pre-apprenticeship programs to build new talent pipelines
MINNEAPOLIS - Kayla Gunderson spent years working in Minneapolis as a waiter, security guard and even a Papa Murphy's store manager, all jobs paying less than $20 an hour. "This is not what I wanted for my life," said Gunderson, daughter of a construction worker. She needed a career that...
Oldest Latino civil rights group breaks with past to endorse Harris
The Harris-Walz campaign has received the first-ever presidential endorsement from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest and largest Latino civil rights group in the country. The endorsement breaks from the 95-year-old group’s practice of not endorsing in presidential races, and LULAC leaders are expected to make...
MN Billboards Highlight Missing Indigenous People
Billboards across Minnesota are highlighting open cases of missing Indigenous people through the efforts of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office. The campaign aims to bring renewed hope to families searching for their loved ones, some of whom have been searching for them for decades. The featured individuals include Leo Coleman Cortez, Kateri Mishow, Mato Dow, Nevaeh Kingbird, Melissa Eagle Shield, Melissa Burt, Jeremy Jourdain, and April Geyer. Billboards have been installed in multiple locations, including Minneapolis and Burnsville. MMIR collaborated with families, law enforcement, and Crimestoppers to gather case information.
Kamala Harris campaign leans into celebrity influence with Bon Iver, Megan Thee Stallion
EAU CLAIRE — Before Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took the stage for their rally in western Wisconsin, they brought up an act they hoped would resonate with Midwesterners: Grammy award-winning indie folk band Bon Iver. “This is a pretty good showing for Wisconsin, I’d say,” frontman Justin Vernon...
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