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: Police release photo of person of interest's face as manhunt continues

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."

Winston Smith shooting: BCA unlocks phone, obtains video of shooting

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has unlocked a phone that captured video of the law enforcement shooting of Winston Smith Jr. in June 2021. 

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.

Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd's murder on student

A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.

Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years

A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.

Former FCI Dublin women burst out sobbing, placed in isolation at Minnesota prison

About 90 women from FCI Dublin who were transferred to a prison in Minnesota sobbed to attorneys, reporting they are repeatedly placed in lockdown and in solitary confinement for minor offenses.

10-year-old driving stolen car nearly hits children on Minneapolis playground: Video

Minneapolis police say a 10-year-old boy has been arrested after stealing a car and driving recklessly near a crowded school playground, nearly hitting children who were playing outside.

MN troopers, deputies team up to stop out-of-control Honda after malfunction: Video

Quick-thinking law enforcement officers in northern Minnesota were able to stop a Honda Pilot that apparently malfunctioned, leaving the teen driver racing uncontrollably toward a dead-end.

Tim Walz picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. 

The best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.

Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.  

Live updates: Rapidan Dam partial failure latest news

The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure on Monday, June 24. The white house on the edge of the Blue Earth River has since fallen into the river. And officials say they are now concerned about a nearby bridge after erosion has worsened. Here are the latest updates and videos from the dam site.