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NASA launches historic moon mission, astronauts to return in 10 days
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- NASA launches historic moon mission, astronauts to return in 10 days
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- 2 days ago
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- The Artemis II shuttle made an historic launch to the moon's orbit from Cape Canaveral. If all goes according to plan, the astronauts are expected to return home in 10 days.
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- MN lawmakers consider lifting nuclear energy ban
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- 2 days ago
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- Lawmakers are debating whether or not nuclear energy has a future in the state of Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full report.
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- Artemis II shuttle makes historic launch from Cape Canaveral [FULL]
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- 2 days ago
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- The Artemis II shuttle made lift off Wednesday night from Cape Canaveral in Florida, sending four NASA astronauts on a historic mission around the moon.
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- NASA launches Artemis II towards moon
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- 2 days ago
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- Airport security lines slowly returning to normal amid DHS shutdown
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- 2 days ago
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- Airport security wait times are slowly starting to drop as TSA workers are receiving backpay for working during the DHS shutdown. An agreement to fund the department still seems far off. FOX's Rich Edson has more.
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- Artemis II launches mission to the moon [ROCKET LAUNCH VIDEO]
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- 2 days ago
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- NASA sends Artemis II on its mission to the moon. Artemis II set sail from the same Florida launch site that sent Apollo’s explorers to the moon so long ago. The handful still alive cheered this next generation’s grand adventure as the Space Launch System rocket thundered into the early evening sky, a nearly full moon beckoning some 248,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) away.
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- Minnesota inches closer to lifting nuclear energy ban
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- 2 days ago
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- Minnesota could be on the verge of a major energy shift as lawmakers debate the future of nuclear power in the state. Bills in both the House and Senate aim to pay for a study on nuclear energy, which is often the first step before making big policy changes. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
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- Ruby’s Pantry abruptly closes 37 Minnesota locations after 20 years
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- 2 days ago
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- After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.
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- LIVE NEWS | Artemis II, MN snow storm, Trump to speak & more
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- 2 days ago
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- Today on The Afternoon Shift, Andrew Latham joins us to break down what we can expect as Donald Trump prepares to address the nation tonight. We also take a look at Bruce Springsteen kicking off his tour in Minneapolis last night, plus the latest in local sports as Dawn Mitchell joins us to talk Twins baseball and Gophers men’s basketball. Looking ahead to the Artemis II launch, FOX 9’s Tim Blotz stops by to discuss the excitement of space exploration. We wrap things up with a lighthearted look at the history of April Fools’ Day. (photo credit: NASA)
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- Gophers face Baylor in win-or-go-home Crown Tournament game
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- 2 days ago
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- The Minnesota Gophers take the court against Baylor in a high-stakes, win-or-go-home matchup in the Crown Tournament. With their season on the line, Minnesota looks to deliver a statement performance against a tough Bears squad and keep its postseason run alive.
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- Minnesota weather: What to expect Wednesday night, Thursday morning
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- 2 days ago
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- Rain, snow, ice and sleet are expected to create hazardous travel conditions overnight. Thursday could see slick surfaces during the morning commute. FOX 9's Ian Leonard has the latest update.
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- 20% of car thefts now involve key programmers
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- 2 days ago
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- Car thieves are turning to new technology to steal vehicles faster than ever, and law enforcement in the Twin Cities is working to keep up.
Authorities say about 20% of cars stolen in Hennepin County are now taken using software that reprograms the car so that it will start using a blank key fob. The technology is easily purchased online, with how-to videos widely available.
Sergeant Mike Vai, with the Hennepin County Auto Theft Task Force, demonstrated how quickly thieves can hack into a car, saying, "It’s just basically following prompts." In just over a minute, he was able to hack into a car, noting, "The groups that are doing this, they’ve got more experience than I do, and they’re out of here in 30–40 seconds."
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- April is alcohol awareness month
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- 2 days ago
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- The Chief Medical Officer at Hazelden joins All Day to discuss alcohol awareness month. Dr. Alta Deroo explains signs of alcohol use disorder and ways to talk to loved ones about alcohol abuse.
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- Windsurfer launched into air after colliding with whale
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- 2 days ago
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- A windsurfer was launched into the air after colliding with a whale during a high-speed encounter caught on camera.
The footage shows the surfer hitting the surfacing animal in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, March 24. The onlooker who recorded the video reported that neither the windsurfer nor the whale appeared to be injured in the accident.
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- Data center debate: New approach could help ease community concerns
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- 2 days ago
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- Across the U.S. communities are grappling with growing concerns about data center projects. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Blake Nixon, president and CEO of Geronimo Power, who explains one unique approach being taken in southwest Minnesota to ease development anxieties.
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- ICE in Minnesota: New data shows most arrested had no criminal record
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- 2 days ago
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- New data unearthed from a lawsuit reveals a clearer picture of who was targeted in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge.
According to the data, less than 25% of the people arrested in Minnesota have any criminal convictions. Another 13% had pending criminal charges.
In total, immigration agents arrested almost 3,800 people during the surge, with a peak of more than 100 per day in early January.
ICE’s data does not specify if the people they arrested have any legal status pending court cases, but the 63% with no criminal history also have no convictions nor charges for immigration violations.
FOX 9 reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for a response to the data, but no response has been received yet.
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- Khalid El-Amin joins H&H Podcast to talk UConn, Gophers and Vikings
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- 2 days ago
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- This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake sit down with former Minneapolis North and UConn basketball star Khalid El-Amin. The three talk about UConn upsetting Duke to get to the Final Four, European versus American basketball talent, the Gophers’ women’s basketball team getting to the Sweet 16, Jordan Addison getting a fifth year from the Vikings and Kyler Murray signing with Minnesota.
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- Trump attends Supreme Court birthright citizenship hearing
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- 2 days ago
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- The Supreme Court is taking up one of its biggest cases in years as it considers the future of birthright citizenship. Wednesday, the nine justices heard oral arguments challenging the long-standing legal doctrine that being born in the United States automatically makes someone an American citizen.
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- Sen. Amy Klobuchar manifests bringing NFL draft to MN
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- 2 days ago
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- Speakng at the ribboncutting for 3M spinoff Solventum, Amy Klobuchar tried to manifest bringing the NFL Draft to Minneapolis.
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- Artemis II is ready for launch: What you need to know
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- 2 days ago
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- Artemis II is scheduled to launch from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
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- Distracted ambulance driver causes crash alongside highway
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- 2 days ago
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- Dramatic video shows the moment an ambulance crashed into a stalled truck on the side of a busy highway in Forest Lake on Wednesday.
State Patrol investigators said the ambulance driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The driver, Joshua Pusch, 22, received a citation.
The only person in the truck was an 18-year-old woman from North Branch. State troopers said she did not need to go to the hospital.
According to the citation report, "distraction was a contributing factor," but "Pusch would not specify the source of the distraction."
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- Trump says Iran wants a ceasefire
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- 2 days ago
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- President Donald Trump said the military could conclude its offensive against Iran within two to three weeks, while signaling a shift in responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz to nations that depend on it for oil and shipping.
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- Supreme Court hearing birthright citizen citizenship challenge
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- 2 days ago
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- President Donald Trump attended Supreme Court arguments Wednesday as the justices took up his executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
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- MN law enforcement launch distracted driving campaign
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- 2 days ago
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- Minnesota law enforcement launched a statewide distracted driving enforcement effort to reduce crashes and save lives. Officials and the family of a crash victim, including Shakopee Mayor Matt Lehman, spoke on the campaign as officers increase enforcement efforts.
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- MN weather: Rain, snow and icy conditions in forecast
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- 2 days ago
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- A quiet Wednesday turns messy overnight as a mix of rain, snow, and ice moves into Minnesota.
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- Dog survives being shot 3 times in own backyard
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- 2 days ago
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- A dog named Rival was shot multiple times in the face and neck while using the bathroom in his own, private, fenced-in yard. His family says he has injuries to his neck and his jaw was shattered.
Kasson police say this happened Sunday and they’re still trying to figure out who shot Rival. His family says after emergency surgery, Rival is recovering but they want to find who shot him.
A GoFundMe started by the family aiming to raise $15,000 has already received more than $22,000 in donations.
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- LIVE | Law enforcement launches distracted driving campaign
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- 2 days ago
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- Minnesota law enforcement is launching a statewide distracted driving enforcement effort to reduce crashes and save lives. Officials and the family of a crash victim, including Shakopee Mayor Matt Lehman, are speaking out about the dangers of distracted driving as officers increase enforcement efforts. The press conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. CT on Wednesday.
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- LIVE | Gov. Walz, Sen. Klobuchar speak at ribboncutting in Eagan
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- 2 days ago
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- Gov. Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are speaking at a ribboncutting for a tech facility in Eagan.
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- Rescued lion cub reunited with family at Wildcat Sanctuary
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- 2 days ago
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- It is a rescue story that would suffice as a Disney movie plot. A missing lion cub from Canada has been safely reunited with his pride thanks to the help of the Wildcat Sanctuary, a nonprofit in Sandstone, Minnesota.
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- Minnesota’s moose population stable after years of decline
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- 2 days ago
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- Minnesota’s moose levels are holding steady after years of decline, but experts warn its population might not be out of the woods yet and could still face serious challenges ahead.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2026 survey estimates about 4,470 moose currently in the state.
After a drop from a recent high point of 8,000 in 2009, numbers fell to around 3,700 in recent years, with officials suggesting the population could potentially have leveled off.
The DNR says it plans to continue work to improve habitat in three core areas of roughly 50,000 acres each in St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties.
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- Trump attending Supreme Court birthright citizenship hearing
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- 2 days ago
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- President Donald Trump plans to attend Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing on his effort to limit birthright citizenship, making him the first sitting president to sit in on oral arguments at the nation’s highest court.
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- New Ulm landmark Hermann the German needs $12M in repairs
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- 2 days ago
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- A historical landmark in southern Minnesota needs $12 million in repairs. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
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- Cesar Chavez Day replaced by Minnesota lawmakers: What you need to know
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- 3 days ago
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- Minnesota leaders have moved quickly to repeal Cesar Chavez day, with Governor Tim Walz signing a proclamation recognizing it as Farmworkers Day instead. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains why the change was made, and what it means going forward.
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- Distracted ambulance driver causes chaotic crash alongside highway
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- 3 days ago
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- The Minnesota State Patrol says an M Health Fairview ambulance driver was distracted when he crashed into a truck on the side of a highway in Forest Lake. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest details, and dramatic video.
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- More thieves using key fob tech to steal cars
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- 3 days ago
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- More cars are being stolen using key programmers in Hennepin County. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.
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- Most ICE arrests in Minnesota didn’t have criminal convictions
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- 3 days ago
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- Nearly 3,800 people were arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge from December through February. More than 60% of them had no criminal convictions or charges.
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- NASA: All systems go for Artemis II launch on Wednesday
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- 3 days ago
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- NASA officials say all systems are a go as they make final preparations for the space shuttle Artemis II on Wednesday. FOX's Sarah Alegre has the latest from Cape Canaveral, Fla.
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- Taste of the Twins: Previewing new foods at Target Field for 2026
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- 3 days ago
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- The Minnesota Twins held their annual event to preview new foods at Target Field on Tuesday. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and Lauren Andrego were there.
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- How local law enforcement is getting a ahead of high-tech car theft
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- 3 days ago
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- A growing trend in auto thefts has made its way to the Twin Cities. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says about one-fifth of cars are now stolen using software that re-programs your car's key fob. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.
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- Less than 25% of those arrested during Minnesota ICE surge had criminal convictions
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- 3 days ago
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- New data reveals federal immigration agents arrested almost 3,800 people during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota – almost 100 per day at its peak. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains the details that show very few actually had criminal convictions on their records.
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- Gas prices, Timberwolves update & more
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- 3 days ago
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- On today’s episode of The Afternoon Shift, we cover the day’s top headlines. Karen Sieber gives a breakdown of the history of gas rationing and how gas prices have impacted Minnesota. Today marks Transgender Day of Visibility, and Bree Fram, a retired Colonel in the U.S. Space Force, joins us to share insight on the significance of the day. Pierre Noujaim gives us the latest on the Minnesota Timberwolves. We wrap up with a look ahead to Passover as we talk traditions and food.
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- MN weather: Winter storm coming Wednesday night
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- 3 days ago
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- FOX 9 Meteorologist Ian Leonard has the latest on a storm coming to the Twin Cities Wednesday night into Thursday. Rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow are all possibilities. The metro will be under a Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday night until 7 p.m. Thursday. Northeastern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin are under a Winter Storm Watch Wednesday night until Friday morning.
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- LIVE NEWS | Gas prices, Timberwolves update & more
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- 3 days ago
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- On today’s episode of The Afternoon Shift, we cover the day’s top headlines. Karen Sieber gives a breakdown of the history of gas rationing and how gas prices have impacted Minnesota. Today marks Transgender Day of Visibility, and Bree Fram, a retired Colonel in the U.S. Space Force, joins us to share insight on the significance of the day. Pierre Noujaim gives us the latest on the Minnesota Timberwolves. We wrap up with a look ahead to Passover as we’re joined in studio by Evana Hershkowitz from Cecil’s Deli to talk traditions and food.
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- Barbie Dream Fest in Florida outrages fans: ‘I asked for a refund’
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- 3 days ago
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- The disappointing offerings of the Barbie Dream Fest in Florida went viral across the internet as people compared the event to the Fyre Festival and Wilk Wonka experience.
The event was touted as the "ultimate Barbie fan event," featuring a star-studded roster of guests, an interactive Barbie Dreamhouse, exclusive merchandise and "unforgettable experiences."
But many guests left the event disappointed after the organizers failed to deliver on these promises. Lackluster decorations, confusing programming, and a lack of vendors were among the complaints attendees had for the festival.
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- Transgender Day of Visibility
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- 3 days ago
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- On Transgender Day of Visibility, we’re joined by Bree Fram, a Minnesota native and retired military officer, to talk about the meaning behind the day. It’s a time to recognize trans experiences, reflect on progress, and highlight ongoing challenges around visibility, safety, and representation.
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- Gas rationing: lessons from the past
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- 3 days ago
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- Gas rationing: lessons from the past
As gas prices climb and oil tops $100 a barrel, it’s raising a bigger question — could rationing ever return? Minnesotan historian Karen Sieber joins us to look back at how gas rationing worked during World War II and the 1970s energy crisis.
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- Taste of the Twins: Target Field hosts food event ahead of home opener
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- 3 days ago
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- The Minnesota Twins' 2026 home opener is Friday at Target Field. The Twins on Tuesday hosted their annual food event in the Champions Club, and FOX 9's Lauren Andrego was there.
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- Minnesota fraud: Investigating Medicaid fraud
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- 3 days ago
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- Medicaid providers in Minnesota continued to operate billing schemes even after they were suspected of fraud, according to a FOX 9 Investigators review of state contracts and legal filings.
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- Kangaroo missing in WI found using drone
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- 3 days ago
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- A kangaroo that went missing in Wisconsin was found using a drone. That drone operator joined FOX 9 All Day to share how the animal was found days after going missing.
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- NASA gives 'go' for Artemis II launch on April 1
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- 3 days ago
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- NASA officials held an L-2 briefing at the Kennedy Space Center to discuss the status of the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft. Following a mission management team review, the agency has officially pulled a "go" to proceed toward the planned April 1st launch attempt.
