Empathy and collaboration modeled on inaugural Minnesota Legislative Exchange trip

Rep. Mary Frances Clardy, a second-term Democratic State Representative (District 53A) recently visited six-term Republican Rep. Dave Baker in his district in the Willmar Lakes region (District 16B) for the first Minnesota Legislative Exchange (MLE) trip …

Minnesota cattle tour enjoys good market vibes

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. — It could be hard to capture the general mood of a gathering of nearly 600 people — unless of course, most of those people are cattle producers. As that was the case at the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour on Tuesday …

Leach rallies to win Minnesota State Open at Rochester Golf and Country Club

ROCHESTER — Tyler Leach didn't lead wire-to-wire, but he led at the right time. The native of Spring Valley, Wis., and the former Marquette University golfer shot a 4-under-par 66 on Thursday in the final round of the prestigious Minnesota State Open, …

Ashland’s Marcus Kruzan to Continue Baseball Career at Minnesota

Just this past season, Kruzan went 8-1 with 81 strikeouts, which earned him 1st team Summit League honors. ASHLAND, Wis.- A former Ashland baseball standout is heading to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. After spending the last two seasons at St. Thomas, …

Minnesota cowboy wins Hubbard County Fair bull ride

A threat of rain may have influenced the thin attendance at the first grandstand show of this year’s Hubbard County Fair, but the cool evening set a pleasant scene for bull-riding action. Great Frontier Bull Riding brought a bevy of Minnesota cowboys, and …

Minnesota State Fair new beers, drinks for 2025

FOX 9's Hannah Flood shares what she's most excited to try from the official new foods list at the Minnesota State Fair, which includes 33 new foods and eight new vendors for 2025. FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota State Fair announced …

Finstad asks EPA to rescind approval of 2023 petition on southern Minnesota water quality

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to rescind its acceptance of an April 2023 petition from environmental groups concerned about nitrate levels in southern Minnesota water. In April 2023, a group of …

Wakesurfing critics pushing for local bans, limits on Minnesota lakes

Wakesurfing has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and it's fueling a big debate over how we share our lakes here in Minnesota. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal digs into the issue that's pitting neighbor against neighbor. MINNEAPOLIS …

A change in Minnesota juvenile imprisonment law paved the way for David Brom's release

The state law, enacted in 2023, does not guarantee release but creates an opportunity to review certain cases. MINNEAPOLIS — Two years ago, Minnesota enacted a law aimed at giving a second chance to individuals sentenced to life in prison as juveniles. In …

Scott Jensen announces 2026 campaign for Minnesota governor