Man convicted of wage theft for first time in Minnesota history
MINNEAPOLIS — For the first time in state history, a man was convicted of wage theft after a jury found that he stole more than $37,000 from five employees back in 2020. Fredrick Newell, 59, was convicted Wednesday after a week-long bench trial in January. "It is an important...
Eden Prairie couple charged with running $15 million fraud out of home in quiet...
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Inside a 9,000 square foot home on Welters Way in Eden Prairie, neighbors say Gabriel Luthor, 39, and his girlfriend Elizabeth Brown, 42, threw wild parties that seemed straight out of a movie. "One party there were at least 200 people," said Sue Donkersgoed, who...
12 Finalists announced for Minnesota Teacher of the Year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Education Minnesota on Thursday announced the 12 finalists for Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year in 2025. The finalists were chosen by a 21-person independent selection panel who had 31 semifinalists to choose from. The panel consisted of leaders in education, business, government, and...
14-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder in St. Paul
A 19-year-old man died at the hospital after being found with multiple stab wounds, police said.
Welcome Home, Copper & Russet! Como’s New Porcupines Are Settling In Nicely
There are some new prickly personalities at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory—and they’re already stealing hearts!. We’re excited to officially introduce Copper and Russet, two porcupines who were rehomed from the now-closed SeaQuest facility in Roseville. Thanks to the incredible collaboration between Como Zoo, the...
MN daycare mandate to require cameras removed from bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Minnesota state representative lost his bid to force day care centers to have surveillance cameras. Minnesota Rep. Nolan West's (R-Blaine) bill came less than a year after his daughter was abused at Small World Daycare Center in Blaine. Mandate for cameras in daycare...
Gov. Walz touts Philips expansion in MN: ‘That’s how you bring manufacturing back’
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - Philips company leaders and Gov. Walz celebrated on Thursday as the company moved forward with a new expansion in Plymouth, Minn. Back in December, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced it was sending more than $3.5 million to support the expansion, while...
Hearing sirens in Minnesota Thursday? Here’s why.
Minnesotans may be wondering why they're hearing tornado sirens on Thursday. It's because of Severe Weather Awareness Week. As part of the weather week, two statewide tornado drills are scheduled. Outdoor warning sirens sounded at 1:45 p.m. and once again at 6:45 p.m. State officials say the first drill is for...
Former professor fired for not getting COVID vaccine sues Tim Walz, Lake Superior College
Russell Stewart says he was fired for refusing to comply with the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Now he is suing Gov Tim Walz and Lake Superior College, his former employer.
Ecuadorian man living in MN illegally charged with attempted enticement of a minor
An Ecuadorian National who was residing in the U.S. illegally has been charged with attempted enticement of a minor.