Minnesota Lynx’s late lead vanishes suddenly in loss to Phoenix Mercury

Alyssa Thomas | Thomas finished with 29 points (a career high), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals — becoming the first player in franchise history to post such numbers in under 35 minutes, according to StatMuse. She controlled the tempo,...

Minnesota addiction center works to bring down barriers to treatment

Up to 16 spots are immediately available in the outpatient program at Northwoods Haven Outpatient Addiction Center. It includes three hours of group therapy three days a week, along with individual sessions with a licensed drug and alcohol...

Minnesota Golden Gophers announce big news for coach P.J. Fleck

Head coach P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers have agreed to a contract extension. The school announced the big news for Fleck on Wednesday. Though financial details weren't disclosed, the terms of the contract extension were. Fleck's...

Minnesota State Fair: 8 new food vendors 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 revealed...

Minnesota Ranks 5th in U-S in Annual KIDS COUNT Survey

The 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows Minnesota is still one of the top states for raising a child. Alex Fitzsimmons is with Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota… “So the good news is that for the third year in a row Minnesota ranks fifth overall in...

Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck agrees to contract extension, Gophers leader on board through 2030 season

P.J. Fleck likely isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Minnesota's football coach agreed to a contract extension with the school that runs through the 2030 season. Minnesota hired Fleck, 44, in January of 2017. During his first eight seasons, the...

University of Minnesota eliminates nutrition outreach program amid federal SNAP cuts

A program dedicated to nutrition education for low-income residents across Minnesota is coming to an end after 35 years. This week, the University of Minnesota Extension Service laid off all 60 of its full-time SNAP-Ed educators. The $7.2 million...

Minnesota Frost Signs First-Round Pick Kendall Cooper to a Two-Year Deal

The Minnesota Frost have signed first-round draft pick Kendall Cooper to a two-year contract, running through the 2026-27 season. Taken sixth overall in the PWHL Draft, Cooper is excited to join the Frost after a strong collegiate career at...

Minnesota lawmakers add new fraud defenses, leaving others for future consideration

Published 11:51 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Dana Ferguson, Minnesota Public Radio News For the first time in a month, there was again legislative activity at the state Capitol as a House committee met Tuesday to talk about safeguards for...

Minnesota Father Charged for His Teen Son's Murder

Anoka, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota father arrested for the death of his teenage son is now charged with murder. 38-year-old Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. made his first appearance in Anoka County Court Wednesday morning. He was taken into custody...

Minnesota’s Mighty Maker Spaces

Many people have written about the death of the third space, a place that isn’t home or work where people hang out and build community. Malls are struggling to reinvent themselves; Starbucks isn’t as cozy as an independent coffee shop; and even...

Minnesota extends P.J. Fleck’s contract by 1 year through 2030 with retention bonus bump

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2030 season with an increase… MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2030 season with an...

Minnesota’s 4 GOP representatives write to Canadian ambassador over wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, who represents Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, co-led a letter to Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., writing to “know how your government plans on mitigating wildfire and the smoke that makes its way...

Concert review: Belcher’s violin elegant and expressive in Minnesota Orchestra’s German Romances

Cecilia Belcher, assistant principal second violin for the Minnesota Orchestra, gets the spotlight this weekend as she performs the solo part in two Romances — instrumental works that are elegant and tender — by Ludwig van Beethoven. The concert...

Minnesota weather: Sunny and warm Wednesday; storms possible Thursday and Friday

FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast for Wednesday. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Plan on a very nice and warm Wednesday in Minnesota with a little unsettled weather moving in for Thursday and Friday. Wednesday's forecast in...

Minnesota State Fair's new foods for 2025: Photos

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota State Fair released its list of new fair foods available at the 2025 Great Minnesota Get-Together. There are 33 official new foods and eight new food vendors at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, joining...

Officials asking for help finding missing northern Minnesota man

The Lake County Sheriff's Office says Gene Doherty hasn't been seen since he left his mother's home on July 1 without his dog. SILVER BAY, Minn. — Officials are asking for the public's help locating a 40-year-old man who hasn't been seen since...

Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY, WaterLegacy, Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior vs MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY - Minnesota Judicial Branch (.gov)

Former Ferris State Star Bradley Marek Signs One-Year Contract with NHL’s Minnesota Wild

Bradley Marek, a former standout at Ferris State University, has signed a one-year entry-level contract with the NHL's Minnesota Wild. The 24-year-old forward made his mark with the Bulldogs between 2021-2023, posting 36 points from 17 goals and...

In opening bell ceremony, Minnesota CEOs take economy’s pulse

Harmening said companies don’t just invest in office space when they choose Minnesota for their headquarters. They invest in neighborhoods, schools, parks and cultural institutions, he said. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, who grew up in rural...