Republican members of Congress ask Governor Walz to restore Christopher Columbus statue

The day's local, regional and national news, detailed events and late-breaking stories are presented by the ABC 6 News Team, along with the latest sports, weather updates including the extended forecast. (ABC 6 News) — It’s been five years since...

UPDATE: La Crescent City Council Approves Conditional Use Permit for Cannabis Business

[UPDATE] LA CRESCENT, Minn. (WKBT) -- The La Crescent City Council has granted approval for a conditional use permit to the new cannabis business located at 190 Main Street. This follows the planning commission's approval granted the previous...

DOJ: Swift arrest in threat to Benny Johnson 'reminder' of agency's vow to stop political violence

Top Justice Department officials say the recent arrest of a California man for allegedly sending a threatening letter to a conservative influencer makes good on their promise – particularly after the Charlie Kirk assassination – to put an end to...

Minnesota Approves Minnesota Power Takeover

Minnesota regulators have cleared the takeover of Minnesota Power by an investment group, overruling opposition from the state attorney general and consumer advocates. The decision hands control of a major utility to new owners and raises fresh...

Minnesotans with ties to Middle East conflict welcome ceasefire news but remain wary of next steps

There are still major questions about the long-term future of the region and whether the ceasefire will hold. MINNEAPOLIS — Last year, Ethan Roberts with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas traveled to Israel and...

Uncertainty Over the Economy and Tariffs Forces Many Retailers to be Cautious with Holiday Hiring

(Shutterstock) NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is forcing retailers to pull back or delay plans to hire seasonal workers who pack orders at distribution centers, serve shoppers at stores and build holiday displays during...

Swedish delegates visit Duluth with a focus on economic development

Local news, sports, weather presented by the WDIO News Team A Duluth organization received an official mayoral delegation from Växjö, Sweden, with a focus on entrepreneurialism and economic development. Duluth Sister Cities International welcomed...

Minimal government shutdown impacts expected at MSP Airport over MEA; new FLEX Lane opens

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport can expect busy terminals and new conveniences during MEA week, but minimal impacts from the ongoing federal government shutdown are expected. MSP prepares for MEA...

Thousands expected to fly through MSP for MEA weekend as government shutdown continues

Airport officials say more than 50,000 people are expected to go through security checkpoints Wednesday and Thursday. ST PAUL, Minn. — Many airports around the country will ramp up travel as we head into the holidays. In Minnesota, the busy travel...

Minnesota Says it Will Not Respond to Trump Admin’s Demand to Ban Trans Athletes Until ‘Extensive’ Review

The state of Minnesota told the Trump administration on Friday that it would not provide a “substantive response” to a demand the state ban transgender-identifying males from female sports and spaces. Minnesota Solicitor General Liz Kramer wrote...

The political divide

The United States is facing a dangerous combination: a rise in political violence and a Congress paralyzed by partisan gridlock. Both trends feed into each other, creating a cycle in which Americans fight among themselves. At the same time, their...

Left-Wing University of Minnesota Club to Honor George Floyd in Protest of Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance

The University of Minnesota chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) announced it will host a campus event next week to counter Charlie Kirk’s Remembrance Day, instead celebrating George Floyd. Last month, the Senate passed a resolution...

Ilhan Omar Endorses “Somalia First” Communist Omar Fateh for Minneapolis Mayor

Credit: @OmarFatehMN X screenshot Rep. Ilhan Omar’s endorsement of socialist state senator Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor is a clear warning about where the Democrat Party is heading. Fateh, a self-described Democrat Socialist, represents the...

Dozens of Minnesota school districts ask voters to approve new funding

School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support. There are eight dozen referendum requests before voters that include funding measures ranging from money for...

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social-Media Harm

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm....

Minnesota farmers struggle to stay afloat as China boycotts U.S. soybeans

John Yang: Farm bankruptcies were already on the rise when President Trump's trade war added to the financial pressures on America's soybean farmers. To hear what's on their minds this harvest season, special correspondent Megan Thompson visited...

California governor rejects bill to phase out "forever" chemicals used in cookware, children's products

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed legislation that would have phased out a range of popular consumer products, including nonstick pots and pans, that contain synthetic chemicals with potential links to cancer. “I appreciate the...

Minneapolis Schools Declare Capitalism a ‘Pillar of White Supremacy’ in Required Ethnic Studies Classes

(Getty Images) One might assume that enrolling in a Hmong studies class would entail learning about the Southeast Asian people’s culture and history. But in Minneapolis, high schoolers are instead taught lessons demonizing capitalism—a system...

Announcing the Minneapolis Smart Business Dealmaker Award Winners and 2025 Dealmakers Hall of Fame Class

The Smart Business Dealmakers Dealmaker of the Year Awards recognize exceptional individuals who are shaping the landscape of business and innovation in Minneapolis. In addition, The Minneapolis Dealmakers Hall of Fame recognized a class of...

Statewide View: Walz's political gamesmanship is failing Minnesota's children

In the wake of the tragic attack at the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis, where two children were killed and 17 others were injured, Gov. Tim Walz has taken no meaningful action to strengthen security at private, charter, or independent...