Babs Santos

Reporter at WFTC-TV (Minneapolis, MN)

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Coalition to Free Mahdi Ali launches grassroots campaign

5 days ago | fox9.com | Babs Santos

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In 2021, FOX 9 Investigators reported on the case of Mahdi Ali, a teenager found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for a 2010 triple homicide at a Minneapolis convenience store. On Saturday, a group called the Coalition to Free Mahdi Ali launched a grassroots campaign to fight for his release.
Coalition to Free Mahdi Ali launches grassroots campaign

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Babs Santos

The BriefA group of activists is calling for the release of a man who they say was wrongfully convicted in a 2010 Minneapolis triple homicide. Former FOX 9 reporter Tom Lyden brought attention to the situation in 2021. Ali is currently eligible for release after his 100th birthday. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In 2021, FOX 9 Investigators reported on the case of Mahdi Ali, a teenager found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for a 2010 triple homicide at a Minneapolis convenience store.
Joe Mauer celebrates unveiling of his statue at Target Field

1 week ago | fox9.com | Babs Santos

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Joe Mauer became a permanent part of Target Field and Minnesota Twins baseball on Sunday. "This will be around forever. Bronze never goes away. Everything can go away, you can have a war and that thing will still be there," artist Bill Mack said. Joe Mauer statue unveiled The 8-foot statue means a lot to Twins fans who believe Mauer earned every bit of it.
Joe Mauer celebrates unveiling of his statue at Target Field

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Babs Santos

The BriefBefore the Minnesota Twins played the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, fans, former players, and team management gathered to reveal a statue in honor of Joe Mauer. The statue was created by Minnesota artist Bill Mack. Many of Mauer’s former teammates were on hand for the unveiling. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Joe Mauer became a permanent part of Target Field and Minnesota Twins baseball on Sunday. "This will be around forever. Bronze never goes away.
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum hosts townhall to call out DOGE cuts

1 week ago | fox9.com | Babs Santos

Democrats have significant concerns about President Donald Trump’s cuts to government funding during his second term in office. McCollum says she fears there will ultimately be "illegal and unconstitutional" cuts to healthcare, research, diversity initiatives, welfare programs, public education, resources for the disabled, and more.
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum hosts townhall to call out DOGE cuts

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Babs Santos

The BriefAt a Saturday town hall, Rep. McColllum said more DOGE federal spending cuts are on the way. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, and State Representatives Kaohly Her, Samakab Hussein, Liz Lee, María Isa Pérez-Vega, Dave Pinto, and Jay Xiong joined Rep. Betty McCollum on stage. Rep. McCollum plans to hold more town halls in the near future. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - On Saturday, U.S. Rep.
Warm spring allows Minnesotans to work on their lawns

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Babs Santos

CHANHASSEN, MINN. (FOX 9) - University of Minnesota researchers say most Twin Cities lawns will begin growing within the next week or so. Warm spring, green grass Homeowners can now begin lightly raking out dead areas of their lawns and re-seeding dead patches in the ground. "Most lawns are going to start greening up within the next week.
Warm spring allows Minnesotans to work on their lawns

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Babs Santos

The BriefUniversity of Minnesota researchers say most Twin Cities lawns will begin growing in the next seven days. Crabgrass is expected to grow early. The University of Minnesota has more information on its online dashboard. CHANHASSEN, MINN. (FOX 9) - University of Minnesota researchers say most Twin Cities lawns will begin growing within the next week or so.
Stillwater Schools to cut 35 positions due to budget shortfall

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Babs Santos

STILLWATER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A room full of concerned parents sat through the Stillwater Area Public Schools Board meeting on Tuesday night when the district announced changes necessitated by a $5 million budget shortfall. Stillwater schools budget cuts The district blames decreasing student enrollment, inflation and uncertainty with government funding. Administrators have also exhausted their one-time pandemic-era COVID-19 relief funds.
Stillwater Schools to cut 35 positions due to budget shortfall

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Babs Santos

The BriefThe district lost more than 50 students this school year. Now it plans to change its teaching standards, as the school system’s financial situation worsens. Elementary school students will notice changes in the 2025 to 2026 school year. STILLWATER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A room full of concerned parents sat through the Stillwater Area Public Schools Board meeting on Tuesday night when the district announced changes necessitated by a $5 million budget shortfall.