Howard Thompson

Minnesota

Journalist at KMSP-TV (Eden Prairie, MN)

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LIVE: Gov. Walz to face grilling at Congressioanl hearing on sanctuary states

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Howard Thompson

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz has been called to testify as part of a Congressional hearing on sanctuary states on Thursday. Gov. Walz at Congressional hearing Gov. Walz is one of three Democratic governors set to testify on Thursday as part of a House committee on Overnight and Government Reform hearing on sanctuary states. The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. CT. FOX 9 will stream the full hearing in the player above.
Man armed with chainsaw shot by Brooklyn Center officers: police

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Howard Thompson

Brooklyn Center police responding to a reported domestic dispute shot a man who they say came out of the home armed with a chainsaw. Brooklyn Center police shooting Just after 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Brooklyn Center police say they were called to a home along 63rd Avenue North just west of Xerxes Avenue for the report of a domestic disturbance. As police responded, a second caller reported there was someone inside their home, armed with knives.
Disc Golf Pro Tour making stop in MN this weekend

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Howard Thompson

FOX 9's The Afternoon Shift sat down with Cale Leiviska, as the Disc Golf Pro Tour heads to Minnesota this weekend for an event at the Preserve in Clearwater, a course designed by Leiviska. (FOX 9) - The best disc golfers in the country will be in Minnesota this weekend. 2025 Preserve Championship The Disc Golf Pro Tour is set to host the 2025 Preserve Championship this weekend at the Preserve Disc Golf Course in Clearwater, Minn.
Disc Golf Pro Tour making stop in MN this weekend

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Howard Thompson

The BriefThe Disc Golf Pro Tour is making a stop in Minnesota this weekend. Events are scheduled Thursday through Sunday. Course designer Cale Leiviska joined FOX 9 on Wednesday to discuss the tournament. (FOX 9) - The best disc golfers in the country will be in Minnesota this weekend. What we knowThe Disc Golf Pro Tour is set to host the 2025 Preserve Championship this weekend at the Preserve Disc Golf Course in Clearwater, Minn. The course runs along the Mississippi River on the south side of town.
Graduation shootings: 2 men federally charged for machinegun possession

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Howard Thompson

A Coon Rapids man is facing charges after a shooting that occurred outside the Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis on Friday night during Wayzata’s high School’s graduation ceremony. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest details from authorities. Shooting after Wayzata graduation On May 30, police responded to a shooting outside Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota campus after a Wayzata graduation ceremony that left two people hurt, including the parent of a graduate.
AGs call Pres. Trump's National Guard deployment in LA 'unlawful'

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Howard Thompson

(FOX 9) - A coalition of attorneys generals, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, are criticizing President Trump for deploying National Guard members to Los Angeles amid protests over ICE, calling the orders "unlawful, unconstitutional, and undemocratic." National Guard sent to Los Angeles Over the weekend, President Trump sent National Guard members to assist with protests over ICE raids after the protests escalated over the weekend.
2 people found dead on Isle Royale National Park

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Howard Thompson

article Trails at Isle Royale (file photo; not related to current investigation) (National Park Service / FOX 9) (FOX 9) - Two campers were found dead this week at a remote campground on Isle Royale, just miles off Minnesota's North Shore. Campers found dead In a release on Tuesday, the National Park Service said rangers received separate reports of two people found dead at a remote backcountry campground in the park.
Lake Street ICE investigation: Seizure of 900 pounds of meth linked to search

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Howard Thompson

Lake and Bloomington investigation A federal task force swarmed Cuatro Milpas, a Mexican restaurant at Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue, on Tuesday, June 3 for a criminal investigation. The task force included Homeland Security and ICE agents, which sparked rumors online that an ICE raid was underway. The rumors sparked a crowd of protesters who showed up to oppose the ICE operation. Authorities later clarified the operation was a criminal investigation – not an immigration enforcement action.
I-94 in Minneapolis closing for construction this weekend: What to know

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Howard Thompson

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Interstate 94 is set to close this weekend in Minneapolis as construction work is underway. I-94 weekend closure This weekend's closure will block traffic in both directions between I-35W in Minneapolis and Huron Boulevard. Closure details: Closure: I-94 closed in both directions between I-35W and Huron Boulevard.
Former MN senator claims he's being unfairly prosecuted in teen solicitation case

2 weeks ago | fox9.com | Howard Thompson

Following a federal court hearing on Wednesday, former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn was granted a pre-trial release after prosecutors say he was busted as part of a prostitution sting where he allegedly tried to pay a teen girl for sex, and had an associate attempt to take a laptop before investigators could get to it.