# Latest News | FOX 9 Find the latest Local News | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul news, articles and videos by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Page: Feed: --- ## [Minnesota school phone bans: What new research says about student mental health and performance](https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-school-phone-bans-research-student-mental-health-performance-aug-20-2026) _2026-08-20 · Corin.Hoggard@fox.com (Corin Hoggard)_ New research is showing what happens when cell phones are removed from the classroom, and some educators are sharing what they've seen as a result. ## [Minnesota, Wisconsin link E. coli and salmonella cases to alfalfa sprouts](https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-wisconsin-e-coli-salmonella-alfalfa-sprouts-aug-20-2026) _2026-08-20 · Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald)_ Alfalfa sprouts sold under two brand names are being linked to a growing multistate outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella infections across Minnesota and Wisconsin. ## [Annunciation shooting: How to support, honor community on 1-year anniversary](https://www.fox9.com/news/annunciation-shooting-how-support-honor-community-1-year-anniversary) _2026-08-20 · Allie.Johnson@fox.com (Allie Johnson)_ It has been nearly one year since the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Ahead of Aug. 27, the school shared a list of ways people can support the Annunciation community and honor the anniversary of the tragedy. ## [Minnesota and Minneapolis minimum wages going up: Here are the new rates](https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-minneapolis-minimum-wages-going-up-here-new-rates) _2026-08-20_ The minimum wage is going up in Minnesota and Minneapolis in 2027. Here's a look at the new rates. ## [ICE shootings: Where do Minnesota’s criminal investigations stand?](https://www.fox9.com/news/ice-shootings-where-do-minnesotas-criminal-investigations-stand-aug-20-2026) _2026-08-20 · Paul.Blume@fox.com (Paul Blume)_ Several federal agents are currently under state investigation for their use of force during Operation Metro Surge, including those involved in the deadly shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. ## [St. Paul shooting: 14-year-old boy shot self, police say](https://www.fox9.com/news/st-paul-shooting-14-year-old-boy-shot-17-year-old-boy-arrested) _2026-08-20 · Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)_ A 14-year-old boy was injured in a shooting last night in St. Paul, police say. ## [Eagan road rage shooting: Savage man charged with 5 felonies](https://www.fox9.com/news/eagan-road-rage-shooting-savage-teen-charged-drive-by-assault-felonies) _2026-08-19 · Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)_ Antonio Carlos Grajeda Jr., 20, of Savage, is accused of opening fire on two vehicles during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 35E northbound on July 11. ## [Burnsville Braves hockey legend Scott Bloom dies at 58](https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-braves-hockey-legend-scott-bloom-dies-58-aug-19-2026) _2026-08-19 · Emily.Pofahl@fox.com (Emily Pofahl)_ Scott Bloom, the Burnsville High and Golden Gopher hockey standout and who scored the winning goal at the 1985 state championship against Hill-Murray, has died. He was 58. ## [Almost 30 cats, including 3 dead ones, recovered from Brooklyn Park woman's home: Charges](https://www.fox9.com/news/almost-30-cats-including-3-dead-ones-recovered-from-brooklyn-park-womans-home-charges) _2026-08-19 · Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)_ A Brooklyn Park woman has been charged after nearly 30 cats, including three dead ones, were recovered from her home. ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4QNo597ngIx0) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Alleged MN gang members agree to skip Minnesota State Fair: Court docs](https://www.fox9.com/news/alleged-mn-gang-members-agree-skip-minnesota-state-fair) _2026-08-19 · Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)_ Amid a lawsuit brought by local prosecutors, six alleged members of the Muddy gang have agreed to skip the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, according to court documents filed Wednesday.