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(FOX 9) - The aurora put on quite the show overnight in Minnesota, as viewer photos and videos show the mystic green glow.A geomagnetic storm made for a brilliant aurora across the northern Midwest, including Minnesota.Photos from Carla Goldschmidt and a video from Ben Sunne show the incredible glowing aurora.Photos of the Northern Lights in Esko, Minn.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 01: Protesters away from tear gas after a march through Center City on June 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Demonstrations have erupted all across the country in response to George Floyds death in Minneapolis, Minnesota PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia has reached a record-breaking settlement with protesters who were hit with tear gas and pepper spray during protests against police brutality in the summer of 2020.Philadelphia law firm Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross, LLC announced the settlement in the federal lawsuit filed on behalf of 237 people injured in protests against the murder of George Floyd held in Philadelphia on May 31 and June 1, 2020.

radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week.The delay in notifying the public about the November leak raised questions about public safety and transparency, but industry experts said Friday there was never a public health threat. They said Xcel Energy voluntarily notified state agencies and reported the leak of tritium to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission soon after it was confirmed and that the leak of 400,000 gallons (1.5 million liters) of radioactive water never reached a threshold that would have required public notification."This is something that we struggle with because there is such concern with anything that is nuclear," said Victoria Mitlyng, a spokesperson with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Officials in Minnesota are monitoring the cleanup of a massive spill of radioactive water from a nuclear power plant just outside Minneapolis. About 1.5 million litres (400,000 gallons) of nuclear wastewater leaked from the plant back in late November, but the incident wasn’t made public until Thursday.

An anti-abortion activists hold up a sign in front of the US Supreme Court building as as pro- and anti-abortion demonstrators protested in Washington, DC, on January 22, 2023, the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark court decision that was BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds.The ban was designed to take effect once the U.S.

An Arkansas man discovered a 3.29-carat brown diamond at MURFREESBORO, Ark. - A regular visitor became one of the few lucky ones when he spotted a 3.29-carat brown diamond at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park. David Anderson, of Murfreesboro, discovered the gem over the weekend while wet-sifting soil from the West Drain of the park’s 37.5-acre diamond search area.Park rangers said it's the largest diamond found at the park this year and the largest since last September. RELATED: Minnesota couple unearths 1.9-carat diamond at Arkansas diamond crater"At first I thought it was quartz but wondered why it was so shiny," Anderson said in a news release. "Once I picked it up, I realized it was a diamond!"Anderson said he first learned about the park while watching The Travel Channel in 2007. David Anderson a 3.29-carat brown diamond.

A Minnesota man turned himself in to police last week, telling them he bludgeoned a 78-year-old to death with a shovel and a moose antler because he believed the man was sexually “offending” children.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 19: Philadelphia Eagles Defensive End Brandon Graham (55) reacts after the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles on September 19, 2022 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 01: Andrew Painter #76 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 1, 2023 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Get PHILADELPHIA - Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter won't throw for four weeks because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow.The 19-year-old right-hander's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut on March 1 against Minnesota, and he came into camp the next day and said he felt "tenderness" in his elbow.He underwent an MRI on March 3 and the Phillies said Friday that a second opinion confirmed a right proximal ulnar collateral ligament sprain.Medical staff and Painter's doctor recommended Painter rest for four weeks from the date of injury and then begin a light tossing progression.Philadelphia has been cautious with Painter throughout the minor leagues.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Call it divine intervention. Call it being in the right place at the right time. Call it whatever you want, but Minnesota Vikings receiver KJ Osborn is being called a hero after helping save a man’s life Sunday night in Texas.Osborn, who just finished his fourth season with the Vikings, was on his way home in an Uber after a workout with his trainer.

File: Malcolm Smith of the Cleveland Browns reacts after finishing a drill during a joint practice with the New York Giants on August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) INDIANAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings treat their players best, according to a new NFL Players Association survey.The Washington Commanders have a long way to go.The report, released Wednesday during the league's annual scouting combine, rated teams in eight categories — everything from meals and nutrition to training and travel — based on anonymous responses from about 1,300 players.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A Detroit rapper's role in a $27 million tax fraud scheme landed her a prison sentence.Sameerah Marrell, also known as Sameerah Anderson, Sameerah Pickett, Crème, and Loren Boyd, was sentenced to 4 ½ years in prison and three years of supervised release. The 42-year-old must also pay the remaining restitution – $7,979,041.71.According to federal authorities, Marrell had successfully stolen $8.5 million, and the amount owed in restitution has been reduced by money, cars, and jewelry seized by the federal government and the states from Marrell during the course of this investigation.Between 2014 and April 2022, Marrell worked with others to file 122 false income tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service and Minnesota, Georgia, Maryland, Arizona, Connecticut, and Colorado state treasuries.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen attends the Tom Seaver statue unveiling ceremony before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on April 15, 2022 in New York City.

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide. Rose is a bright, beautiful, loving little girl who is always smiling and giggling."She laughs at all your jokes, and it’s consistent, it’s not like she has an off day," Rose's mother Sierra said. Being almost always happy, with no real tantrums or anger, is one of the wonderful things about Angelman Syndrome. But there are so many challenges her parents face, day and night. Angelman Syndrome is an issue that affects the 15th chromosome. For Rose and others, it means she doesn’t talk at all, there are balance issues, fine motor skills can be a problem, she has seizures and hyperactivity.

LINO LAKES, Minn. (FOX 9) - Today, 21-month-old Gabi is a happy and healthy girl who loves playing with her big sister and her parents.

George Floyd died after being arrested by Minneapolis police on Memorial Day in 2020. On Oct.

A study of essential and frontline workers in six US states who tested positive for COVID-19 and received two or three mRNA vaccine doses before Delta infections and three doses before Omicron infections suggests that they had significantly milder infections and lower viral loads than their unvaccinated peers.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14, 2022: Discussion of Apple AirTags by Washington Post reporter Geoff Fowler in San Francisco, California Monday March 14, 2022. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images) A popular device used to locate lost items like keys, a wallet, or a bag, is being used by some Americans to track their loved ones with dementia, a report says. "Caregivers have turned to Apple’s tiny, $29 tracking devices after finding other methods of monitoring people with dementia aren’t a fit, or are too expensive.

Dublin, CA - October 07: A recent social media trend has caused some children to vomit, sweat profusely and their tongues turn blue after participating in the One Chip Challenge. After several students conducted the challenge at Bay Area schools, mul EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Several students at a middle school in Edina, Minnesota had to be treated by school staff and paramedics Friday after attempting the "One Chip Challenge," a social media trend in which participants film their reactions after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip. School officials at South View Middle School called an ambulance after several students complained of having difficulty breathing, while others had eye pain from exposure to the chip dust, according to an email sent by the school to parents. The email said the paramedics who treated the students found no indication that any of them had any severe allergic reaction or injuries.

Sir Ringo Starr has axed the rest of his North American tour after testing positive for Covid for a second time in two weeks. The legendary Beatles drummer, 82, had only just announced earlier this week that he would be ‘on the road again’ after testing negative.

pic.twitter.com/lmniGLE9dZA post shared by Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic)The devastating news comes just weeks after Ringo's verified Instagram account announced on Oct. 3 that Ringo contracted COVID and, as a result, the tour would be on hold «while he recuperates.» At that point, seven tour dates were affected in Michigan, Minnesota and throughout Canada.Also earlier this month, Ringo announced he and his band recorded a live album at the Greek Theatre.

no one matched all six numbers on Tuesday. The current jackpot, which also comes with a $248.7 million cash option, would be the 11th-largest prize in the 20-year history of the game, according to lottery officials. The current Mega Millions prize began Aug. 2 after a $1.337 billion ticket was won in Illinois on July 29.The winning numbers are drawn for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history, $1,28B, took place on Friday, July 29, 2022.In addition to the massive jackpot in July, four other top prizes have been awarded so far this year — beginning with $426 million in California on Jan. 28, officials said.

fall season, temperatures won’t be the only thing changing across the country.The transition also marks the start of fall foliage, which makes for some spectacular photos of those vibrant red, yellow and orange leaves.However, peak fall foliage season is highly contingent on your location, and in some areas that can start as early as September and peak in either October or November.That good information to remember if any leaf peepers out there are wondering how to plan a fall foliage trip.While the color of leaves depends on the chlorophyll, weather conditions during the summer or early fall can play a big role in how magnificent the sights are.Chlorophyll is a pigment that helps give leave their color. It helps the trees create their own food thorough photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into chemical energy. The lack of chlorophyll can help reveal the sought-after yellow, orange and red colors, which are usually bountiful during rainier periods.Large deviations from average precipitation, either on the dry or wet sides, can greatly affect fall foliage season across the country."The drought is a big factor this year.

Ringo Starr has cancelled several shows he had planned in Canada for this week, with the Beatle putting his tour on hold to recuperate after contracting COVID-19.After shows in New Buffalo, Michigan and Prior Lake, Minnesota were cancelled over the weekend “due to illness”, an official statement from Starr’s team confirmed the musician had tested positive for COVID. As a result, five shows that were scheduled for this week – in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Lethbridge, Abbotsford and Penticton – have been axed.“Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home,” the statement said.

Sir Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band have cancelled further shows in the US after the former Beatles drummer tested positive for Covid. On Sunday night, the 82-year-old cancelled performances at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, and Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota, citing illness.

Ringo Starr has had to make the decision to cancel six of his upcoming tour dates after he tested positive for coronavirus.

READ MORE: Beatles legend Ringo Starr, 82, forced to cancel two gigs after 'sudden illness'But it was revealed today that the illness was in fact covid after the star's representation shared an update on his health."Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band were forced to cancel their recent shows at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo Michigan and at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN due to illness," the update said.They added: "It has been confirmed today that Ringo has Covid and the tour will be on hold while Ringo recuperates."They went on to say that the drummer is "recovering at home" and hopes to resume the tour "as soon as possible."The band were also forced to postpone their Sunday night show in Minnesota and announced the sad news to their fans on Twitter.They said: "He and the band send peace and love to all the fans who were planning to come out and see the show," before confirming as rescheduled date would be announced soon.A statement shared by the venue on Facebook confirmed the original news that Saturday night's show would be cancelled.

Ringo Starr has been forced to cancel his US tour dates after catching Covid.The former Beatles musician, 82, was set to play a string of dates in America with his band All-Starr before he fell ill.The drummer is said to be "recuperating at home" after it was confirmed the star had caught Covid.Two shows had preivously been cancelled at the last minute after the musician fell ill at the weekend.The musician's spokeperson confirmed: "Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band were forced to cancel their recent shows at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo Michigan and at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN due to illness."It has been confirmed today that Ringo has Covid and the tour will be on hold while Ringo recuperates."As of today the following shows have been canceled: October 2 Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino, October 4 Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canada Life Centre, October 5 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Sasktel Centre, October 6 Lethbridge, Alberta - Enmax Centre, October 8 Abbotsford, BC - Abbotsford Centre, October 9 Penticton, BC - South Okanagon Events Centre.They went on: "Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home."As always, he and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them back out on the road soon," his representatives added to The Mirror.

Recalled Toddleroo rotating cabinet latch -closed (CPSC) Over 100,000 cabinet latches used for childproofing are being recalled for choking hazards, officials warned Thursday. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the latching button on North States Industries’ Toddleroo rotating cabinet latches "can dislodge and detach from the cabinet latches, posing a choking hazard to young children." The recall was initiated after North States Industries received 19 reports that the latching button had dislodged or detached. UPPABABY RECALLS OVER 14,000 STROLLERS AFTER CHILD LOSES A FINGERThis includes one instance where a child reportedly gagged on a dislodged button, according to the CPSC. The affected products were available for purchase nationwide at major stores including Walmart and Bed, Bath & Beyond's BuyBuyBaby from November 2019 through August 2022. The rotating cabinet latches were also available online at northstatesind.com during that same time. The products were sold in a package of four latches, each measuring 3 13/16 inches wide by 1 3/8 inches high by 1/2 inch deep and comes with application adhesive, the CPSC said. The affected UPC numbers, 0-26107-06178-2 or 0-26107-06177-5, can be found on the bottom left-hand corner of the product packaging, according to the release. North States Industries is based in Minnesota and makes safety gates, play yards, and mats for babies and pets, according to its website. Customers can complete a refund submission form.

FILE PHOTO: Fans gather outside the stadium before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A dive team recovered a car that went missing in 1989 from the Mississippi River.

Several dozen people have been charged after allegedly deceiving the government to steal children’s charity money in Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic — and use it for their own luxury.

(FOX 9) - There have been multiple incidents on Wednesday of people reporting active shooters at schools across Minnesota, with authorities calling these "swatting" incidents.The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says it is aware of "multiple swatting incidents involving active shooter events or mass casualties at schools across Minnesota." Local law enforcement officials are responding to these reports, but no incidents have turned out to be real, the BCA said. "Swatting involves making a prank call to law enforcement services in an attempt to bring a large law enforcement response to a particular address," the BCA said, adding: "Our Minnesota Fusion Center is tracking these reports and keeping local law enforcement apprised of the situation."The districts impacted by these incidents in Minnesota include: Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Heather Mueller also addressed Wednesday's hoax calls, calling them "abhorrent" and frightening to students, staff, families and communities. A map of hoaxes at schools in Minnesota on Wednesday.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train comes around a bend in the tracks. (Photo by: Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) ((Photo by: Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images))(FOX 9) - A man is facing felony charges for allegedly attacking a train engineer with a knife, causing the victim to flee by jumping from a moving locomotive Tuesday near Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.Samuel David Hohman, 40, is charged with second-degree assault (assault with a deadly weapon) and criminal damage to property in the Sept.

FERNLEY, NEVADA, UNITED STATES - 2022/05/30: American flags seen at a veterans cemetery. People attended a Memorial day event at a veterans cemetery.

PHILADELPHIA - Jalen Hurts rolled to his right, scampered down the sideline and stutter-stepped to the 5-yard-line, where he was wrapped up by a defender with another in pursuit. Hurts twisted his body, lowered his head, dragged two defenders with him and powered his way in for an adrenaline-filled 26-yard touchdown run that about broke the game open.Just maybe, or so the Eagles can hope, there are many more plays like that one ahead.Hurts had 301 total yards in the first half in the breakout game of his young career, finishing with three total touchdowns as he led Philadelphia to a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night."Big-time performance on a big-time stage," Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said.Trying to prove he can play like the best franchise QBs in the NFL, Hurts looked downright unstoppable from the opening drive.Hurts hit five receivers on 5-for-5 passing — highlighted by a 19-yard strike to A.J.

Last night during a "60 Minutes" interview, President Joe Biden said the pandemic is over, though COVID-19 is still a problem, which prompted swift and sharp criticism among some public health experts.

(FOX 9) - A Minnesota man was among the first members of the public to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state in Westminster Hall.Andrew Israels-Swenson, who is from Morris, Minnesota, was 18th in line to see the queen's coffin in London. He joined FOX 9 Good Day on Friday to talk about his experience (watch the video in the player above).Swenson's mother is British and moved to the United States in the 1960s.

OGILVIE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Disclaimer the details in this story are disturbing.A man in Ogilvie, Minnesota faces a felony murder charge after his grandmother was found brutally killed with a hatchet in her home earlier in the week. Dustin Tinklenberg, 42, was charged with 2nd-degree murder in connection to the death of his grandmother Stella Anderson, 92.

New England farm with Autumn Sugar Maples, Vermont. (Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images / Getty Images) As the country moves deeper into fall, temperatures won't be the only thing changing across the northern tier of the country.

A photo from the CIA "X-Files" showing a possible UFO sighting in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Oct. 20, 1960.

University of Minnesota.  Fatigue, shortness of breath, problems in memory, loss of concentration, sleep issues, persistent cough, chest pain, trouble in speaking, muscle aches, loss of smell and taste, onset of depression and anxiety are some of the most reported symptoms of the long COVID.

A free electric car charging station being used seen in front of the Crissy Field Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif.

Nicolae Miu, 52, of Prior Lake, Minnesota is charged with one count of murder and four counts of attempted murder in relation to a stabbing on the Apple River in Wisconsin on July 30. HUDSON, Wisc. (FOX 9) - The man accused of fatally stabbing a teenager and injuring four others during a tubing trip on the Apple River in Wisconsin will stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Friday in a preliminary hearing. St.

Mississippi is the first state to confirm that residents there will be taxed on student loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan would eliminate $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that earn less than $250,000. It would also cancel an additional $10,000 for those who received federal Pell Grants to attend college.Typically, debt forgiveness is considered taxable income under IRS tax code, but the American Rescue Plan exempts student loan forgiveness as taxable income from 2021-2025.

Anders Odegaard faces a charge of second-degree murder in the beating death of his ex-wife, Carissa. (Marshall County Sheriff's Office)A North Dakota lawyer allegedly beat his ex-wife to death in Minnesota on Tuesday as she clung to the youngest of their five children and two others screamed for help, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.The younger boy, 2, was so traumatized he didn’t respond to questions from deputies after they had his father in custody and rushed his mother to the hospital.Anders Odegaard, 31, and Carissa Odegaard, also 31, divorced last year, court records show.In a custody dispute this week, he allegedly refused to let her take their kids to church and a fight broke out, deputies wrote in the criminal complaint after interviewing the children.KAITLIN ARMSTRONG'S REQUEST FOR SPEEDY TEXAS TRIAL MAY FACE BUMPY ROAD IN DEATH OF CYCLING PRO ‘MO’ WILSONTwo of their boys ran outside, flagged a stranger and begged him to call 911 "because their mom was bleeding really bad and needed help," according to the complaint.The first responding deputy found Anders Odegaard in the kitchen wearing just his underwear, with blood on his face and in his hair.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) - This week, Ruff Start Rescue has stepped in to help a young puppy find a new home with a family just outside the metro.The puppy named "Priority" is an Australian cattle dog and border collie mix with large ears, a loud bark, and a unique story of survival.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, has been moved from a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, to federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. The Minnesota Department of Corrections says U.S. Marshals picked Chauvin up from Oak Park Heights on Wednesday.