Minnesota
Saturday marks start of Minnesota’s firearm deer season
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans will be on the hunt for a trophy buck this weekend.
Saturday just before sunrise marks the start of the firearm deer opener in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says overall, deer numbers are on the rise, especially in the central and southern parts of the state, thanks in part to last year’s mild winter.
DNR leaders add northern Minnesota is still suffering from several harsh winters, so it’s expected to take longer for those areas to recover.
They also said one big difference from last year is there’s no huge acorn crop, so we’re not seeing a record mast year, which means the deer movements will change a little bit.
“This year, if you can find some leftover acorns or maybe some trees that are actually producing acorns to key in on those and really focus on where those deer patterns are changing,” said Todd Froberg, big game program coordinator for the Minnesota DNR. “So, they might be a little more predictable this year.”
New this year, language was added to clarify blaze orange requirements for fabric or synthetic ground blinds only during deer hunting season. It no longer impacts spring turkey, bear, or waterfowl seasons. A person in a fabric or synthetic ground blind on public land must have a blaze orange safety covering on top of the blind that is visible from all directions or a patch made of blaze orange that is at least 144 square inches (12×12 inches) on each side of the blind.
Mandatory chronic waste disease testing is back this weekend for the opener.
Also new this year, hunters can now bring any deer harvested out of state into Minnesota so long as they bring it to a taxidermist within the first 48 hours. The same goes for removing any deer harvested in a CWD zone.
The Minnesota DNR has also added some new CWD management sites in parts of the northeast and a new site near Wabasha after a deer tested positive for CWD last fall.
“They’re there so that we can ensure that future generations have the same or better opportunities that we have today,” said Justin Frisch, DNR conservation officer. “If we’re not following the regulations, then it puts the resource at risk.”
The firearm season ends with the 16-day muzzleloader season Dec. 15.
As of Wednesday, 230,946 licenses have been sold, which is 1% higher than last year.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is no longer required to appear in court on Friday, according to an order issued by Minnesota’s chief judge.
Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz canceled Friday’s hearing, noting that Lyons’ appearance is no longer required because the individual previously denied a bond hearing was released.
However, in his order issued on Wednesday, Judge Schiltz said that the release of Juan T.R. “does not end the Court’s concerns.”
Schiltz attached an appendix that he said identifies 96 court orders that ICE violated in 74 cases.
“This list should give pause to anyone — no matter his or her political beliefs — who cares about the rule of law,” Schiltz said. “ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
Schiltz issued a warning to ICE, stating that “future noncompliance with court orders” may result in new orders requiring the appearance of Lyons or other government officials.
MN weather: Cold and sunny Wednesday
It’s a sunny but cold Wednesday with highs in the single digits and subzero wind chills. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s a cold and sunny Wednesday in Minnesota with single digit highs and subzero wind chills.
Wednesday’s forecast in Minnesota
The forecast:
Wednesday will be cold and sunny with northwest winds between 5–15 mph, making it feel below zero throughout the day.
Temperatures remain below average, with central Minnesota seeing highs in the single digits, far northern Minnesota experiencing subzero highs, and double-digit highs in the southwest. The Twin Cities metro will top out at around 8 degrees.
Wednesday night remains mostly clear but cold as temperatures drop below zero with wind chills in the negative teens.
Extended Minnesota weather forecast
What’s next:
Thursday stays cold with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs remain in the single digits, accompanied by subzero wind chills.
Frigid conditions continue into Friday before temperatures gradually warm over the weekend. Saturday brings highs in the teens, followed by warming into the mid-20s by Sunday. A weak system may bring a few snowflakes Sunday afternoon.
Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:
The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists.
BREAKINGBREAKING,
Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by a man, who was then tackled to the ground.
Published On 28 Jan 2026
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar has been attacked by a man while hosting a town hall meeting in Minneapolis.
Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by the man before he was tackled to the ground on Tuesday.
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The Reuters news agency said that Omar was not injured in the attack, and authorities have not said what substance was sprayed or whether charges have been filed against the assailant.
The audience cheered as the man was pinned down and his arms were tied behind his back. In a video clip of the incident, someone in the crowd can be heard saying, “Oh my god, he sprayed something on her”, the Associated Press news agency reported.
Omar continued the town hall after the man was ushered out of the room.
Just before the attack, she had called for the abolishment of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign.
“ICE cannot be reformed,” Omar said.
Minneapolis police did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the incident and whether anyone was arrested.
The White House did not immediately respond to a message from the AP seeking comment.
This is a breaking news story. More to follow soon…
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