Domestic violence press conference, school referendums, paranormal activity & more: Oct 30, 2025

FOX 9's The Afternoon Shift — hosted by Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller — covers the day’s top news stories from Minnesota and beyond with curiosity, conversation, and a touch of comedy.

At 3:30, we’ll take you live to a press conference with Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando and local domestic violence service providers. They’re calling for accountability, transparency, and real action from Minneapolis city leaders after what they say is a failure to address long-documented gaps in the city’s domestic violence response system.

In today's episode we discuss the Minnesota Twins naming Derek Shelton as their new manager, ushering in a fresh era for the clubhouse and sparking early buzz about how his leadership could shape the team heading into spring training. Meanwhile, the Vikings get a major boost as J.J. McCarthy prepares to make his return to the starting lineup after being sidelined since Week Two — we’ll break down what his comeback could mean for the team’s playoff hopes.

Across Minnesota, voters are preparing for a wave of school board referendums — with school safety at the top of most agendas. We talk with the Executive Director of the Minnesota School Boards Association about the multi-million-dollar funding requests on the ballot and what happens if schools don’t get the money they’re counting on.

As expanded SNAP benefits come to an end, food insecurity continues to rise — we look at what that means for Minnesota families, and how local food shelves, restaurants, and businesses are stepping up to make sure people across the state are fed and have places to turn for help and support during the holidays.

Then, we turn up the volume with Reasonable Doubts, the local band making noise with their mix of storytelling and sound. And as spooky season peaks, we explore real-life paranormal encounters around Minnesota — from unexplained happenings to the ghost hunters searching for answers.