Rob Olson
Rob tells a story like few others in our business; in fact, a lot of us here at FOX 9 think he should write a book someday.
Rob reports weekdays for FOX 9 News; and he’s never seen a State Fair or Minnesota Wild story that he didn’t like.
Rob grew up in four different towns in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota so his roots run deep. And he must like flying; he once circumnavigated the globe….he left New York and kept flying east until they he hit Hawaii. We imagine there was a stop or two. Oh, and that meant he crossed the International Date Line and had two Tuesdays. At least it wasn’t two Mondays.
The latest from Rob Olson
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Governor Walz wants compromise
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.
Pothole repairs remain low throughout Twin Cities after warm winter
After an abnormally warm and nearly snow-less winter, we’re now in a strangely nearly pothole-free spring.
Minnesota lawn care advice offered ahead of early spring
With a nearly snow-less winter and now a warm and dry spring, there’s a question lawn and garden experts are getting a lot: Should I start watering?
Minnesotans explain why they voted uncommitted on Super Tuesday
"I voted uncommitted so I could send a message to President Biden that there are lots of us who don’t agree with his Gaza policy," explained one voter.
Minneapolis encampments focus of city leaders’ discussion
One day after fire swept through a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis, no sign remains of either the camp, the fire that destroyed it or a permanent solution.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis? Ride-hail apps oppose new ordinance
Uber and Lyft are warning they may be forced to drop service in Minneapolis as the city council considers an ordinance to ensure ride-hail drivers make minimum wage.
Twin Cities hospital data company hit with cyber attack
A Twin Cities company that deals with the private data and images of thousands of patients for more than 20 area hospitals and clinics was hit with a cyber attack on Super Bowl Sunday.
Ilhan Omar, Don Samuels election rematch ahead
Minnesotans are preparing to voice their vote. Super Tuesday is just three weeks from today, primary day is just six months away and the general election is just shy of nine months away.
As legislative session begins, lawmakers review changes to SRO law
The urgency to revise one of last year’s more controversial law changes was evident as soon as the Minnesota House gaveled in to start the 2024 session.