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
Former Minnesota DFL chair Mary Monahan laid to rest
On Wednesday, family and friends gathered to remember Mary Monahan, a former DFL chairwoman in the 1980s, known for her dedication to Minnesota and its people. Monahan passed away earlier this month.
Metro Transit using rainwater to clean busses at new garage
Metro Transit estimates the captured rainwater is between 30% to 40% of what is needed for a full bus wash.
Lyndale apartment complex rubble cleaned up 1 year after fire
A vacant apartment building burned down in Minneapolis nearly a year ago, and since then has remained a pile of rubble in an otherwise popular neighborhood.
October was a weather rollercoaster in Minnesota
It started with extreme heat and ended with snow. Minnesota's weather in October ran the gamut.
Some families get jumpstart on MEA weekend
MEA weekend is starting in just a couple of days, but some families are already heading out on their trips. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) says it's going to be a busy weekend for travel.
8 dead dogs found on Grey Cloud Island
Cottage Grove police are investigating after the gruesome discovery of eight dead dogs, found stacked up on Grey Cloud Island. Officers say there are no obvious signs of ongoing abuse and it looks as if they were at one time someone's pets.
Residents push back against proposed homeless shelter in Eagan
In Eagan, community members have made their voices heard over plans to convert an empty hotel into a homeless shelter. For now, it seems their concerns will halt the Dakota County project.
As businesses downsize office spaces, cities work adjust to redevelopment
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a significant shift in the workplace, leading many companies to adopt hybrid work models. As a result, large office buildings, once bustling centers of activity, are being left vacant. This has left cities to consider how these spaces could be repurposed.
Closures planned for Stone Arch Bridge over next 2 years
One of the most iconic landmarks in the Twin Cities is set to get a major facelift that will require a significant shutdown. MnDOT has plans for renovations on the Stone Arch Bridge starting next spring.
Facebook parent company plans to build $700M data center in Rosemount
For months, a massive proposed development in Rosemount, Minnesota has been shrouded in secrecy, known only as "Project Bigfoot." Now, it has been revealed that the parent company of Facebook, Meta, is behind the project.