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
Fears of farm crisis mount in ongoing trade war
Farmers fear they are headed for deep trouble amidst the ongoing trade war and tariff uncertainty and bailing them out will be far more expensive than it was in 2018, when exports to China took a big hit.
Keith Ellison’s meeting with those involved in Feeding Our Future before FBI raids: What really happened
A meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and several future Feeding Our Future defendants took place in December 2021. They ask for his help dealing with alleged racist actions by state agencies.
Obituary website selling unauthorized materials upsets family
Carolyn Hoff’s unauthorized obituary appeared on a website called Echovita, operated by a company in Canada.
Go Ahead Entry at Target Field will use facial recognition for lines
Target Field is adding “Go Ahead Entry" to four gates in 2025, hoping the facial recognition technology will keep improve line times at entry.
St. Paul mayor, Wild owner take Xcel Energy Center renovation plan to lawmakers
It’s hard to believe the Xcel Energy Center has hit a quarter century, with most fans agreeing the arena doesn’t seem to show its age.
Feeding Our Future verdict: Aimee Bock and Salim Said found guilty
Jurors have found Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock and Salim Said guilty on all counts in the massive fraud case.
Feeding our Future: Fraud trial in hands of jury for decision
After nearly six weeks of testimony, the trial of Aimee Bock – accused of running the $250 million Feeding our Future fraud scheme – is in the hands of a jury now.
Feeding Our Future trial: Salim Said denies fraud, defends massive profits
Prior to 2020, Salim Said painted a picture of Safari Restaurant in Minneapolis doing a thriving business, always packed and producing the same volume of food they claimed to serve kids as part of Feeding Our Future.
Feeding our Future: Bock explains ‘mysterious’ board of directors
It’s been weeks since three men testified they agreed to serve on Feeding Our Future’s board of directors, but then never heard anything more about it and never attended any meetings.