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
Buffalo clinic preparing to reopen months after tragic shooting
It's been more than seven months since a gunman walked into the Allina Health Clinic in Buffalo and opened fire. Now, workers there are ready to get back to work after the tragedy.
Community searches for beloved care home cat who went missing in Buffalo, Minn.
At Lake Ridge Senior Health and Living in Buffalo, Shadow the cat is pretty popular. He's not just the mascot for the center, but he gives support to residents and their families.
Burnsville Center seeking green light on renovation plan
The owners of Burnsville Center are setting the stage for some major developments in the coming years.
Construction to improve safety along Hwy 12 between Orono and Independence wraps up
After years of calls from the community, and months of construction, a section of Highway 12 is now much, much safer, officials say.
Union leaders say changes must be made to fix school bus driver shortage
As students return to the classroom, many districts are still coping with bus driver shortages across the state. Now, drivers are addressing the issue and how to fix it.
After long-wait, North High welcomes fans to new football stadium
School is back and that means so are Friday night football games across the state of Minnesota.
2 school staffers hit by cars in 2 days in Blaine
After two school staff members were hit by cars in Blaine, school leaders are urging drivers to take caution during school traffic.
Minnesota State Fair marks 2021 a success despite lower attendance
While the fair had some of the lowest attendance numbers in decades, this weekend’s nice weather brought out a sizeable crowd.
Creativity shines at llama and alpaca costume contest at Minnesota State Fair
At the Minnesota State Fair, 4-Hers and their llamas and alpacas go head-to-head in a costume competition that's focused on showmanship and having fun.
Veterans reflect on Afghanistan withdrawal on Fair's Military Appreciation Day
In the wake of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, veterans react on Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair.