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
Report details decline in women coaching in athletics last 50 years
Once women’s athletics became required, opportunities for women began to decline in comparison to men. A yearly report details how each university ranks among equity opportunity.
Dad's Stage 4 melanoma: How to help Steve, and a reminder for us all
As Steve Graham begins his fight with melanoma, he's urging everyone to take precautions when out in the sun.
Many students no-shows for start of extended school year in Minneapolis
Classes in Minneapolis were emptier than normal on Monday, the first day of the district's extended school year.
FOX 9's Rob Olson: What I did after I got bitten by a tick
I write this as a first-person account, simply hoping it’s helpful. Lyme Disease is relatively rare, but with more than a thousand lab-confirmed or clinically diagnosed cases in Minnesota each year, and a few thousand more cases where it’s suspected, it’s prevalent enough to be aware of.
An effort to close racial disparity in Twin Cities homeownership
NAREB will host a fair this Saturday at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul to help set people of color and other diverse groups on the path to homeownership, with hopes of closing the diversity gap.
'Why is this not being solved?': Advocates question lack of action on gun control reform
The horrific shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children dead inside a school classroom, has again sparked calls for lawmakers to take action on gun control.
Minneapolis staff speak out on 'toxic, racist' culture in city coordinator's office
Dozens of staff in Minneapolis are speaking out, saying there's "toxic and racist" culture in the city coordinator's office.
Bde Maka Ska Pavillion construction set to begin
After three years of a blank slate work now begins to fill a void on the northeast shore of Bde Maka Ska.
Red Wing business plans to change name after more than 120 years
After more than 100 years under the same name, Josephson’s Clothing is finally changing its name.
Memorable last patrol: Third-generation St. Paul cop joins ranks as dad retires
A memorable last patrol happened in St. Paul as a father patrolled the streets, then passed the baton to his son – a third-generation officer himself.