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
Sen. Smith pushes Postmaster General for answers after Minneapolis community's mail woes before primary
Just months before the general election and only days before Minnesota’s first primary, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is pushing the U.S. Postmaster General to answer questions about problems with the mail.
Fluctuating COVID-19 data factors in as school districts determine learning models
One factor in those decisions is the weekly numbers released by the Department of Health, which school districts have been directed to use as guide when determining their learning model this year.
Minneapolis Charter Commission delays vote on removing police department, keeping it off November ballot
An amendment to change the Minneapolis city charter to remove the police department will not appear on the November ballot after the charter commission has voted to delay its decision on the matter.
Fire destroys construction site near Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota
A project that broke ground in November of 2019 only took hours Tuesday to partly burn to the ground. A $68-million project on 2.4 acres across from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul went up in flames that could be seen for miles.
7-Eleven buys Marathon Petroleum, owner of Speedway stations
For many people who grew up outside of Minnesota, 7-Eleven is a little slice of home. So, when its parent company Seven & I Holdings announced it bought out the parent company of Speedway stations, people like Jodi Ryalls felt a bit of joy and nostalgia.
Facing uncertainty, fall sports coaches make do while Minnesota State High School League deliberates
Minnesotans will know within the next couple of weeks how or if kids will return to school this September, so discussions are also beginning on what that means for fall sports.
Minnesota's indigenous community celebrates Washington NFL team's name change
The indigenous community celebrated a major victory Monday at the American Indian Center in Minneapolis after Washington, D.C.’s professional football club said it will replace its racist nickname and logo.
Walz announces special session starting Monday, extends COVID-19 peacetime emergency
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will convene a special legislative session starting on Monday to focus on policing changes and bonding bill.
'He was my best friend': Workshop employee killed in tornado near Dalton, building destroyed
What is now just strewn wreckage along County Road 82 near Dalton, Minnesota on Wednesday was still a newly built shop for trucks and machinery.
Cub Foods opening temporary community stores at Minneapolis locations damaged during riots
Cub Foods is building temporary community market in Minneapolis to address food insecurities in areas such as Lake Street and Broadway Avenue, the company announced Wednesday.