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
Government shutdown: MSP Airport avoids long TSA lines, ICE deployment
As airports across the country deal with long security lines during the government shutdown, travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are seeing a much smoother experience.
More guilty pleas in Feeding Our Future as prosecutions near end in fraud scheme
Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Kline is one of the new lead prosecutors in the Feeding Our Future cases, after the departures of other prosecutors in recent months.
Minnesota fraud: More plea deals in Feeding Our Future scheme, with one hold out
Seven people charged as a group, six of them family members, were set to begin trial on April 7. Most of them have pleaded guilty, except one.
Gas prices will rise due to Iran conflict, but are likely temporary
The military strikes in Iran pushed crude oil prices higher right away on Monday. And word from U.S. leaders that those actions would continue for at least a few weeks only added to the price uncertainty.
Downtown Minneapolis: Strong signs of recovery, challenges remain
Over lunch in the Minneapolis Armory Thursday, about 1,000 people from the downtown business community heard part progress report, part pep rally. Downtown Minneapolis has bright spots, but hurdles remain.
ICE tactics questioned after Brooklyn Center man lured from home, detained
Jesus Flores was taken into ICE custody on Feb. 12 after two women came to his door in Brooklyn Center home and told him they were having car trouble and needed help. Flores was deported more than 15 years ago and remains undocumented.
MN State Patrol dispatchers honored for work during annunciation shooting
Erin Madison and Kate Geissler were given the Chief’s Commendation Awards for their roles in Annunciation mass shooting emergency response.
Minnesotans are seeing higher utility bills this winter: Here’s why
A sudden and drastic spike in natural gas prices due to storms in January have Minnesotans seeing sticker shock on their recent heating bills.
Minnesota child care operators say federal funding freeze ‘devastating’
Child care operators in Minnesota say if federal funds are lost, thousands of families will pay the price.
Gov. Walz: ‘No evidence’ of fraud in billions despite allegations
Governor Tim Walz is under ever-increasing criticism for how his administration has handled rampant fraud in state-administered federal programs.