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
Family thankful teen not seriously injured in hit-and-run crash at Edina bus stop
Family members of the 17-year-old girl, who was struck by vehicle at a bus stop in Edina, say they’re thankful she is home from the hospital, especially after seeing video of the harrowing crash.
'I'm grateful': Boy survives drowning at Richfield Middle School pool
The 12-year-old boy went into the deep end to hang out with friends during gym class when he went under.
Emergency responders face brutal cold during terror event drill at Allianz Field
During a terror event drill at Allianz Field, emergency responders pressed on despite sub-zero temperatures.
Proposed Wishbone promenade seeks to give 'dramatic' view of Mississippi River in Minneapolis
An effort to revamp a popular area along the Mississippi River is in the works. It’s a promenade called the Wishbone, and it would allow people to walk above St. Anthony falls in downtown Minneapolis.
St. Paul Police release study on department staffing needs
After months of crunching the numbers, the St. Paul Police Department released the results of a study examining the organization’s staffing levels.
City declares water emergency for chemicals, speeds up construction of treatment plant in Woodbury, Minnesota
The City of Woodbury has declared a water emergency as officials deal with chemical contamination in its water supply.
Minnesota woman who made scarves for the homeless passes away while waiting for transplant
FOX 9 has been following Elizabeth’s story since early 2015 when she knit scarves for the homeless left them in Faribault’s Central Park.
Excitement grows for Vikings fans amid memories of playoff heartbreak and victory against Saints
Minnesota Vikings fans are feeling the excitement for the upcoming playoff game against the New Orleans Saints.
Cyclist saves teen who fell through ice on Minnesota River
A bike rider jumped into action when he saw a teenager fall through the ice on the Minnesota River.
State lawmakers hold hearing on fixing gun laws in Minnesota while rally calls for new protections
The stage is being set at the state capitol for vastly different approaches to curbing gun violence. A hearing Thursday in St. Paul and another to follow next month in Hibbing, Minnesota show a Republican focus on fixing gun laws while Democrats push to add new ones.