Melissa Turtinen
Melissa Turtinen is the digital content manager at FOX 9.
Melissa is a native of Minnesota, who has been a reporter and editor in the Twin Cities since 2013. Prior to that, she was a reporter and web producer in Boston.
She enjoys being outside, exploring new places and spending time with family, friends and her two corgis, Ella and Pickles.
If you have a story idea or news tip, email her at melissa.turtinen@fox.com.
The latest from Melissa Turtinen
Things to do in Minnesota: 4 things to do this weekend (Feb. 20-22)
From horse skijoring, a spring flower show and a pickle beer festival, there's plenty to do this weekend in Minnesota. Find a list of events here.
Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm
The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.
Minnesota Frost hosting Olympic watch parties: Where to watch
The Minnesota Frost is hosting watch parties throughout the Olympics to celebrate members of the team competing in women's hockey. Eight members of the Frost are competing in the Olympics in Italy.
Minneapolis Public Schools extends optional online learning amid ICE surge
Minneapolis Public Schools has extended its temporary online learning option through spring break for families amid the ongoing immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.
Deshaun Hill's murder: Cody Fohrenkam pleads guilty
Cody Fohrenkam has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of Deshaun Hill Jr. His retrial in the case began this week.
Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (Feb. 6-8)
From a Finnish sliding festival to golf on a frozen lake, there's plenty to do this weekend across Minnesota. Find a list of events here.
Alex Pretti's death ruled a homicide after Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis
Alex Pretti's death has been ruled a homicide after he was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis on Jan. 24.
Columbia Heights schools closed Monday after threat; no suspicious devices found
Columbia Heights Public Schools are closed on Monday due to a "credible threat," the district announced early Monday. No suspicious devices were found.
Withdrawal of ICE in MN depends on cooperation, Trump's border czar says
White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials.
Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.