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, Puff and Ella.
If you have a story idea or news tip, email her at melissa.turtinen@fox.com.
The latest from Melissa Turtinen
Minnesota state flag, seal top 5 to be decided on Tuesday
The commission tasked with choosing the new Minnesota state flag will narrow down the state flag and seal submissions to five in each category during a meeting on Tuesday.
Minnesota's plant hardiness zones have changed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week unveiled an updated plant hardiness zone map — the first update since 2012 — which has changed the hardiness zones for much of Minnesota.
New Minnesota state flag design: The best and worst submissions
The submissions for the new Minnesota state flag and seal have been released — and they're amazing.
Stalk & Spade closing all 3 of its plant-based restaurants
Minnesota-based Stalk & Spade is closing all three of its vegan restaurants, the chain announced Wednesday.
What to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (Oct. 20-22)
Stop by a market, take a haunted trolley ride or sip on cider — there are plenty of events this weekend.
Raccoons are behaving oddly in Burnsville; people should stay away: Officials
Some raccoons in Burnsville are exhibiting odd behavior, and officials are asking people to stay away from them.
Dangerous Man Brewing Co. closing Minneapolis taproom
Dangerous Man Brewing Co. announced Friday it is closing its Minneapolis taproom in October after a decade, but the beers will still be available.
Minnesota fall colors: What this year's colors will look like, and where to find them
Fall colors are already starting to pop up in Minnesota. Here's what to expect with this year's fall foliage.
Northern Minnesota city named to America's Best Small Town list
Travel and Leisure has released its list of America's Best Small Towns, and one popular spot on Minnesota's North Shore has made the list.
Marijuana in Minnesota: Red Lake Nation opening mobile dispensary
The Red Lake Nation, which opened Minnesota's first recreational marijuana dispensary on Aug. 1, will now be selling cannabis from a mobile dispensary.