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
Sen. Nicole Mitchell's burglary trial: Jury selected, opening statements begin Tuesday
Here are live updates on the burglary trial of Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell. She's accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home in 2024.
Minnesota weather: 5 reported tornadoes in Carver County
Severe storms pushed through Minnesota Saturday night and Sunday morning, producing a few observed tornadoes, heavy rain, damaging winds and plenty of lightning.
Rep. Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman remembered at funeral: Full service
A private funeral for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman was held Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. The Hortmans were remembered for their leadership and kindness.
Brooklyn Park, Champlin community healing event planned for Friday
The cities of Brooklyn Park and Champlin are hosting a community update and healing event on Friday after the targeted shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
Vigil for Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband at MN Capitol Wednesday
A candlelight vigil to remember Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, will be held Wednesday night at the Minnesota State Capitol.
MN lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter arrested after manhunt
Vance Boelter has been arrested in Green Isle, Minnesota, after what officials tell FOX 9 was the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history.
Vance Boelter's wife in vehicle with cash, passports that was pulled over in Onamia
The wife of Vance Boelter, who is suspected in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, was in a vehicle that was pulled over by law enforcement on Saturday. Passports and cash were found in the vehicle.
Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband assassinated; Sen. John Hoffman, his wife shot in 'targeted' shootings
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in the shooting.
MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter listed pro-choice supporters; No Kings papers found in fake police car
The suspect who fatally shot Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, had a manifesto with pro-life supporters on it, including Democratic lawmakers. He also had “No Kings" papers in his fake police vehicle.
MN lawmaker shootings: Rep. Hortman, her husband killed; manhunt for Vance Boelter
A Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband are dead after what police are calling a "targeted" shooting early Saturday morning. A manhunt is underway for the suspect, Vance Boelter.