What's new at 2026 Minnesota State Fair: Massive Ferris wheel headlines new attractions
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair introduces the America Wheel, a 230-foot-tall observation wheel featuring 45 gondolas, among other new attractions this year.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair introduces the America Wheel, a 230-foot-tall observation wheel featuring 45 gondolas, among other new attractions this year.
Shakopee’s Valleyfair marks 50 seasons of making Minnesota summer memories
Valleyfair is marking 50 years of summer fun, memories and thrills for generations of Minnesotans.
Valleyfair is marking 50 years of summer fun, memories and thrills for generations of Minnesotans.
Valleyfair marks 50 seasons of making Minnesota summer memories
Valleyfair is marking 50 years of summer fun, memories and thrills for generations of Minnesotans. Valleyfair opened in 1976 with 20 rides on 26 acres, featuring the High Roller as its main attraction. Today, the park spans 125 acres and offers more than 75 rides and attractions, including classics like the Tilt-A-Whirl, Ferris wheel and a 101-year-old carousel originally from Excelsior Amusement Park. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Valleyfair is marking 50 years of summer fun, memories and thrills for generations of Minnesotans. Valleyfair opened in 1976 with 20 rides on 26 acres, featuring the High Roller as its main attraction. Today, the park spans 125 acres and offers more than 75 rides and attractions, including classics like the Tilt-A-Whirl, Ferris wheel and a 101-year-old carousel originally from Excelsior Amusement Park. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
BTS not submitting to Grammys amidst controversy over new categories
The seven members made the announcement in a coordinated statement posted onto Instagram.
The seven members made the announcement in a coordinated statement posted onto Instagram.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Kavinsky, the electro-pop composer known for “Nightcall," found dead at his home
The French electro-pop composer behind the song “Nightcall" died at the age of 50, the Associated Press reported.
The French electro-pop composer behind the song “Nightcall" died at the age of 50, the Associated Press reported.
Trace Adkins survived ex-wife's 'kill shot' after bullet passed through heart and lungs
Trace Adkins is going into detail about how he survived a "kill shot" from one of his ex-wives.
Trace Adkins is going into detail about how he survived a "kill shot" from one of his ex-wives.
Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct with teen girls, report says
BBC says they spoke to 10 women who accused Oscar-winning actor and musician Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers.
BBC says they spoke to 10 women who accused Oscar-winning actor and musician Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers.
Irish musician Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Irish musician and Oscar winner Glen Hansard, died in a motorcycle crash early Wednesday morning in Dublin.
Irish musician and Oscar winner Glen Hansard, died in a motorcycle crash early Wednesday morning in Dublin.
'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon says Parkinson's and cancer diagnoses kept her from public eye
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
Minnesota Vixen crowned women’s football champs
The Minnesota Vixen won their first national title on Saturday, marking the first championship for the nation’s oldest women’s professional tackle football team.
The Minnesota Vixen won their first national title on Saturday, marking the first championship for the nation’s oldest women’s professional tackle football team.
Prince musical 'Purple Rain' heading to Broadway in 2027
“Purple Rain" is moving from the State Theater in Minneapolis to Broadway in New York City.
“Purple Rain" is moving from the State Theater in Minneapolis to Broadway in New York City.
Mike Preston, 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior' star, dies at 93
Mike Preston, the Australian actor best known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and Detective Bob Delaney in the television series "Homicide," has died. He was 93.
Mike Preston, the Australian actor best known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and Detective Bob Delaney in the television series "Homicide," has died. He was 93.
Freddy Cannon, 'Palisades Park' singer and rock star, dies at 89
Freddy Cannon was well known for various hit songs during his career like “Palisades Park," “Tallahassee Lassie," and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans."
Freddy Cannon was well known for various hit songs during his career like “Palisades Park," “Tallahassee Lassie," and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans."
Panda Fast returns to Mall of America
Starting Monday, Panda Fest is returning to the Mall of America for its second year. Organizers call it the nation’s fastest-growing Asian food and culture festival. Biu Biu Shoo, the founder of Panda Fest, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about what to expect.
Starting Monday, Panda Fest is returning to the Mall of America for its second year. Organizers call it the nation’s fastest-growing Asian food and culture festival. Biu Biu Shoo, the founder of Panda Fest, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about what to expect.
Mall of America hosts 1,000 Ryans for self-proclaimed roller coaster world record
Mall of America was packed with Ryans from across the globe as they aimed to make history riding the newly dubbed Ryan Coaster.
Mall of America was packed with Ryans from across the globe as they aimed to make history riding the newly dubbed Ryan Coaster.
Canterbury Park cancels Sunday races due to extreme heat; next race Thursday
Sunday's extreme heat has canceled horse races at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.
Sunday's extreme heat has canceled horse races at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.
Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Land of 10K Ryans: People named Ryan take over Mall of America for world record attempt
The Mall of America was packed with Ryans from across the country, all aiming to make history and celebrate their shared name.
The Mall of America was packed with Ryans from across the country, all aiming to make history and celebrate their shared name.
Ryan's take over Mall of America
Hundreds of people named Ryan have come to Minnesota in an attempt to break a world record. FOX 9's Maury Glover explains.
Hundreds of people named Ryan have come to Minnesota in an attempt to break a world record. FOX 9's Maury Glover explains.