Viewer donates $1,000 to furloughed server featured in FOX 9 story

Friday night, just hours before new bar and restaurant restrictions kicked in across the state, Madi Chaffee talked about her struggles to make the holidays special for her family while on furlough, leading a FOX 9 viewer to step in. 

Washburn graduates reflect on Batman-inspired student film

When it debuted in 1966, the country went crazy over the zany adventures of Batman, but the TV show also inspired a group of high school students in Minneapolis to make their own ode to the not-so-dark knight.

Salvation Army sees spike in needs, now offers contactless ways to donate

The Salvation Army says requests for food since the pandemic started have increased significantly, and as Red Kettle season launches, Minnesotans are eager to help.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

One of the smallest, most premature babies in the world finally goes home in Florida

After six months in the neonatal unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, one of the smallest and most premature babies in the world is finally at home.

90-year-old Minnesota election judge retires after 60 years

For the last 60 years, Gerry Zachmann has not only been going to the polls, she's worked at them as well.

Wisconsin girls sell crafts to help K-9 get new bulletproof vest

Two girls in Hudson, Wisconsin are making bead art and other items for a special cause. Mallory and Haylee are selling perler beads door-to-door to help raise money for a K-9 bulletproof vest.

Kids call early snow 'natural Minnesota' and a 'magical day'

While many adults weren't too happy to see Tuesday's early snow, plenty of kids were ready to jump into the yard and build snowmen and even festive "pumpkins."

Donations pour in to purchase vehicle for Officer Matson

In just four days, donations poured in to purchase a vehicle for Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson, who was shot in the head earlier this year while responding to a call.

'Clouds,' by teen who died of cancer, hits No. 1 on iTunes

Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, a Minnesota singer-songwriter has returned to the top of the iTunes chart with “Clouds.”

Brooklyn Center teen recognized for mowing 50 lawns for free

Tyquan, a 14-year-old from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is being recognized for mowing 50 lawns for people in the community – free of charge.

Woman remarries husband with dementia after he forgot about first nuptials

A woman who tied the knot for the second time after her husband with dementia forgot his first wedding has told how they even had the "honeymoon period" all over again.