Air quality alert: Hazardous air due to wildfire smoke
Minneapolis has the second-worst air quality in the country on Thursday morning due to ground-level smoke from wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
Minneapolis has the second-worst air quality in the country on Thursday morning due to ground-level smoke from wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
Ground-level wildfire smoke impacting metro air quality
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz explains why wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota and Canada is causing such poor air quality. Unlike typical wildfire smoke that rises to 20,000 to 30,000 feet, this smoke is shallow and concentrated near the ground, where people live and breathe.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz explains why wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota and Canada is causing such poor air quality. Unlike typical wildfire smoke that rises to 20,000 to 30,000 feet, this smoke is shallow and concentrated near the ground, where people live and breathe.
American released by Iran amid escalating conflict
Iran released an American citizen who was being held on espionage charges, which President Donald Trump called a gesture of goodwill. Iran then issued a new threat to destroy "all the infrastructure in the region" if the U.S. hits power plants and bridges, as Trump has threatened. FOX's Caroline Shively reports.
Iran released an American citizen who was being held on espionage charges, which President Donald Trump called a gesture of goodwill. Iran then issued a new threat to destroy "all the infrastructure in the region" if the U.S. hits power plants and bridges, as Trump has threatened. FOX's Caroline Shively reports.
Coffee shop gives adults with autism a chance to be stars
A mom in Apple Valley is brewing opportunities for adults with autism. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story on how a labor of love makes a difference for a coffee shop's employees and the surrounding community.
A mom in Apple Valley is brewing opportunities for adults with autism. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story on how a labor of love makes a difference for a coffee shop's employees and the surrounding community.
13-year-old killed in Farmington hit-and-run
A 13-year-old b oy was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his bike in Farmington. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
A 13-year-old b oy was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his bike in Farmington. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
MN wildfires: Cres working around the clock
Fire crews are working around the clock as they try to contain the over a dozen wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Fire crews are working around the clock as they try to contain the over a dozen wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Multiple Twin Cities trading card stores targeted by thieves
Several trading card and collectable stores are being targeted by thieves in the Twin Cities for the high-value cards they have in stock. FOX 9's Tim Blotz sat down with the owner of The Lost Zone Cards and Collectibles in Bloomington, which was burglarized twice.
Several trading card and collectable stores are being targeted by thieves in the Twin Cities for the high-value cards they have in stock. FOX 9's Tim Blotz sat down with the owner of The Lost Zone Cards and Collectibles in Bloomington, which was burglarized twice.
What to know by about Cyclospora in MN
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has what to know about the ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora.
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has what to know about the ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: J.P. Feyereisen on going pro after Town Ball
J.P. Feyereisen, who recently retired from the Los Angeles Dodgers, is a River Falls native and now lives in town again. The hometown hero sat down with FOX 9's Jim Rich and Randy Meier to talk about the Feyereisen Foundation, which raises money for adaptive sports equipment for those with disabilities.
J.P. Feyereisen, who recently retired from the Los Angeles Dodgers, is a River Falls native and now lives in town again. The hometown hero sat down with FOX 9's Jim Rich and Randy Meier to talk about the Feyereisen Foundation, which raises money for adaptive sports equipment for those with disabilities.
15 wildfires burn across northern Minnesota
Several wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota, with the smoke traveling down to the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Several wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota, with the smoke traveling down to the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Keeping fighting fish broadcasts afloat
River Falls Utility Director for River Falls Municipal Utilities keeps the live streams up and running for the River Falls Fighting Fish. FOX 9's Jim Rich caught up with him to learn more about the impressive operation.
River Falls Utility Director for River Falls Municipal Utilities keeps the live streams up and running for the River Falls Fighting Fish. FOX 9's Jim Rich caught up with him to learn more about the impressive operation.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Border battle with Hudson, River Falls managers
This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, it's a rivalry game in Wisconsin between the River Falls Fighting Fish and Hudson River Rats. River Falls manager Josh Eidem, and Hudson manager Carl "Frenchy" LaBreche join the set to talk about their rivalry.
This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, it's a rivalry game in Wisconsin between the River Falls Fighting Fish and Hudson River Rats. River Falls manager Josh Eidem, and Hudson manager Carl "Frenchy" LaBreche join the set to talk about their rivalry.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Turf field for River Falls Fighting Fish
This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we're in River Falls, the home of the Fighting Fish. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich catches up with VFW Manager and Fish coach Ryan Bishop. He explains the team's mission to have a fully artificial turf field.
This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we're in River Falls, the home of the Fighting Fish. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich catches up with VFW Manager and Fish coach Ryan Bishop. He explains the team's mission to have a fully artificial turf field.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: River Falls Fighting Fish history
This week for the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we're in River Falls, Wisconsin, to hang out with the Fighting Fish. Greg Peters, the River Falls Baseball Council President since 2017, joins to talk about the history of the team.
This week for the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we're in River Falls, Wisconsin, to hang out with the Fighting Fish. Greg Peters, the River Falls Baseball Council President since 2017, joins to talk about the history of the team.
BWCA wildfires continue to escalate, peacetime emergency extended
Wildfires continue burning across northeastern Minnesota, where 17 active fires, collectively known as the July Lightning Event, have scorched about 55,000 acres. The BWCA is closed, and Gov. Walz has extended a peacetime emergency 30 days. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Wildfires continue burning across northeastern Minnesota, where 17 active fires, collectively known as the July Lightning Event, have scorched about 55,000 acres. The BWCA is closed, and Gov. Walz has extended a peacetime emergency 30 days. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
St. Peter officer shot on duty; his nonprofit helps cops heal
St. Peter police officer Austin Buss was shot in the line of duty. Now his nonprofit is helping other first responders heal. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has the story.
St. Peter police officer Austin Buss was shot in the line of duty. Now his nonprofit is helping other first responders heal. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has the story.
Ely mayor shares wildfire update
As wildfires continue to burn across northern Minnesota, Ely Mayor Heidi Omerza joins us with an update on local conditions, the community's response, and what residents and visitors should know.
As wildfires continue to burn across northern Minnesota, Ely Mayor Heidi Omerza joins us with an update on local conditions, the community's response, and what residents and visitors should know.
Ely recording studio helps wildfire evacuees protect instruments
As wildfires continue to impact northern Minnesota, Elephant Yolk Recording Studio in Ely is offering free storage for musical instruments belonging to evacuees. Owner Timothy Loney joins us to explain how the idea came together and why preserving these instruments matters during an evacuation.
As wildfires continue to impact northern Minnesota, Elephant Yolk Recording Studio in Ely is offering free storage for musical instruments belonging to evacuees. Owner Timothy Loney joins us to explain how the idea came together and why preserving these instruments matters during an evacuation.
Gunflint Trail Canoe Races postponed amid wildfires
The annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races have been postponed because of wildfire activity in northern Minnesota. Gunflint Lodge owner John Fredrikson joins us to discuss the decision, current conditions along the Gunflint Trail, and the importance of the event, which raises money for the Gunflint Volunteer Fire Department.
The annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races have been postponed because of wildfire activity in northern Minnesota. Gunflint Lodge owner John Fredrikson joins us to discuss the decision, current conditions along the Gunflint Trail, and the importance of the event, which raises money for the Gunflint Volunteer Fire Department.
A paddler's evacuation from the Boundary Waters
After wildfire activity prompted evacuations in the Boundary Waters, The Barefoot Paddler, Mark Zimmer, made his way out of the BWCA. He shares a firsthand account of the evacuation and conditions in the wilderness.
After wildfire activity prompted evacuations in the Boundary Waters, The Barefoot Paddler, Mark Zimmer, made his way out of the BWCA. He shares a firsthand account of the evacuation and conditions in the wilderness.