Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior

The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.

Missing 1960s car pulled from Mississippi River near Sartell
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Authorities say a 1960s-era car discovered by a fisherman in the Mississippi River could be linked to the disappearance of a man nearly 58 years ago in Sauk Rapids, Minn. FOX 9?s Babs Santos has the story.

MnDOT: Solar snow fence controls drifting snow, generates power to melt snow
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North Dakota State University (NDSU) researchers have developed the electrical arrangement to create solar snow fences. They partnered with The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to implement a first-of-its-kind project in the state. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.

Wisconsin DNR releases startling ATV, UTV fatal crash numbers
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Startling ATV and UTV crash numbers from the Wisconsin DNR show most operators either aren?t wearing a helmet or wearing a seat belt. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.

Minnesota prisons getting rid of most K-9 teams in ?budget decision?
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The Minnesota Department of Corrections will get rid of most of its 13 K-9 teams in November, dramatically downsizing a program that handlers said makes prisons safer. FOX 9?s Mike Manzoni has the story.

Car pulled from river in Sartell could be linked to man’s 1967 disappearance
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Authorities say a 1960s-era car discovered by a fisherman in the Mississippi River could be linked to the disappearance of a man nearly 58 years ago in Sauk Rapids, Minn. FOX 9’s Babs Santos has the story.

Tilt-A-Whirl ride traced back to Faribault inventor
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A beloved amusement park ride, the Tilt-A-Whirl, was started in Faribault by a woodworking inventor. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.

Newsom unveils plan for redistricting California

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the state is moving forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps.

Antonia Maldonado released from ICE custody
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A young mother was ordered to be released from ICE custody by a federal judge. FOX 9's Paul Blume was there at the time of the release and captured the moment she spoke about what she plans to do next.

Pohlad family to remain principal owners of MN Twins
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FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest on the Pohlad's decision to keep the Minnesota Twins and bring in some investors.

Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault

D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges. 

MPD could lose some overtime in proposed budget
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The city could adjust some overtime rules for police to balance the overall budget. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full report.

Bio Girls program helps girls with mental health crisis
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Bio Girls in St. Joseph is a program that helps young girls deal with mental health issues. The leaders, Emily Christy and Chelsea Lee, joined FOX 9 News at 5 on Wednesday.

Mayor Frey's budget proposal could impact Minneapolis police
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A proposed 2026 budget for the City of Minneapolis would end "double-time" overtime pay for the city's police in an effort to trim expenses, and keep property taxes lowered, going forward.

Pohlad family walks back decision to sell Minnesota Twins
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The Pohlad family issued a statement Wednesday morning saying they've decided to stay on as the Minnesota Twins majority owners despite getting multiple offers for the team. The family announced last fall they were putting the team up for sale.

MnDOT cameras capture Arden Hills fatal crash
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A 21-year-old Brooklyn Park woman died in a rollover crash on Interstate 694 in Arden Hills on Tuesday. MnDOT cameras captured it as other motorists raced to try and help the woman, who later died at a hospital.

WATCH: Mom released from ICE custody during live broadcast
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A young mother, who has been detained in ICE custody for nearly a month despite having no criminal record, was released from custody. FOX 9's Paul Blume was there the moment she was freed.

Leander ISD school bus rollover crash; several people hospitalized

A Leander ISD school bus was involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon. Ten people, kids and the bus driver, have been hospitalized.

Scuba diving for trash in the Midwest
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Ed Bieber & Christie Barlament AKA Ed The Diver & Christie B are two scuba divers who clean up trash in waterways all over the Midwest.