Floyd Lake tornado: Drone video captures storm damage
Residents of Floyd Lake, near Detroit Lakes, spent most of Tuesday cleaning up after a tornado ripped through the area Monday night. Houses were damaged, some sheds were destroyed, power lines were brought down and boats and docks were damaged. Brian Merritt, the “Loans & Drones Guy,” captured this damage.
Residents of Floyd Lake, near Detroit Lakes, spent most of Tuesday cleaning up after a tornado ripped through the area Monday night. Houses were damaged, some sheds were destroyed, power lines were brought down and boats and docks were damaged. Brian Merritt, the “Loans & Drones Guy,” captured this damage.
Concerns over Somali gangs in Twin Cities
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is publicly calling out the presence of Somali gangs in the Twin Cities, saying his department will need to do more to curb violence. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the details.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is publicly calling out the presence of Somali gangs in the Twin Cities, saying his department will need to do more to curb violence. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the details.
Twin Cities Marathon moves to a new fall date in 2027
The Twin Cities Marathon will move from its traditional early October date to mid-October starting in 2027. Twin Cities In Motion President Dean Orton joins us to discuss the decision, how warmer fall temperatures played a role, and what runners can expect from the schedule change.
The Twin Cities Marathon will move from its traditional early October date to mid-October starting in 2027. Twin Cities In Motion President Dean Orton joins us to discuss the decision, how warmer fall temperatures played a role, and what runners can expect from the schedule change.
Minnesota bison farming on the rise
Bison farms are growing across Minnesota as more producers look to raise the native animal for meat and conservation. Craig and Elizabeth Fischer of Sleepy Bison Acres join us to discuss their farm, raising bison, and the growing interest in the industry.
Bison farms are growing across Minnesota as more producers look to raise the native animal for meat and conservation. Craig and Elizabeth Fischer of Sleepy Bison Acres join us to discuss their farm, raising bison, and the growing interest in the industry.
AERIALS: Tornado near Floyd Lake causes widespread damage
Sky FOX 9 captured aerial footage Tuesday of the aftermath after a confirmed tornado hit Floyd Lake, north of Detroit Lakes, Monday night. Three people were injured, and the twister damaged homes, brought down power lines and flipped over boats.
Sky FOX 9 captured aerial footage Tuesday of the aftermath after a confirmed tornado hit Floyd Lake, north of Detroit Lakes, Monday night. Three people were injured, and the twister damaged homes, brought down power lines and flipped over boats.
Minnesota program helps first-time farmers buy land
Minnesota is offering grants of up to $20,000 to help first-time farmers purchase land. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen joins us to explain how the program works, who qualifies, and the challenges facing new farmers in Minnesota.
Minnesota is offering grants of up to $20,000 to help first-time farmers purchase land. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen joins us to explain how the program works, who qualifies, and the challenges facing new farmers in Minnesota.
How the paid family leave program is going in Minnesota
Paid family leave has now been active in Minnesota for six months. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is showing strong participation for those who need the program, with more than half the applicants using it making less than $78,000 a year. FOX 9 All Day talked with DEED deputy commissioner Evan Rowe about how the paid family leave program is going so far.
Paid family leave has now been active in Minnesota for six months. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is showing strong participation for those who need the program, with more than half the applicants using it making less than $78,000 a year. FOX 9 All Day talked with DEED deputy commissioner Evan Rowe about how the paid family leave program is going so far.
Hot rotisserie chicken could become SNAP eligible
Congress is considering a change that would allow SNAP benefits to be used for hot rotisserie chicken, which is currently not allowed under program rules. Second Harvest Heartland's Zach Rodvold joins us to explain the proposal and what it could mean for SNAP recipients.
Congress is considering a change that would allow SNAP benefits to be used for hot rotisserie chicken, which is currently not allowed under program rules. Second Harvest Heartland's Zach Rodvold joins us to explain the proposal and what it could mean for SNAP recipients.
Sherburne County looks to host a nuclear reactor
Minnesota lawmakers are considering whether to lift the state's 32-year ban on new nuclear power plants, while Sherburne County is advocating to become the site of a future reactor. Sherburne County Commissioner Andrew Hulse joins us to discuss the proposal and what it could mean for Minnesota's energy future.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering whether to lift the state's 32-year ban on new nuclear power plants, while Sherburne County is advocating to become the site of a future reactor. Sherburne County Commissioner Andrew Hulse joins us to discuss the proposal and what it could mean for Minnesota's energy future.
Floyd Lake shoreline littered with tornado damage
Severe weather and tornados tore through the Detroit Lakes area the evening of July 6, leaving large areas of damage along the lake shores.
Severe weather and tornados tore through the Detroit Lakes area the evening of July 6, leaving large areas of damage along the lake shores.
Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.
Storm damage update from Becker County officials
Becker County officials provided an update on the damage left behind by Monday's severe storms, including reports of a tornado.
Becker County officials provided an update on the damage left behind by Monday's severe storms, including reports of a tornado.
Trump Accounts: Are they the best investment option for parents?
A new type of investment opened up after July 4 for American kids. They’re called "Trump accounts" and they come with a kickstarter for retirement. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
A new type of investment opened up after July 4 for American kids. They’re called "Trump accounts" and they come with a kickstarter for retirement. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Brownton's famous pink barn
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is in Brownton this week and the morning show crew checked out the town's famous pink barn ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Glencoe Brewers.
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is in Brownton this week and the morning show crew checked out the town's famous pink barn ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Glencoe Brewers.
Fatal I-75 crash: Virginia man denied bond in wreck that killed 4 people
Charles Dean Pace is charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death.
Charles Dean Pace is charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death.
Severe storms leave damage across northern MN
Severe storms swept across northern Minnesota Monday evening, leaving behind significant damage and multiple reports of possible tornadoes. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Severe storms swept across northern Minnesota Monday evening, leaving behind significant damage and multiple reports of possible tornadoes. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused of sexual assault
Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has now been accused of sexual assault and Democrats hopes to retake the Senate are now hanging in the balance. FOX's Doug Luzader has the latest.
Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has now been accused of sexual assault and Democrats hopes to retake the Senate are now hanging in the balance. FOX's Doug Luzader has the latest.
Suspected tornado causes damage, injuries in Becker Co.
Several tornadoes were reported in northwestern Minnesota on Monday night as severe storms rolled across the state. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said a suspected tornado injured two people near Floyd Lake and left a trail of damage. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Several tornadoes were reported in northwestern Minnesota on Monday night as severe storms rolled across the state. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said a suspected tornado injured two people near Floyd Lake and left a trail of damage. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Vigil held for Philando Castile shooting anniversary
Crowds gathered in Falcon Heights on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Philando Castile 10 years after he was fatally shot by a police officer.
Crowds gathered in Falcon Heights on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Philando Castile 10 years after he was fatally shot by a police officer.