Becker family furious son's headstone statue is removed, taken from cemetery

Orono Cemetery is run by a volunteer board made up of six trustees, and one of those trustees tells FOX 9 a sign was posted for six weeks alerting families about an upcoming cleanup.

Family grieves gravesite memorial removal
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In 2006, the Connoy family lost Jacob, their son and brother, at the age of 27, and laid him to rest at Orono Cemetery in Elk River. But a statue on his gravesite headstone was recently removed.

Minnesota State Fair: What?s your tradition?
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With so much to do and see at the Minnesota State Fair each year, how do you decide to spend your time? FOX 9?s Rob Olson goes over some popular favorites.

Minnesota politicians are thirsty for firefighters at the State Fair

Friday marked the Governor's Fire Prevention Day at the Minnesota State Fair, and politicians are jumping at the chance to pose with firefighters. 

Elk River man nearing goal of visiting every MLB stadium, one baseball cap at a time

Brad Bjorkman started collecting baseball caps at every Major League Baseball stadium he visited, and now he has just one more stop before completing his collection.

Teammates, coaches remembering Jori Jones
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Jori Jones, a Gustavus Adolphus College women?s hockey team member, was killed in a car crash over the weekend. Teammates and her coaches are asking people to leave out hockey sticks in her honor.

Death of Obamas’ chef on Martha’s Vineyard ruled an accident, autopsy confirms

Tafari Campbell, 45, of Dumfries, Virginia, disappeared on July 23 while paddleboarding in the waters of Edgartown Great Pond on Martha’s Vineyard. 

Judge sets bond for Trump, allies in Georgia election interference case

So far, bond has been preset for five co-defendants in the Georgia 2020 Election interference case, including former President Donald J. Trump. Two other defendants have reportedly already turned themselves in.

Natalie Hudson appointed MN chief justice
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The Minnesota Supreme Court will have a new chief justice, Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday. Justice Natalie Hudson will serve as chief justice starting in October. The move will follow the retirement of current Chief Justice Lorie Gildea. Hudson has served on the Minnesota Supreme Court since 2015 after being appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton. She will be the first person of color to serve as chief justice.

Witness in Trump classified documents case changed lawyers, testimony, prosecutors say

After getting a new attorney, the witness provided the Justice Department with information that helped shape the revised indictment against Donald Trump and others involved in the case.

Trump to surrender at Georgia's Fulton County Jail on Thursday

After receiving his consent bond order from a Fulton County judge, it appears former President Donald J. Trump will surrender at the Fulton County Jail this Thursday. He announced his intention to turn himself in via his social platform, Truth Social.

New Hope lifeguard pulls two boys to safety in matter of minutes

On a busy afternoon in June, one New Hope lifeguard was able to save not just one, but two people from drowning in a pool.

New Hope lifeguard saves two lives in one day
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The New Hope swimming pool can get crowded on a summer day, but one day in June a lifeguard saved two lives only minutes apart. FOX 9?s Mary McGuire has the story.