An unexplained death

For a decade Bob and Sandy Anderson have been looking for answers as to how and why their 19-year-old son, Robbie, died during a night of drinking with friends. 

FOX 9's 12 Days of Giving kicks off Sunday, Dec. 1

FOX 9 is kicking off our “12 Days of Giving” campaign to benefit M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. 

FOX 9 Presents: The Last Harvest

For the last eight months, FOX 9 has been talking to farmers in every corner of their state for the "Last Harvest." This has been a harvest that will be remembered, and not fondly. The wettest year on record in Minnesota brought historically low yields. A trade war with China created a roller coaster of commodity prices. And farmers continue to struggle with an economic system that encourages small farm operations to get bigger, while going deeper into debt. 

Out of time

Minnesota farmers lament the age-old feeling that time is running out at their local farms.

Going, going, gone: A farm family's last resort

The story the Bratsch family's farm is a kind of cautionary tale from the heartland: of choices made, chances taken, and the fickle whims of weather.

The Last Harvest
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For the last eight months, FOX 9 has been talking to farmers in every corner of their state for the Last Harvest.

Speed: Canterbury Park race horses exposed to methamphetamine

The Minnesota Racing Commission levied fines and suspensions against horses that tested positive, but a FOX 9 investigation shows human methamphetamine use could be the culprit for the positive tests.

Is It Legal: Common law marriage in Minnesota

If a couple stays together in Minnesota for a long enough period of time, but don't get married, do they have protections under the law?

The Dinos Return to Downtown Minneapolis
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This weekend is your chance to walk among dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest has taken over the Minneapolis Convention Center. There are more than 80 true to life-sized dinosaur replicas that move, roar and walk. Fox 9?s Shayne Wells takes us inside the modern-day Jurassic Park.

Arboretum all aglow for the holidays
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The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is getting into the holiday spirit. On Thursday night, they will light up their 25-foot poinsettia holiday tree and unveil their winter lights walking tour. The botanical-themed display is about a half-mile long and includes 14 vignettes. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells has a preview of the event. Winter Lights runs Nov. 22-Jan. 5, 5-9 p.m. (plus Dec. 23, daily Dec. 26-Jan. 5)

The Mall of America is getting a lot sweeter
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There's another new eatery at the Mall of America. It's a name you might know already if you follow celebs like Drake, Mariah Carey and the Kardashians on Instagram. The Sugar Factory owes its success to creating 'wow' moments with their over-the-top drinks and desserts.

North Minneapolis riverfront project: If you build it, will Beyonce come?

Everyone involved with planning the Upper Harbor Terminal development in North Minneapolis agrees the project will be important for generations to come, but there are major disagreements on what the final project should include.

Former Wisconsin DA who harassed women facing charges reprimanded by Minnesota Supreme Court

The Minnesota Supreme Court is reprimanding a former Wisconsin District Attorney after a FOX 9 investigation found he sexually harassed women who were facing criminal charges.

Christmas trees: Green isn't your only color option now!
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One of the very first Christmas tree farms in the metro is still going strong almost 70 years later. Hansen Tree Farm in Anoka opens for the season on Saturday, November 23rd. And though it's been a family operation since 1952, they've had to evolve over the years.