Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald
In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage…but there likely will never be another dive.
FOX 9 Good Day: Nov. 5, 2025
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Snooki the sea turtle settles into her new home
The Minnesota Zoo has a new resident with quite the story of perseverance. Snooki the Loggerhead Sea Turtle is not quite ready for her public debut, but she’s currently getting acclimated in a smaller pool connected to Shark Reef. She’s between 40 and 45 years old, weighs 310 pounds and has spent nearly a decade receiving rehabilitation care in North Carolina. She needed a bigger pool, and that’s what the Minnesota Zoo can provide. Her new home will be 50 times the size of her pool at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.
Big improvements for Bloomington Ice Garden
The Bloomington Ice Garden is more than 50 years old, but a modernization project just wrapped up with a Grand Opening celebration planned for the weekend. The facility has a new roof, new rinks, high school locker rooms, temperature-controlled seating areas, improved parking and new ice system. The grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, November 8th from 12-5 p.m. There will be a free open skate session plus free admission to the first two games on the new high school rink. Bloomington Ice Garden is located at 3600 West 98th Street.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Did the Vikings save their season? Wolves streaking & Drake Takes Another L | H&H Podcast
In this brand-new episode of the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake break down a wild week in Minnesota sports — and trust us, the takes are spicy. VIKINGS SHOCK DETROIT • Just one week after questioning whether Kevin O’Connell was really a “quarterback whisperer,” Henry Lake is singing a very different tune. • J.J. McCarthy delivered, O’Connell schemed up the Lions, and the Vikings walked out of a stadium they never win in — with a W. Is this the turning point of the season? GOPHERS BECOME BOWL ELIGIBLE… BUT IS IT GOOD ENOUGH? Minnesota scrapes by a struggling Michigan State squad, and the debate is ON. • Hicks: “A win is a win at the D1 level.” • Lake: “That performance says everything about the program.” But Lake ALSO goes out of his way to defend P.J. Fleck’s “Row the Boat” slogan. Is the hate officially tired? TIMBERWOLVES STACK ROAD WINS WITHOUT ANT •No Anthony Edwards? No problem — the Wolves handled business in Charlotte and Brooklyn. •But can Rudy Gobert be trusted every night? Henry and Ahmad disagree big time. WORLD SERIES: DODGERS GO BACK-TO-BACK •L.A. takes down Toronto, and Lake wastes ZERO time firing shots at Drake, the Blue Jays, and yes — Ahmad. •The “Drake Sports Curse” lives on… and Lake is here for every second of it. PLUS: – Who deserves the most credit for the Vikings’ turnaround? – Is the Gophers’ ceiling higher or lower than fans want to admit? – Are the Wolves finally… legit? – And who takes more L’s: Minnesota sports fans or Drake? WATCH THE FULL EPISODE to hear all the laughs, debates, and heated sports truths.
Edmund Fitzgerald: How did it sink?
This clip from the FOX 9 Documentary "Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald" examines the competing theories on what caused the ship to sink in November 1975.
How did the Edmund Fitzgerald sink? It's complicated.
Fifty years after the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, experts and historians are still debating what caused the ship to sink and break apart.
Election Day 2025: What to know about California's Prop 50
The outcome of the election could determine which party wins control of the House.
Multi-million dollar Metro Transit negligence verdict reduced because of state law
A man, who had his left leg amputated after he was run over by a Metro Transit bus, has now had his $4-million jury verdict reduced to $500,000 due to a state liability law.
Edmund Fitzgerald song by Gordon Lightfoot: What it got wrong
This clip from DOC 9's Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald details the legacy of Gordon Lightfoot's song.
Rooftop cabin experience returns to downtown Minneapolis
The holiday events are underway in the Twin Cities including the return of Nordic Village. The cabin dining experience takes place on the rooftop of the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Minneapolis. There are private cabins in different sizes to reserve for a four-course dinner. The lodge is a newer addition that seats up to 24 people and is open to the public. There will be a weekend market as well on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm through December 21st.
New exhibit explores amazing adaptations of our skin
A new exhibit at the Science Museum is exploring our living armor, skin. It showcases skin in humans and animals including its ability to support aerodynamic feathers and insulating fur. The Science Museum of Minnesota is open Tuesday through Sunday. It’s located in downtown St. Paul at 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard.
FOX 9 Good Day: Nov. 3, 2025
Is it too early to start decorating for Christmas? Some people have already started. Plus, we share the details you need to know about heating assistance. And a former Minnesota teacher has more and more books coming up, for kids and adults. We chat with Matt Eicheldinger about his growing career. And seafood can be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Minnesota chef Andrew Zimmern and his co-author Barton Seaver share some tips for finding the best seafood.
Gordon Lightfoot immortalized the Edmund Fitzgerald. This is what the song got wrong.
Gordon Lightfoot’s The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald was released less than a year after the ship sank and became an instant hit. The lyrics secured the ship’s place in history despite several inaccuracies.
The Edmund Fitzgerald hasn’t been explored in 30 years. Will there ever be another dive?
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank on the Canadian side of Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975. There have been six diving expeditions to the wreck site. The most recent dives in 1994 and 1995 produced remarkable images and video of the ship.
Dodgers capture back-to-back World Series championships, first since 2000
The 2025 World Series has officially become an all-time classic.
Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald
This clip from DOC 9's Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald details the diving expeditions to the wreck site.
Animales Barbeque Co. opens in Minneapolis
Animales Barbeque is another food truck success story. After seven years on wheels, they’ve opened a permanent space in the Harrison Neighborhood just west of downtown Minneapolis. There will be live music nightly and a kids playroom. They’ve also added a pastry room to make all their own bread and desserts. The barbecue portion of the menu is only served from 4 – 9pm, and once it sells out, it’s gone for the day. They’ve added an anytime menu that will still be available. They’re open Thursday through Sunday at 241 Fremont Ave N.
Spellbinding show tells Dracula's story through dance
The dancers of Collide Theatrical Dance Company are bringing Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ to the stage. The dance musical taps into well-known tunes to tell the story from the perspective of the Mina character. Dancers showcase a wide variety of styles and even hang from the rafters utilizing aerial silks. The show is playing at the Luminary Arts Center through November 9th.