Minnesota natives describe orange haze, low visibility in New York
A Minnesota native in New York said she’s seen wildfire smoke in the Twin Cities before, but it’s eerie to see it on the East Coast.
Bison herd makes home in Dakota County park
Hundreds gathered inside Spring Lake Park Reserve on Wednesday, to watch a bit of history unfold. The Rosemount park prairie is now home to a herd of a dozen bison: 8 adult females and 4 male calves born in just the last month.
70 ideas to reduce waste as Minnesota increases output
The Twin Cities metro produces 3.3 million tons of waste every year and most of it goes to landfills. Two-thirds of what ends up in Minnesota landfills shouldn’t be there, partly because it’s not easy to figure out whether stuff should be recycled or tossed.
Jellybean Johnson on the Minneapolis Sound
Jellybean Johnson, drummer and member of The Time, is working to establish The Minneapolis Sound Museum. It would be a permanent tribute composed of everyone who contributed to the genre of music, most notably Prince.
Reducing low-level traffic stops in Ramsey Co.
Ramsey County law enforcement leaders were touting steps they've taken to limit low-level, non-violent traffic stops.
Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject appeal by ex-officer in George Floyd’s murder
State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request to reconsider his conviction for murdering George Floyd, saying lower courts already got it right.
Menomonie woman charged in deadly DWI crash in South St. Paul
A Menomonie woman has been charged for a fatal crash on Monday that claimed the life of her ex-husband, charges allege.
Driver sentenced in stolen vehicle fatal crash near Mall of America
The driver of a stolen vehicle was sentenced for crashing into a concrete pillar, killing one person and injuring another.
Passenger killed in crash involving suspected drunk driver in South St. Paul
A passenger was killed after a Monday afternoon wreck in South St. Paul that police say involved a suspected drunk driver.
Minneapolis animal shelter offers free adoptions this weekend
Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is waving adoption fees this weekend as a part of its "clear the shelter" event to try and help animals find their forever homes.
Edina parking ramp closing for repairs
A parking ramp along a busy strip in Edina will be closing starting next week for an extended period.
Determined Minneapolis dog who jumped kennel wall to be with friend, finally adopted together
They're so happy together.
4 new restaurants to open at Eden Prairie Center
Eden Prairie Center will be adding four new dining options this year, featuring gluten-free fast food, dual-concept Japanese cuisine, and a new coffee shop.
Attorney for Minnesota man charged in 1972 Chicago-area slaying of teen wants statements suppressed
An attorney for a Minnesota man charged in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old suburban Chicago girl more than half a century ago wants statements he made at a police station suppressed.
FOX 9 Ice Cream Social: Cornhole contest
Kelcey Carlson and Jennifer McDermed picked up the bean bags for a cornhole contest during FOX 9 Ice Cream Social stop in Lino Lakes.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano begins erupting again
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Minneapolis bus shelter crash: Boy charged with driving stolen car, leading police on chase
The boy accused of driving a stolen vehicle and leading police on a chase before crashing into a bus stop in Minneapolis was charged in juvenile court on Wednesday.
Watch: Large bison herd escorts calves across road in Yellowstone
The reddish-brown calves are born in late April and May and can keep up with the herd 2 to 3 hours after birth, according to the National Park Service.
Reducing non-public safety traffic stops in Ramsey Co.
Ramsey County officials held a news conference on reducing non-public safety traffic stops in the county. This is the full press conference.