Nine Minnesota schools recognized for academic excellence, closing achievement gap in 2023
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools, recognizing them for overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
MN Landscape Arboretum's delicate pumpkin patch
The Glass Pumpkin Patch event is back at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This year, a dozen award-winning glass artists have hand-blown 5,000 pumpkins and placed them in the gardens in and around the Snyder Building. The weekend event will include free glass-blowing demonstrations and opportunities to chat with the artists. The event runs from Sept. 15-17. All the pumpkins are for sale. Tickets to the Arb must be purchased ahead of time. The pumpkin patch experience is included in general admission tickets.
Woman dies after Chanhassen gun club shooting
An Eden Prairie woman died Thursday after a shooting at a gun club in Chanhassen.
Amid calls to ban book, Carver County library board votes to keep it on shelves
The Carver County community showed up in full force Tuesday night to ask the Carver County Library Board not to remove a book from its collection.
Book ban considered in Carver County
The Carver County Library Board of Advisors discussed on Tuesday a library user's request to take "Gender Queer: a Memoir" off its shelves. FOX 9’s Rose Schmidt has the details.
Fire burns at farm in Carver County
Multiple crews have responded to a large fire burning at a farm in Carver County.
Fire burns at Carver County farm
Multiple fire crews were working Tuesday, Sept. 12 to battle a fire at a farm in Carver County off Naples Avenue just west of Cologne, Minnesota.
On The Map: Chaska's Indian Mounds
Karen Scullin takes us to an important piece of Native American history tucked away in downtown Chaska.
4 rescued from burning home in Waconia
A large fire overtook a home in the 400 block of Waconia’s Orange Street on Wednesday morning. As large flames gripped the exterior of the house, a family of four was trapped inside in a second-story bedroom.
MnDOT installs signs for Prince memorial highway
Signs are now up along Highway 5 in Chanhassen near Paisley Park, marking Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway.
More zebra mussels discovered at Lake Ann in Chanhassen
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it has found more zebra mussels in Lake Ann in Chanhassen.
Dogs left abandoned in Chaska
The Chaska Police Department says they've seen an uptick in dog dumpings over the last month, and one of those cases even resulted in criminal charges.
Made in Minnesota: How Rollerblade founder turned inline skates into wheels of fortune
He wanted a way to practice hockey during the summer. But, at the age of 19, St. Louis Park native Scott Olson ended up reinventing skating with Rollerblades.
Dog rescued from mud along Minnesota river
Thanks to some Good Samaritan canoers, a 13-year-old St. Bernard was rescued in Carver County after getting stuck in some mud along the Minnesota River this weekend.
Drag story time at Chaska boutique draws huge crowd, protesters
People in support of a drag story time at a children's boutique in Chaska showed up Saturday morning for the event at Little Roo's.
Drag Queen book reading in Chaska
A Drag queen book reading in Chaska sparked controversy Saturday as protestors, supporters, and police showed up to the event.
Chaska boutique receives community support following backlash over drag story time
After announcing the store would host their first drag story time this Saturday, the owner of Little Roo's in Chaska says they've received some criticism from people against the idea including some who've shown up to try to intimidate them.
Suspected drunk driver hits Carver County deputy
A Carver County deputy was injured in a crash with a suspected drunk driver Thursday night.
Fourth of July in Chanhassen
The City of Chanhassen is celebrating Fourth of July in a big way. The city is hosting their 40th annual 4th of July Celebration. The fun begins Sunday, July 2nd and it ends with a massive fireworks show on Tuesday night. Mayor Elise Ryan joined the Fox 9 Morning news to chat about the event.
Jersey Boys at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Some of your favorite juke box tunes are coming to the stage at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Jersey Boys follows the evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest names in pop-music history. The show runs through February 24th.