MN weather: Cleanup underway after Saturday night storms
Severe storms spawned reports of up to six tornadoes in Carver and Scott counties after midnight, which uprooted trees and tore down branches in the Waconia area.
National Weather Service confirms at least 3 tornadoes in Carver County
A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team confirmed that "at least two tornadoes" touched down in Carver County.
5 tornadoes reported in Carver County
Five Doppler-confirmed tornadoes were reported in Carver County early Sunday morning, including Victoria, two around Waconia, one near Cologne and one in St. Bonifacius. Meanwhile, two tornadoes were observed about two hours apart near Canby, in far western Minnesota on Saturday evening. The National Weather Service will assess damage from the storms to officially confirm how many tornadoes there were Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Observed tornado in Waconia: 12:19 a.m. update
An observed tornado over the city of Waconia is moving east at 30-35 mph. A second tornado was also reported in the area.
Hazeltine National GC hosting KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2026
Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska is the host for the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. It’s one of four major championships on the LPGA Tour.
Minnesota lobbyist charged after texts threatening to shoot lawmakers
A lobbyist from Minnesota faces charges after allegedly threatening to shoot lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol, detailing how much ammo he had, and an intent to “blow somebody’s face off."
Helen's Pink Sky Foundation: Lemonade stands to raise money for Batten disease research
A girl from Victoria with a rare disease is celebrating her 4th birthday at the end of the month, and her family is asking for the community's help to fund research battling that disease.
2 kids hurt in school bus vs. dump truck crash
Two children were taken to the hospital after a dump truck hit a school bus in Chaska. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.
2 kids hospitalized after dump truck, school bus collide in Chaska
The Minnesota State Patrol says at least two kids were hospitalized after a crash involving a dump truck and a school bus Wednesday afternoon in Chaska.
Chaska PD: Don't call 911 for a coyote sighting
Chaska police are telling residents that coyote sightings alone are not enough grounds to call 911.
Dancing through the decades: Green Isle couple celebrates 75 years of marriage
Hilary and LeAnn Sauter know from experience that getting into a groove on the dance floor helps make sure they are in sync off the dance floor as well.
Green Isle couple dances through 75 years of marriage
Dancing has been a constant connection over 75 years of marriage for Hilary and LeAnn Sauter. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story.
Chaska kindergarten teacher charged with malicious punishment of 5-year-old girl
A woman who worked as a kindergarten teacher in Chaska is charged with malicious punishment of a child after security camera footage showed a 5-year-old girl being restrained and held on the ground.
Teen injured during 'Nerf Wars' after friend accidently runs him over in Sauk Rapids
Police are asking parents to “encourage their children to cease and desist, before there is a fatality," and that some Nerf War activities could be considered disorderly conduct.
Chaska community celebrates elderly woman’s rescue from house fire
Chaska Police Sergeant Kyle Hance’s shift was coming to an end around 5:30 a.m. on Monday when he learned a home in the Brandondale neighborhood was burning with an elderly woman inside.
Chaska police officer hailed hero after rescue
A Chaska police officer is being called a hero after he rescued a woman from a house fire. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.
WATCH: Chaska police officer saves woman from fire
A Chaska police officers responded before firefighters and saved a 80-year-old woman as her home is on fire.
Chaska police officer rescues woman from house fire: Video
A Chaska police officer rescued an 80-uear-old woman from a house fire before firefighters arrived Monday morning.
High school hockey coach recovering from devastating brain injury
A police officer and high school hockey coach is now home after a devastating brain injury on the ice. He says he?s thankful to be alive, and now he?s on a mission to keep others safe on the ice.
Lowry Maple Syrup Festival begins Saturday
It's maple syrup season and the Lowry Nature Center is taping its trees to teach families about the sweet tradition. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke live with the nature center's outdoor education supervisor to learn more.