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Highway 212 expansion groundbreaking [RAW]
Lawmakers and other Carver County officials gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the U.S. 212 Rural Freight Mobility and Safety project. Backed by federal funding, the project will expand 5.5 miles of the highway from a rural two-lane undivided highway to a four-lane divided expressway from CSAH 34 in Norwood Young America to CSAH 36 in Cologne.
Lawmakers and other Carver County officials gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the U.S. 212 Rural Freight Mobility and Safety project. Backed by federal funding, the project will expand 5.5 miles of the highway from a rural two-lane undivided highway to a four-lane divided expressway from CSAH 34 in Norwood Young America to CSAH 36 in Cologne.
Mosquito population higher than past 3 years in MN
The overall mosquito population is currently below average, but the numbers this summer are higher than the past three years after an extended drought, according to state officials.
The overall mosquito population is currently below average, but the numbers this summer are higher than the past three years after an extended drought, according to state officials.
MN cannabis officials tell vendors to stop selling other THC variants
Nearly 4,000 cannabis retailers in Minnesota are checking their shelves today, after receiving a warning from state officials Tuesday about the consequences of selling illegal products.
Nearly 4,000 cannabis retailers in Minnesota are checking their shelves today, after receiving a warning from state officials Tuesday about the consequences of selling illegal products.
Help harvest at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Harvest season is unfolding and visitors to the Arboretum can get involved in the process on Saturdays through Aug. 31. The Arboretum?s farm will have a different theme each weekend including digging up potatoes to harvesting soybeans, corn and grain. The ?Fun at the Arb? will be Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission to the farm is included with general admission to the Arboretum and free for members. July 20 is Pickle Day; July 27 is Potato Dig; Aug. 3 is Honey Harvest & Flowers for Pollinators; Aug. 10 is Sunflower Experience; Aug. 17 is Kernza & Perennial Grains; Aug. 24 is Soybean Harvest; and Aug. 31 is Corn Harvest.
Harvest season is unfolding and visitors to the Arboretum can get involved in the process on Saturdays through Aug. 31. The Arboretum?s farm will have a different theme each weekend including digging up potatoes to harvesting soybeans, corn and grain. The ?Fun at the Arb? will be Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission to the farm is included with general admission to the Arboretum and free for members. July 20 is Pickle Day; July 27 is Potato Dig; Aug. 3 is Honey Harvest & Flowers for Pollinators; Aug. 10 is Sunflower Experience; Aug. 17 is Kernza & Perennial Grains; Aug. 24 is Soybean Harvest; and Aug. 31 is Corn Harvest.
Ian Leonard makes professional wrestling debut
FOX 9 meteorologist Ian Leonard stepped out of the weather lab and into the squared circle this weekend.
FOX 9 meteorologist Ian Leonard stepped out of the weather lab and into the squared circle this weekend.
Ian Leonard takes turn as pro wrestler
Ian Leonard was invited to serve as a special guest referee for a non-title bout at a Minnesota Independent Wrestling show in Chanhassen on Saturday.
Ian Leonard was invited to serve as a special guest referee for a non-title bout at a Minnesota Independent Wrestling show in Chanhassen on Saturday.
Chanhassen motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead Wednesday evening
A Yamaha motorcycle driven by a 33-year-old man from Bloomington was traveling west on Highway 5 in the right lane when it hit the rear quarter panel of a 2018 Nissan Rouge.
A Yamaha motorcycle driven by a 33-year-old man from Bloomington was traveling west on Highway 5 in the right lane when it hit the rear quarter panel of a 2018 Nissan Rouge.
Rising water impacts Twin Cities communities
Flooding is impacting several communities across the Twin Cities, leading to road closures and near record-high water marks.
Flooding is impacting several communities across the Twin Cities, leading to road closures and near record-high water marks.
Teen arrested after Carver County knife attack attempt, barricade situation
Deputies responding to the scene were told a 14-year-old female had a knife, and was chasing a 15-year-old male, while threatening to stab him.
Deputies responding to the scene were told a 14-year-old female had a knife, and was chasing a 15-year-old male, while threatening to stab him.
Man charged with killing therapy service dog in Norwood Young America
A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a family's therapy service dog in Norwood Young America.
A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a family's therapy service dog in Norwood Young America.
Carver's Main Street Bridge closes due to flooding
As flooding continues to be a concern, the City of Carver is closing the Main Street West Bridge to build a temporary levee extension along Spring Creek. MnDOT is also closing Highway 41 at the Minnesota River crossing starting Thursday morning due to rising water levels.
As flooding continues to be a concern, the City of Carver is closing the Main Street West Bridge to build a temporary levee extension along Spring Creek. MnDOT is also closing Highway 41 at the Minnesota River crossing starting Thursday morning due to rising water levels.
City of Carver closing Main Street Bridge due to flooding
The City of Carver will close its Main Street West Bridge on Thursday to build a temporary levee extension along Spring Creek.
The City of Carver will close its Main Street West Bridge on Thursday to build a temporary levee extension along Spring Creek.
Carver County highways 11, 30 and 41 close due to continued flooding
Several roads in Carver County are being closed due to continued rain and flooding this week.
Several roads in Carver County are being closed due to continued rain and flooding this week.
Shooter kills therapy service dog of boy grieving father’s death
The dog who helped a Carver County boy get through the grief of losing his father was shot and killed this weekend, leaving both family and neighbors around Norwood Young America worried it wasn’t a one-off crime.
The dog who helped a Carver County boy get through the grief of losing his father was shot and killed this weekend, leaving both family and neighbors around Norwood Young America worried it wasn’t a one-off crime.
Carver County service dog shot, killed
The dog who helped a Carver County boy get through the grief of losing his father was shot and killed this weekend, leaving both family and neighbors around Norwood Young America worried it wasn?t a one-off crime.
The dog who helped a Carver County boy get through the grief of losing his father was shot and killed this weekend, leaving both family and neighbors around Norwood Young America worried it wasn?t a one-off crime.
Minnesota weather: Flooding concerns for upcoming rain
With Monday's storms and rain, which is likely to continue into the week, there are flooding concerns in Carver County.
With Monday's storms and rain, which is likely to continue into the week, there are flooding concerns in Carver County.
Former Chaska mayor on a mission to get AEDs everywhere
After strangers saved his life one year ago, the former mayor of Chaska has gone on to advocate for more automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public recreation areas.
After strangers saved his life one year ago, the former mayor of Chaska has gone on to advocate for more automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public recreation areas.
Chaska golf course is first-of-its-kind for adaptive players
The Loop Golf Course in Chaska is designed with wheelchair users in mind. It’s a 9-hole, par-28 course with no sand or rough to keep it accessible to everyone.
The Loop Golf Course in Chaska is designed with wheelchair users in mind. It’s a 9-hole, par-28 course with no sand or rough to keep it accessible to everyone.
Chaska opens first-of-its-kind adaptive golf course
A newly redone public adaptive golf course in Chaska is the first of its kind. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.
A newly redone public adaptive golf course in Chaska is the first of its kind. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.
MN woman becomes nurse at age 18: Here's how she did it
It's graduation season across Minnesota, and among those earning diplomas is a Carver County teenager who will soon hold a bachelor's degree at only 18 years old.
It's graduation season across Minnesota, and among those earning diplomas is a Carver County teenager who will soon hold a bachelor's degree at only 18 years old.