Chisago City SWAT standoff ends with no injuries, man taken into custody

Authorities in Chisago City say a standoff has ended after a 39-year-old man was taken into custody following an hours-long standoff that forced evacuations to nearby businesses and homes.

Chisago City tragedy: teen crash leaves community reeling
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A community is mourning after a tragic crash in Chisago City took the lives of two teenagers. The crash occurred just before 2 a.m. last Saturday near Stacy and Ivywood Trail. FOX 9's Leon Purvis spoke with the mother of Jax Affolter.

Teens memorialized after deadly Chisago crash
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Friends and family are remembering two teens killed in a head-on crash in Chisago City over the weekend.

Chisago City teens remembered after deadly weekend crash

Friends, family and the community at large are remembering two teens killed in a head-on crash in Chisago City over the weekend.

Crash near Chisago City leaves 2 teens dead, others injured
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Two teenagers were killed and three others hurt after a two-vehicle head-on crash near Chisago City early Saturday morning. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.

Chisago City crash leaves 2 teens dead, 3 other teens injured

Two teen boys are dead after a head-on crash in Chisago City that left three other teens injured. Alcohol was found at the scene and investigators believe it could have been a factor in the crash.

World's Longest Mini Golf hole showdown
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The longest mini golf hole in the world is just north of the metro. Hole 10 at Green Lagoon golf in Chisago City, and it stretches 701 feet! Se Kwon and Tom Butler were able to try it to see who can earn some bragging rights here at the station. Watch to see who won the friendly competition.

From McDonald’s to art school: Woman not letting disability hold her back

A Chisago City, Minn. McDonald's employee is flipping burgers and preconceptions. Marcy Nelson has lived with one arm for most of her life, but she's making people see past her disability.

McDonald's worker with disability breaks barriers with art
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A Chisago City, Minn. McDonald's employee is flipping burgers and preconceptions. Marcy Nelson has lived with one arm for most of her life, but she's making people see past her disability.

Minnesota spends millions sending troubled youth out-of-state for treatment

A review of state and county data as well as spending records highlights the challenge of addressing youth mental health issues in Minnesota, particularly among children coming through the juvenile justice system.  

ATV crashes kill three children in Minnesota

Three children died in two ATV crashes in Minnesota on Saturday — two 10-year-old girls in Afton and a 13-year-old boy in Lent Township.  

Voters remain in line at Chisago City poll one hour after close
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At one Chisago City polling location an estimated 100 potential voters are still waiting in line nearly an hour after polls have officially closed. FOX 9?s Babs Santos has the latest from the location.

Minnesota election: 90 minutes remain to cast ballots
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Polls remain open for another 90 minutes throughout Minnesota, and many voters are still lining up to make theirs count. FOX 9 is tracking the latest, including reports of long lines at some polling locations.

Minnesota DNR receives 729-acre land donation along St. Croix River

A three-mile stretch along the St. Croix River previously owned by Xcel Energy for nearly a century has been donated to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Deputies rescue trumpeter swan found on road in Chisago County

Deputies rescued a possibly injured trumpeter swan that was found sitting on the road Friday in Chisago County, Minnesota.

Minnesota girl bags 12-point buck first time hunting

Deer hunting trends in Minnesota may be on the decline, but one Chisago City girl is keeping the tradition alive with a remarkable first hunt.