Voters approve, extend tax increases in several Minnesota cities
Despite concerns about inflation and a 2024 presidential election ahead, voters throughout Minnesota approved several ballot questions aimed at maintenance of city utilities, as well as, projects for future use of its residents that either raised or extended taxes.
Tom Lyden from the Vault: Gray State
In January 2015 the bodies of David Crowley, his wife Komel and their five-year-old daughter were found dead in their Apple Valley, Minnesota home. The investigation into what was determined to be a murder-suicide uncovered a descent into paranoia and obsession that ended in murder. Tom Lyden followed the story from the beginning. Much of his work was eventually featured in a documentary about the case called "A Gray State."
Minnesota Zoo's Treetop Trail officially opens
A long-anticipated day — the Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail is officially up and running.
Minnesota Zoo's Treetop Trail opens Friday
The Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo opens Friday. The aerial trail through the zoo is on the old monorail track. FOX 9's Cody Matz checks it out.
Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail opens Friday
The Minnesota Zoo has repurposed its former monorail track into a treetop trail, and the trail opens on Friday. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.
Farm babies at Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies opens to the public on Saturday, April 29, and runs through June 4. There are — or will be — baby goats, lambs, llama, cows, chickens and pigs. Farm Babies is included with zoo admission.
Apple Valley High School choir will perform at Carnegie Hall on Easter
Thirty-seven students from three different choirs at Apple Valley High School will travel to New York City to take the stage at Carnegie Hall on Easter Sunday.
Apple Valley High School choirs performing at Carnegie Hall
A group of high school students from Apple Valley is heading to New York on Sunday to perform on one of the world’s most famous stages.
Curious plant, coffee and pizza shop opens in Apple Valley
For those who love coffee, plants and pizza, there’s a new spot in Apple Valley designed with you in mind. The restaurant is on the corner of Galaxie and County Road 42. One side is dedicated to plants and caffeine. It’s called Curiouser Coffee and Conservatory. The drinks are unique offering unexpected twists like Cocoa Puff infused milk and Biscoff Cookie Butter Fat Washed Cold Brew. The seating area is packed with greenery and every plant that is named is for sale. On the other side is Pizzeria Social and a sizeable bar. It offers both wood-fired pizzas and thin crust tavern-style pizzas. The coffee side opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. The pizza restaurant opens at 11 a.m. The building is closed on Mondays.
Time-lapse: Shoveling after round 1 in Apple Valley
Here's a time-lapse video of shoveling a driveway in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on Wednesday after round 1 of the winter storm.
Man charged in shooting outside Cowboy Jack's in Apple Valley
Charges have been filed against a 41-year-old man in a shooting outside Cowboy Jack's bar in Apple Valley, Minnesota, earlier this month.
Apple Valley hotel becomes victim of Bitcoin scam
Employees at an Apple Valley hotel became the victim of a scam that involved paying for a shipment that never came with Bitcoin.
2 bank robberies, same orange sweatshirt in Apple Valley, Savage
Multiple agencies are investigating the circumstances of a robbery and attempted robbery of two different credit unions Tuesday. Police believe the same suspect was involved in both incidents.
Minnesota Zoo welcomes back dolphins at Discovery Bay
The last time the Minnesota Zoo housed dolphins was back in 2012. The seven dolphins are visiting from the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois as their habitat undergoes renovations.
Father arrested after Apple Valley Amber Alert charged with kidnapping
The father who prompted an Amber Alert after abducting his son in Apple Valley is now facing criminal charges for kidnapping.
CANCELED: Amber Alert issued for missing toddler in Apple Valley
The Minnesota BCA has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing toddler, who police believe was taken by a non-custodial parent in Apple Valley on Sunday.
Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail: First segment installed
The Minnesota Zoo on Thursday took another step in the construction of a Treetop Trail on the former monorail. The first segment of the trail was raised onto the track on Thursday. When construction is complete, the 1.25-mile trail will be the longest elevated pedestrian loop. It will allow zoogoers to walk through the zoo from 32 feet above the ground. Video courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo.
Minnesota Zoo installs first segment of new Treetop Trail
The Minnesota Zoo on Thursday took another step in the construction of a Treetop Trail on the former monorail.
Minnesota Zoo is asking for help locating missing magpie shrikes
The Minnesota Zoo is asking for birdwatchers to keep an eye on the sky after four magpie shrikes escaped from their enclosure in July.
Clean up from storm and tornado damage underway in Dakota County
Storms with powerful winds left behind a lot of storm damage in the Twin Cities on Saturday night.