Take a stroll through a local lavender farm
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Lavender is a big trend in the health and beauty world. From moisturizers to essential oils, you can find the scent in a lot of products. Garden Guy Dale K. took a trip to The Lavender Barnyard in Farmington to take a look at what they have to offer.

Man drowns, teen rescued from from Lake Marion in Lakeville

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office said the 26-year-old man who drowned and the teenager saved from Lake Marion over the weekend did not know how to swim.

Divers recover body from Antlers Park beach in Lakeville

A dive team recovered the body of a man who went underwater and did not resurface at Antlers Park swimming beach on Lake Marion in Lakeville. 

Inver Grove Heights tornado siren vandalized

Inver Grove Heights police say one of their warning sirens isn't working after it was vandalized.

Search for missing woman out of Randolph continues
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The search for Nikki Anderson continues after she went missing walking to her mailbox on July 6. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.

Search intensifies for missing Dakota County woman

Authorities in Dakota County executed a search warrant at a home in Randolph on Wednesday, as the search for 56-year-old Nikki Anderson continues.

Dakota County family desperate for woman’s safe return after disappearance

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 56-year-old woman, while her family says the circumstances of her disappearance are suspicious.

Search continues for missing Dakota County woman

The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is asking for help as they search for a woman reported missing over the weekend.

Burnsville donut shop adds 2nd spot in Lakeville
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Donut Star first opened in Burnsville during the 70s. In 2022, new owners purchased it, did a full renovation and brought a new approach to donuts. Everything is made by hand in-house and they focus on the classics. Now they?ve added a second location in Lakeville at 7656 160th St W. It?s open Wednesday through Friday 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Contingency plans in place as weather threatens Twin Cities Fourth of July celebrations

While the Fourth of July is still a few days away, organizers of various festivals and firework shows across the Twin Cities are watching the weather forecast closely as rain threatens to cancel events.

UPDATE: Lakeville shelter-in-place order lifted, suspect arrested

Lakeville police released details on an incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order in Lakeville Thursday morning.

Flooding impacts Twin Cities metro area
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Cities in the greater metro area are starting to close roads, parks, and trails as river levels continue to rise. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has the latest from Burnsville.

Flashy new pickleball club opens in Eagan
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There?s no shortage of pickleball facilities across the Twin Cities metro, but how many of those have an official rap music video? Chip?s Pickleball in Eagan does, plus a fitness center, sauna and cold plunge, a coffee shop, caf? and full bar. Chip?s opened in June and has 12 tournament-sized courts and is located at 980 Discovery Road in Eagan. They?re open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Vehicle in Minnesota River: 1 found dead, 2 vehicles found during search

Authorities say one person has been found dead and a second vehicle has been spotted after the report of another vehicle that sunk into the Minnesota River in Bloomington on Sunday evening.