Lakeville Schools: Release of student information to candidate was policy, not a mistake

The Lakeville Area School District says it was only following school policy when it released the personal information of students to a political candidate who requested it.

Mysterious UFOs: A look at sightings in Minnesota

It’s been 43 years since Minnesota’s most infamous UFO sighting. Now decades later, hundreds of unidentified flying objects are still being reported across the state.

Fatal wreck involving FedEx semi, SUV closes road near Northfield, Minn.

A fatal crash in Dakota County shut down a stretch of road north of Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, the sheriff's office reports.

Inver Grove Heights man grows 775 pound giant pumpkin

One Inver Grove Heights man has a green thumb for growing gigantic gourds, with one current crop that weighs a whopping 775 pounds.

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.

Family dog shot by police after attacking mother, daughter in Hastings

Police in Hastings, Minnesota, say officers shot a family dog attacking a mother and her child, likely saving their lives, Tuesday afternoon.

Woman hurt after being hit by SUV in Lakeville, Minnesota

A 46-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries when an SUV driver hit her in Lakeville Monday night.

Survey crews working to determine if tornado touched down in east metro

Strong storms that pushed through the east Twin Cities metro Saturday night took down trees, caused flooding, and knocked out power for thousands – while flooding out the Minnesota State Fair.

Intense flooding led to stalled vehicles in Cambridge
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A deluge dumped 5 inches of rain in Cambridge, Minnesota, Wednesday evening, causing flash flooding that went up to the windows of an SUV. No injuries were reported.

Driver rescued from flash flooding in Inver Grove Heights
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Two drivers had to be rescued by police in Inver Grove Heights Wednesday after getting caught in flash flooding. One driver said she couldn't see the road was flooded because of the hail on her windshield.

Music community rallies around Twin Cities band after equipment stolen

The White Keys cover band had $35,000 worth of equipment stolen, but the music community is helping them get back on their feet.

Stalled storms drop inches of rain on parts of Twin Cities metro

Parts of the north and east Twin Cities metro were hit hard on Wednesday by storms that dropped a lot of rain in a short period of time creating flash flooding.

Man sentenced in 'brutal killing' that left body dumped in Dakota County culvert

A decades-long sentence has been handed down in the deadly beating of a man whose body was found dumped in a culvert in rural Dakota County last spring.

Local stock car history display at Dakota County Fair seeks permanent home

"The reason we want to preserve it is that when these older drivers, when they pass on, a lot of those stories are going to be lost. We are trying to preserve those stories," said IMCA member Kevin Busse.

Minnesota Vikings host night practice for sold out crowd
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Minnesota Vikings fans got a look at the new team Monday in a night practice under the lights at TCO Performance stadium in Eagan. FOX 9?s Jim Rich offers an inside look at the action.

MLS All-Star game to highlight local Black-owned business
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As the eyes of the soccer world turn to Allianz Field in the Twin Cities for the MLS All-Star game this week, a unique collaboration will launch a new clothing collection for one Apple Valley-native.