South St. Paul council member's daycare license reinstated after alleged meth exposure
South St. Paul City Council Member Pam Baken has had her home daycare license reinstated following an appeal over its revocation when a child tested positive for methamphetamine.
South St. Paul City Council Member Pam Baken has had her home daycare license reinstated following an appeal over its revocation when a child tested positive for methamphetamine.
2 construction workers killed 1 day apart
Two construction workers have been killed one day apart, one in Maple Grove and another in Burnsville. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
Two construction workers have been killed one day apart, one in Maple Grove and another in Burnsville. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
Several Sylvan Learning Centers shutting down as Minnesota school year begins
Several Sylvan Learning centers in Minnesota shut down right before the start of the school year.
Several Sylvan Learning centers in Minnesota shut down right before the start of the school year.
Construction worker fatally struck on I-35W in Burnsville
A worker died Wednesday morning after being hit in the construction zone of southbound Interstate I-35W in Burnsville.
A worker died Wednesday morning after being hit in the construction zone of southbound Interstate I-35W in Burnsville.
St. Olaf college football player remembered for grit and determination
A St. Olaf College football player is being remembered for his grit and personality after he was shot and killed Friday morning in South St. Paul.
A St. Olaf College football player is being remembered for his grit and personality after he was shot and killed Friday morning in South St. Paul.
South St. Paul shooting kills St. Olaf football player, suspect arrested
Officials with St. Olaf College have since confirmed one of the men found dead was a current junior and football player.
Officials with St. Olaf College have since confirmed one of the men found dead was a current junior and football player.
Burnsville PD: 'Closure' after woman sentenced for straw purchase
A woman was found guilty of straw purchasing the weapons that were used in a shooting that killed two Burnsville police officers and a firefighter. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest report.
A woman was found guilty of straw purchasing the weapons that were used in a shooting that killed two Burnsville police officers and a firefighter. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest report.
Burnsville first responder shooting: Ashley Dyrdahl gets nearly 4 years in prison
Ashley Dyrdahl was sentenced Wednesday to nearly four years in prison and two years probation for buying the guns used to carry out the Burnsville tragedy in February of 2024.
Ashley Dyrdahl was sentenced Wednesday to nearly four years in prison and two years probation for buying the guns used to carry out the Burnsville tragedy in February of 2024.
Driver charged in Dakota Co. head-on crash that killed 2 people
The accused driver was discharged from probation for a 2023 DWI conviction just five days before the fatal collision, according to court records.
The accused driver was discharged from probation for a 2023 DWI conviction just five days before the fatal collision, according to court records.
Gov. Walz, cabinet visiting Inver Grove Heights school
Gov. Tim Walz and his cabinet will be meeting at an Inver Grove Heights elementary school, where we expect to learn more about his plan to call a special session on gun control. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.
Gov. Tim Walz and his cabinet will be meeting at an Inver Grove Heights elementary school, where we expect to learn more about his plan to call a special session on gun control. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.
Ashley Dyrdahl sentencing for straw purchasing
The woman who bought the guns used to kill three Burnsville first responders will learn how much time she'll spend in prison when she's sentenced on Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors describe the Burnsville gunman, Shannon Gooden, as a "violent and depraved man," but say his girlfriend Ashley Dyrdahl "enabled" the "unthinkable act" by providing him with the weapons used to kill police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth in February 2024.
The woman who bought the guns used to kill three Burnsville first responders will learn how much time she'll spend in prison when she's sentenced on Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors describe the Burnsville gunman, Shannon Gooden, as a "violent and depraved man," but say his girlfriend Ashley Dyrdahl "enabled" the "unthinkable act" by providing him with the weapons used to kill police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth in February 2024.
Helicopter crash near Airlake Airport in Lakeville leaves no survivors
Lakeville police responded to a helicopter crash that left no survivors Saturday afternoon.
Lakeville police responded to a helicopter crash that left no survivors Saturday afternoon.
Nationwide school walkouts over gun reform
Students at schools across the country are staging walkouts to protest gun violence and demand reform. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with a student in Apple Valley who helped organize a program during their school's walkout on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Students at schools across the country are staging walkouts to protest gun violence and demand reform. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with a student in Apple Valley who helped organize a program during their school's walkout on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
'The Grappler' deployed in Eagan police pursuit
Eagan police are utilizing a new tool to safely bring pursuits to an end. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full report.
Eagan police are utilizing a new tool to safely bring pursuits to an end. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full report.
Eagan police discuss 'Grappler' use during pursuit
An Eagan police sergeant spoke live about the first use of the "Grappler" during a pursuit over the weekend.
An Eagan police sergeant spoke live about the first use of the "Grappler" during a pursuit over the weekend.
Eagan PD deploys 'Grappler' tool for first time to stop police chase
For the first time, the Eagan Police Department deployed a new tool that uses a net to stop fleeing motorists.
For the first time, the Eagan Police Department deployed a new tool that uses a net to stop fleeing motorists.
Missing Minnesota hiker found dead in Wyoming wilderness
The body of the missing Minnesota hiker, Grant Gardner, was found in Wyoming Wednesday.
The body of the missing Minnesota hiker, Grant Gardner, was found in Wyoming Wednesday.
West St. Paul standoff: Suspect killed, BCA investigating
A man is dead after police say he fired multiple shots at officers during an hours-long standoff in West St. Paul.
A man is dead after police say he fired multiple shots at officers during an hours-long standoff in West St. Paul.
Northfield athlete roped into international Tug-of-War competition
For the last 16 years, Katelyn Sticha has felt the pull of tug of war. But recently, she got to dig in her heels while representing her country on the other side of the world.
For the last 16 years, Katelyn Sticha has felt the pull of tug of war. But recently, she got to dig in her heels while representing her country on the other side of the world.
Burnsville woman’s family fights for justice 40 years after brutal New York murder
Kristin O'Connell was found dead in a cornfield 40 years ago. Her murder remains unsolved, but her family is still hopeful they will get justice.
Kristin O'Connell was found dead in a cornfield 40 years ago. Her murder remains unsolved, but her family is still hopeful they will get justice.



















