15-hour standoff at Hastings mobile home park ends early Friday morning, 2 children rescued
A 15-hour standoff at a mobile home park in Hastings, Minnesota ended peacefully early Friday morning.
A 15-hour standoff at a mobile home park in Hastings, Minnesota ended peacefully early Friday morning.
Sister of man killed in 2019 officer-involved shooting in Eagan files wrongful death lawsuit
The sister of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Eagan last year is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the cities of Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Edina and the officers directly involved in the incident. The lawsuit is seeking in damages in excess of $20 million.
The sister of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Eagan last year is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the cities of Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Edina and the officers directly involved in the incident. The lawsuit is seeking in damages in excess of $20 million.
Dakota County announces partnership to increase testing at congregate care facilities
Dakota County is taking steps to increase COVID-19 testing at congregate and long-term care facilities.
Dakota County is taking steps to increase COVID-19 testing at congregate and long-term care facilities.
Minnesota bride in wedding dress stops to help injured crash victim
On her wedding day, a Minnesota bride – willing to get her dress dirty – jumped out of her car to help the victim of a crash. She says she couldn’t have done it without the help of other good Samaritans who were willing to lend a hand too.
On her wedding day, a Minnesota bride – willing to get her dress dirty – jumped out of her car to help the victim of a crash. She says she couldn’t have done it without the help of other good Samaritans who were willing to lend a hand too.
Man dies after fall from balcony at Lakeville construction site
A 26-year-old man died after falling from a second-story balcony at a construction site in Lakeville Monday morning, according to Lakeville Deputy Chief John Kornmann.
A 26-year-old man died after falling from a second-story balcony at a construction site in Lakeville Monday morning, according to Lakeville Deputy Chief John Kornmann.
Rallies in Twin Cities mark Juneteenth, call for police changes, slavery reparations
In the wake of George Floyd's death, Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating when slaves in Texas first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, took on a stronger meaning on Friday.
In the wake of George Floyd's death, Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating when slaves in Texas first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, took on a stronger meaning on Friday.
Governor: Minnesota Zoo at risk of closing without financial help
The Minnesota Zoo is asking the state Legislature for $6 million to cover attendance losses from the COVID-19-related shutdown and reopen to the public.
The Minnesota Zoo is asking the state Legislature for $6 million to cover attendance losses from the COVID-19-related shutdown and reopen to the public.
16-year-old Minnesota girl reels in massive grouper in Gulf of Mexico
What a catch! A Farmington, Minnesota girl appears to have broken a record with her boat-tilting goliath grouper that she reeled from the Gulf of Mexico this week.
What a catch! A Farmington, Minnesota girl appears to have broken a record with her boat-tilting goliath grouper that she reeled from the Gulf of Mexico this week.
Postal workers from Minneapolis branch damaged in fire show support for Black Lives Matter
Dozens of postal workers came together on Sunday, standing in solidarity with the movement to bring justice for George Floyd.
Dozens of postal workers came together on Sunday, standing in solidarity with the movement to bring justice for George Floyd.
Minnesota men federally charged for throwing Molotov cocktails into Dakota Co. government building
Two men are facing federal charges after throwing Molotov cocktails into a Dakota County government building in the early hours of Friday morning.
Two men are facing federal charges after throwing Molotov cocktails into a Dakota County government building in the early hours of Friday morning.
Curfews set to continue Saturday in Minneapolis, St. Paul, suburbs
Cities across the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, are set to once again go into curfew Saturday night, as officials try to quell riots.
Cities across the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, are set to once again go into curfew Saturday night, as officials try to quell riots.
Reports of damage to businesses, buildings in cities surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul following protests
While the majority of destruction from violent protests in response to the death of George Floyd happened in Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding cities also experienced reports of damage Thursday overnight into Friday.
While the majority of destruction from violent protests in response to the death of George Floyd happened in Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding cities also experienced reports of damage Thursday overnight into Friday.
Canceled Minnesota State Fair puts a damper on summer for 4-H programs
The State Fair's announcement that the show won't go on this summer has hit Minnesota hard. That includes thousands of 4-H kids who work all year long to compete and earn scholarships.
The State Fair's announcement that the show won't go on this summer has hit Minnesota hard. That includes thousands of 4-H kids who work all year long to compete and earn scholarships.
2 injured in Inver Grove Heights shooting, suspect arrested
A man is in custody after police say he injured two people in a shooting early Friday morning in Inver Grove Heights, according to the Inver Grove Heights Police Department.
A man is in custody after police say he injured two people in a shooting early Friday morning in Inver Grove Heights, according to the Inver Grove Heights Police Department.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Alicia Blaz of Rosemount High School
It's the time of year when FOX 9 honors nine outstanding teachers for the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award. This year, our station is recognizing the teachers virtually.
It's the time of year when FOX 9 honors nine outstanding teachers for the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award. This year, our station is recognizing the teachers virtually.
County fairs: Which ones are canceled, still on or waiting to make a decision
While the status of this year’s Minnesota State Fair remains uncertain, many county fairs across the state have already been canceled over coronavirus concerns.
While the status of this year’s Minnesota State Fair remains uncertain, many county fairs across the state have already been canceled over coronavirus concerns.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Jennifer Swartout of Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
Jennifer Swartout, a fifth grade teacher at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School in Eagan is the most recent teacher to be recognized for her work.
Jennifer Swartout, a fifth grade teacher at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School in Eagan is the most recent teacher to be recognized for her work.
Salon owners worried about what services can be performed when customers wear masks
Salon owners are having mixed reactions to new guidance from the state of Minnesota on what kinds of businesses can reopen starting June 1.
Salon owners are having mixed reactions to new guidance from the state of Minnesota on what kinds of businesses can reopen starting June 1.
Business owner makes good on promise to donate 'Minnesota Strong' shirt proceeds to other businesses
A south Minneapolis business owner who was selling “Minnesota Strong” t-shirts and sweatshirts to benefit small businesses made good on his promises Wednesday.
A south Minneapolis business owner who was selling “Minnesota Strong” t-shirts and sweatshirts to benefit small businesses made good on his promises Wednesday.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Nancy Berquist of Lakeview Elementary School
The first top teacher is Nancy Berquist, a fourth grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary School in Lakeville.
The first top teacher is Nancy Berquist, a fourth grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary School in Lakeville.