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.

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. 

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.

Farmington gym plans to reopen Monday despite order to remain closed until June 1

It’s been nearly 60 days since CrossFit Calypso in Farmington has had any members in their gym. While the governor is lifting his stay-at-home order Sunday night, gyms are among the businesses he says must remain closed until June 1.

111 pounds of meth, cocaine seized from Shoreview apartment, man arrested

Authorities arrested and charged a 32-year-old man after they seized 111 pounds of methamphetamine and 3.5 pounds of cocaine from an apartment in Shoreview, Minnesota last Friday.

Minnesota Zoo laying off staff, suspending seasonal hiring in face of COVID-19 pandemic

The Minnesota Zoo says staff reductions have become necessary due to the current situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced the zoo to close and cancel or postpone many of its programs and events. 

Remdesivir may have helped Rosemount woman recover from COVID-19 after being put on ventilator

From a ventilator to being released from the hospital, a Rosemount, Minnesota woman made an incredible recovery from COVID-19. And a new treatment could have played a role in the recovery.

Baby fox saved in West St. Paul, Minnesota

A sick baby fox was rescued in West St. Paul over the weekend thanks to police and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.

Eagan boy found safe after going missing on Thursday

Police say an Eagan boy reported missing Thursday evening has been found safe, about an hour after officers issued an alert.

8 Minnesota counties now have over 100 COVID-19 cases

Eight counties in Minnesota now have more than 100 cases of COVID-19, while nine counties still have no confirmed cases of the disease. 

Lakeville boxing club keeps Parkinson's class fighting during pandemic

Despite the closure of gyms during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Lakeville, Minnesota boxing club is determined to keep a special group of people who are battling Parkinson’s fighting on a daily basis.