Not time to plant spring flowers in Minnesota just yet

After a long winter, many Minnesotans are eager to get outside and get their hands dirty in their gardens. But just because we've had a few nice days does not mean it's time to plant your flowers yet.

Spring planting in MN: When to start
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After a long, albeit warm, winter, Minnesotans are eager to start their spring planting. But it isn't time to plant just yet. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.

MN man studying at Purdue killed in Indiana plane crash

A pilot who died last week when a small plane crashed in northwest Indiana has been identified as a Purdue University student from Minnesota, authorities said Wednesday.

MN lawmaker warns cows can 'trample you into dust' during firearm storage debate

A Minnesota lawmaker raised concerns about cows trampling farmers "to dust" as he questioned a new firearm storage bill being considered in the state senate.

Maple Grove taekwondo star heading to Olympics
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Maple Grove native, Alasan Ann, will be heading to Paris this summer to compete in the Olympics in taekwondo. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.

FOX 9's Ian Leonard Polar Plunge in Maple Grove
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard joined other brave Minnesotans during Saturday's polar plunge at a Maple Grove lake.

Minnesota Ice Castles in Maple Grove closing due to warm weather

The Minnesota Ice Castles in Maple Grove announced on Thursday it's closing for the season after unseasonably warm temperatures.

Warm weather at cross country meet in Maple Grove
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Usually this time of year seems like the dead of winter, but on this day, the weather outside felt more like spring.

Ian Leonard mans the Zamboni
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Ian Leonard escaped the FOX 9 studio and visited the ice rink at Central Park in Maple Grove on Tuesday.

Maple Grove CEO indicted for $10M fraud scheme

A 50-year-old Maple Grove man was indicted for allegedly defrauding investors and various financial institutions out of more than $10 million. 

Minnesota Ice Castles in Maple Grove sets opening date

The Ice Castles in Maple Grove will open to the public in late January after an unusually warm winter set construction behind schedule.

December warm stretch foils winter attractions in Minnesota

An unusually mild winter is wreaking havoc for some yearly winter attractions in Minnesota but organizers for Maple Grove's Ice Castles and the Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis are hopeful their events will go on.

Elk River mom makes holiday care packages for patients at Maple Grove NICU

An Elk River woman is bringing the spirit of Christmas to her local hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, eleven years after her son was delivered prematurely.

Annual food basket assembly in Maple Grove
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The giving spirit is alive and well in Maple Grove. The Maple Grove Fire Department and The Lions Club are teaming up for an annual tradition of assembling food baskets to support those in need. FOX 9 stops by Maple Grove Fire Station 4 for a look at the effort.

Maple Grove officer dragged 40 yards during traffic stop: Video, charges

A Maple Grove police officer was dragged roughly 40 yards by a motorist during a traffic stop last month, recently released dashcam videos show.