School board elections turning into 'big time politics' in Minnesota
Traditionally, political affiliations have not been a part of school board positions, but hot-button issues like COVID-19 mask mandates and critical race theory are changing that.
Traditionally, political affiliations have not been a part of school board positions, but hot-button issues like COVID-19 mask mandates and critical race theory are changing that.
Minnesota waterways falling to near-record lows as meaningful moisture stays away
Despite the light rain earlier this week, the dry conditions in the Twin Cities and much of the southern half of the state continue to get worse. That's after one of the driest 5-month stretches on record, with little relief in sight.
Despite the light rain earlier this week, the dry conditions in the Twin Cities and much of the southern half of the state continue to get worse. That's after one of the driest 5-month stretches on record, with little relief in sight.
'The Journey Comes First': More family members make claims against Bad Rooster
The Bad Rooster is responding to its defamation lawsuit against two sisters that would prohibit them from saying the Minnetonka-based food truck is financing a New Age cult led by its co-owner, Soulaire Allerai.
The Bad Rooster is responding to its defamation lawsuit against two sisters that would prohibit them from saying the Minnetonka-based food truck is financing a New Age cult led by its co-owner, Soulaire Allerai.
Charges: Man was drunk when he crashed truck, ran into marsh with two children
The father was nearly three times the legal limit two hours after he crashed his truck and ran into a marsh with his two children, who were only wearing underwear.
The father was nearly three times the legal limit two hours after he crashed his truck and ran into a marsh with his two children, who were only wearing underwear.
Family, former followers, claim food truck finances a Minnetonka cult
A food truck, a parallel dimension, and families torn apart. The FOX 9 Investigators look closely at allegations that a Twin Cities food truck is supporting a new-age cult.
A food truck, a parallel dimension, and families torn apart. The FOX 9 Investigators look closely at allegations that a Twin Cities food truck is supporting a new-age cult.
Lake Minnetonka's new wake restrictions go into effect next year
A new speed rule is coming to Lake Minnetonka next year, with the goal of making the lake safer and preventing erosion.
A new speed rule is coming to Lake Minnetonka next year, with the goal of making the lake safer and preventing erosion.
Family, former followers, claim food truck finances a Minnetonka cult
A food truck, a parallel dimension, and families torn apart. The FOX 9 Investigators look closely at allegations that a Twin Cities food truck is supporting a new-age cult.
A food truck, a parallel dimension, and families torn apart. The FOX 9 Investigators look closely at allegations that a Twin Cities food truck is supporting a new-age cult.
Historic steamboat on Lake Minnetonka looking for new place to launch
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka is looking for new land to help get the historic Minnehaha steamboat back in the water.
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka is looking for new land to help get the historic Minnehaha steamboat back in the water.
New wake restriction ordinance on Lake Minnetonka takes shape
The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District has released the details of a new ordinance that would impose tougher wake restrictions on the water. "It doesn't go far enough," said one neighbor.
The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District has released the details of a new ordinance that would impose tougher wake restrictions on the water. "It doesn't go far enough," said one neighbor.
Minnetonka mourns sudden death of assistant fire chief
Minnesota first responders mourn the death of Minnetonka assistant fire chief Jim Flanders after he died on Saturday.
Minnesota first responders mourn the death of Minnetonka assistant fire chief Jim Flanders after he died on Saturday.
After near-death experience, boater is on a push to save lives on Minnesota's lakes
After nearly dying on the water, a lifelong boater in Hennepin County is now behind a push to prevent what happened to him from happening to others by getting wireless kill switches on as many boats as possible.
After nearly dying on the water, a lifelong boater in Hennepin County is now behind a push to prevent what happened to him from happening to others by getting wireless kill switches on as many boats as possible.
11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
Minnetonka father dies during Yellowstone family trip
Geoff Bonk passed away while on a trip to Yellowstone, suffering a medical emergency while the park was being evacuated.
Geoff Bonk passed away while on a trip to Yellowstone, suffering a medical emergency while the park was being evacuated.
Minnetonka father remembered after dying on trip to Yellowstone
On Monday, Megan Bonk was on a trip with her parents, her husband Geoff and their two kids at Yellowstone when the national park was evacuated because of flooding. As they drove to their lodge to pick up their belongings, Bonk says Geoff had a medical emergency and died unexpectedly, she believes from a heart attack.
On Monday, Megan Bonk was on a trip with her parents, her husband Geoff and their two kids at Yellowstone when the national park was evacuated because of flooding. As they drove to their lodge to pick up their belongings, Bonk says Geoff had a medical emergency and died unexpectedly, she believes from a heart attack.
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District considers new wake restrictions
With the rise in popularity of wake boats that create large wakes to mimic surfing, many Minnesotans are wondering if their use should be limited.
With the rise in popularity of wake boats that create large wakes to mimic surfing, many Minnesotans are wondering if their use should be limited.
Leave baby deer alone, Minnesota DNR urges
Fawns spend up to 95% of their first 10 days of life alone, which is how they survive.
Fawns spend up to 95% of their first 10 days of life alone, which is how they survive.
Mom deer helps fawn in Shorewood backyard
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a mom deer helping her fawn in her Shorewood backyard at around 5 a.m. on June 8. The night before, Lehnert saw the baby deer alone in a wooded area of her yard. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a mom deer helping her fawn in her Shorewood backyard at around 5 a.m. on June 8. The night before, Lehnert saw the baby deer alone in a wooded area of her yard. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
Fawn spotted hiding in Shorewood
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a baby deer hiding in her backyard in Shorewood around 5 p.m. on June 7. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert captured video of a baby deer hiding in her backyard in Shorewood around 5 p.m. on June 7. The Minnesota DNR is urging people to leave fawns alone.
Leave baby deer alone, Minnesota DNR urges
This is the time of year people may start to see fawns all alone in wooded areas but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to leave them alone. The DNR has gotten an influx of calls from people believing the young deer are abandoned but their mom is coming back.
This is the time of year people may start to see fawns all alone in wooded areas but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to leave them alone. The DNR has gotten an influx of calls from people believing the young deer are abandoned but their mom is coming back.
Dick's House of Sport opens at Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka
Dick's House of Sport is an experimental store by Dick's Sporting Goods at Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka. It is among three of these stores in the country. The store has the same goods you're used to seeing at Dick's Sporting Goods but this store will give you the chance to try some of the things before you buy. There are batting cages, golf simulators, rock climbing walls and an outdoor field (a hockey rink in winter). The store also plans to host community events.
Dick's House of Sport is an experimental store by Dick's Sporting Goods at Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka. It is among three of these stores in the country. The store has the same goods you're used to seeing at Dick's Sporting Goods but this store will give you the chance to try some of the things before you buy. There are batting cages, golf simulators, rock climbing walls and an outdoor field (a hockey rink in winter). The store also plans to host community events.