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.
Missing diver found dead in Lake Minnetonka after search
A search for a missing diver in Lake Minnetonka led to a rescue and the person being pronounced dead Friday.
A search for a missing diver in Lake Minnetonka led to a rescue and the person being pronounced dead Friday.
Charges: Minnetonka Nordstrom employee stole $500K of merchandise to sell online
A former employee of Nordstrom at Ridgedale Center is accused of a scheme in which he allegedly stole merchandise from the store and then sold the goods online for profit.
A former employee of Nordstrom at Ridgedale Center is accused of a scheme in which he allegedly stole merchandise from the store and then sold the goods online for profit.
List: Wind gusts top 75 mph during Wednesday's storm
The severe storms that barreled across Minnesota Wednesday night brought wind gusts nearing 80 mph.
The severe storms that barreled across Minnesota Wednesday night brought wind gusts nearing 80 mph.
Top 7 high schools in Minnesota, according to US News
Seven Minnesota high schools are ranked among the best in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Seven Minnesota high schools are ranked among the best in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Anoka-Hennepin superintendent named next leader of Minnetonka schools
The superintendent at Minnesota’s largest school district is leaving after accepting a job at Minnetonka Public Schools.
The superintendent at Minnesota’s largest school district is leaving after accepting a job at Minnetonka Public Schools.
Ice-out officially declared on Lake Minnetonka
It's officially boating season on Lake Minnetonka!
It's officially boating season on Lake Minnetonka!
Lake Minnetonka yacht the Seanote's saga nears an end
The months-long saga of the Seanote is nearing an end.
The months-long saga of the Seanote is nearing an end.
Fast food, fast crimes: Suspects charged in multiple Wendy’s, Taco Bell burglaries
Two suspects have been charged in a series of smash-and-grab break-ins at fast food restaurants throughout the western suburbs after multiple police departments coordinated to connect the crimes to a traffic stop.
Two suspects have been charged in a series of smash-and-grab break-ins at fast food restaurants throughout the western suburbs after multiple police departments coordinated to connect the crimes to a traffic stop.
Fast food, fast crimes: Suspects charged in multiple Wendy?s, Taco Bell burglaries
Two suspects have been charged in a series of smash-and-grab break-ins at fast food restaurants throughout the western suburbs after multiple police departments coordinated to connect the crimes to a traffic stop.
Two suspects have been charged in a series of smash-and-grab break-ins at fast food restaurants throughout the western suburbs after multiple police departments coordinated to connect the crimes to a traffic stop.