Hopkins HS student hurt in crash talks about recovery

The Minnetonka community came together to support Lauren Olson, a Hopkins High School athlete who has shown incredible strength after a serious car accident.

Community rallies for Hopkins student after crash
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The Gold Nugget Tavern and Grille is a popular gathering place in Minnetonka. But on this night, the community is coming together here to show their support for a teen who has survived quite an ordeal.

Hopkins students rally after trans student attacked

A reported sucker punch to a trans teen at Hopkins High School has prompted a hate crime investigation.

'Whooping cough', pertussis outbreak reported in Minnetonka schools

Minnetonka Public Schools notified families about an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as "whooping cough", after students at Minnetonka High School and Minnetonka Middle West were diagnosed with the disease.

Bike ride fundraiser will raise money for upgraded police body armor

A South Lake Police officer is preparing to ride across the state of Minnesota alongside officers from six other departments, to raise money for upgraded body armor.

Top Teacher: Minnetonka ASL teacher honored
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Dr. Tracy Ivy, an American Sign Language teacher at Minnetonka High School, received FOX 9's Top Teacher award on Monday. Dr. Ivy has been an ASL teacher at Minnetonka High School for 15 years.

Top Teacher: Minnetonka sign language teacher Dr. Tracy Ivy

Dr. Tracy Ivy has been teaching American Sign Language at Minnetonka High School for 15 years, where it is offered as a world language. The program includes about 130 hearing students eager to learn sign language.

Children's Minnesota doctors use state-of-art tech to remove teen's tumor

Hospital officials say a Minnetonka boy was one of its first patients to have a procedure in a surgical suite that's a first of its kind in North America.

MN teen has brain tumor removed in 12-hour procedure
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A Minnetonka teenager is recovering after having a brain tumor removed in a 12-hour procedure using cutting edge technology. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.

Minnetonka standoff: Body camera video shows shootout

Officials have released body camera video showing a shootout between Hennepin County deputies and an armed man at a Minnetonka home earlier this month.

Minnetonka standoff: Man wanted on original warrant identified

The man wanted on the original arrest warrant which led to a fatal standoff in Minnetonka on April 10 has been identified. 

Minnetonka mom creates app to celebrate, support other moms

A Minnetonka mother of four realized she didn't just want to recognize the shared experiences among mothers, she wanted to celebrate them as well. So she created an app to do just that.

Minnetonka Middle School East headed to National Science Bowl finals

The Math and Science Club at Minnetonka Middle School East (MME) is headed to Washington, D.C., next Thursday to compete in the National Science Bowl finals.

Minnetonka school headed to National Science Bowl
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The Math and Science Club at Minnetonka Middle School East (MME) is headed to Washington, D.C., next Thursday to compete in the National Science Bowl finals.

Minnetonka standoff: Man shot by deputies not wanted on warrant

The Minnesota BCA says a gunman who was shot and killed during a Minnetonka standoff last week was not the person wanted on an arrest warrant. When deputies showed up to arrest someone else at the home, the BCA says the gunman opened fire on law enforcement.

Weekend of geeky fun on tap at Boom Island Brewing
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Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka breaking out the consoles for a full day of Nintendo and brews themed to the games. There will also be a string quartet playing video game tunes followed by a DJ. The Nintendo Event is April 13 from 12:00 p.m. ? 11:00 p.m. On Sunday it?s the Geeky Craft Fair from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Boom Island Brewing is located at 5959 Baker Road in Minnetonka near 494 and Crosstown.

Minnetonka standoff: Deputy shot released from hospital

The deputy who was shot on Wednesday during a standoff in Minnetonka was released from the hospital Thursday. 

Minnetonka standoff: Man killed at scene identified

The man who was killed during a police standoff in Minnetonka on Wednesday has been identified.

Hennepin Co. deputy hurt in Minnetonka standoff released from hospital [RAW]
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A Hennepin County deputy who was hurt in a standoff in Minnetonka was released from the hospital on Thursday. The sidewalk was lined with law enforcement officials, who clapped as he got into a vehicle and drove off.