Orono man's app inspiring people to pick up litter
An Orono man has found a unique way to motivate people to pick up litter while they?re out for a leisurely stroll. FOX 9?s Maury Glover has the story.
Orono app developer making great strides in cleaning up litter
Going for regular walks can be good for your health, but they can also be an exercise in civic engagement.
Teen pageant queen debuts book about beauty of being different
Orono teenager and vitiligo advocate Mallory Habstritt wrote a book called Angel?s Big Splash. Written in collaboration with her mom, Annalee Habstritt, it?s a sweet friendship book for kids. For more on Angel?s Big Splash, visit: https://www.bebravewithmallory.org/
Orono golf fundraiser helps boy with rare blood cancer
The Brownton Bruins hosted a golf tournament to benefit a boy battling a rare form of blood cancer. FOX 9 photojournalist Scott Wise captured the sights and sounds of that fundraiser.
Dozens of high-end homes targeted by thieves, including Wolves' guard Mike Conley
Two new search warrants in Hennepin County are bringing to light new details in a sweeping high-end burglary investigation spanning the metro. A dozen agencies are investigating more than 60 crimes, trying to figure out if they are connected and find those responsible.
New details in high-end burglaries in Hennepin Co.
New details have emerged in suspect serial high-end burglaries in the Twin Cities metro, as law enforcement agencies are investigating 60 of these types of crimes to see if they are connected. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
Public road or private driveway? Boulder barrier could lead to lawsuit
Two homeowners in Orono are arguing over who does – and doesn’t – have the right to use a road that has been available since 1994. The argument is leading to both sides pointing fingers, and potentially threatening litigation.
Orono road use causing dispute among neighbors
Two homeowners in Orono are arguing over who does ? and doesn?t ? have the right to use a road that has been available since 1994. The argument is leading to both sides pointing fingers, and potentially threatening litigation.
New build in Orono on the Artisan Home Tour
The latest and greatest in home design is on display this weekend and next as part of the Artisan Home Tour. There are 23 homes on the tour, 19 new builds and four remodeled homes. Home No. 6 is in Orono. The contemporary home features floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views and a lower-level sanctuary with a yoga room, sauna and steam shower. The homes are open from noon-6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through June 23. The four remodeled homes are open on the final weekend only. Tickets are required to enter the homes and can be purchased online, at the door or at Bachman?s.
Eli Hart: Honorary playground set to open for community
Volunteers from Mound and nearby communities are set to complete the construction of the Eli Hart Memorial Playground on Thursday.
Large house fire burns in Orono, Minn.
Crews were battling a large fire that broke out at a home in Orono, Minn. on Sunday.
Orono punches ticket to girls state hockey tournament
Orono beat Mound-Westonka Wednesday night to earn a trip to the Girls State Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center.
Teens driving stolen vehicle crash into garage
Teens behind the wheel of a stolen SUV ended up crashing into a garage in the Lake Minnetonka area.
Teens driving stolen vehicle crash into garage near Lake Minnetonka
Orono, Minn. police say four teens were arrested, one as young as age 13, after two stolen vehicle chases in the west metro Monday night -- including one that ended with the stolen vehicle crashing into a garage near Lake Minnetonka.
Orono found in contempt of court in legal battle over fire services
In a rare move, a Hennepin County District Court judge has found the City of Orono in contempt of court amid a dispute over the control of fire departments.
Fireworks on Lake Minnetonka cause fire, damage 5 boats, dock
A fire caused by fireworks at a marina on Browns Bay on Lake Minnetonka damaged several boats and a dock early Wednesday morning.
Long Lake sues Orono over emergency services, fire department usage
A longstanding disagreement between the City of Long Lake and the City of Orono has ascended into a lawsuit over the use of its fire department of emergency services.
Long Lake, Orono fire department dispute
The communities of Long Lake and Orono are in the middle of contentious discussions over the state of a proposed fire department.
Eli Hart killing: Mom sentenced to life in prison for murdering her son
Eli Hart's mother Julissa Thaler has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her 6-year-old son on May 20, 2022.
Neighbors want to preserve Orono golf course as city considers adding pickleball courts
Pickleball problems: At a meeting Monday night, more than a dozen community members told the Orono Park Commission they don't want pickleball courts and an ice rink for hockey added at the 100-year-old Orono Public Golf Course.