Neighbors want to preserve Orono golf course as city considers adding pickleball courts
Pickleball is a fast-growing sport, and Orono city leaders said they've had several requests for courts where people can play. "I hear it all the time. We do have a large contingent in Orono that just does pickleball, and it's old, it's young," said Mayor Dennis Walsh.
Pickleball is a fast-growing sport, and Orono city leaders said they've had several requests for courts where people can play. "I hear it all the time. We do have a large contingent in Orono that just does pickleball, and it's old, it's young," said Mayor Dennis Walsh.
Eli Hart killing: Mom convicted of first-degree murder
Eli Hart's mother Julissa Thaler has been found guilty on a charge of first-degree murder in the killing of her 6-year-old son on May 20, 2022.
Eli Hart's mother Julissa Thaler has been found guilty on a charge of first-degree murder in the killing of her 6-year-old son on May 20, 2022.
Eli Hart killing: Boy's dad testifies at Julissa Thaler's trial
Testimony in the first-degree murder trial of Julissa Thaler, the mother accused of killing her son, 6-year-old Eli Hart, began Friday, with Eli's father taking the stand.
Testimony in the first-degree murder trial of Julissa Thaler, the mother accused of killing her son, 6-year-old Eli Hart, began Friday, with Eli's father taking the stand.
Eli Hart killing: Mom now charged with first-degree murder
Eli Hart's mother, Julissa Thaler, has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder in the killing of her son on May 20, 2022.
Eli Hart's mother, Julissa Thaler, has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder in the killing of her son on May 20, 2022.
Eli Hart killing: Mom seeks to have statements to police suppressed
The attorney for a mom accused of killing her son, Eli Hart, is seeking to have her statements to investigators suppressed.
The attorney for a mom accused of killing her son, Eli Hart, is seeking to have her statements to investigators suppressed.
Dead body pulled from Lake Minnetonka Monday
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a body was pulled from Lafayette Bay Monday, as law enforcement work to identify the individual.
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a body was pulled from Lafayette Bay Monday, as law enforcement work to identify the individual.
Eli Hart killing: Prosecutors offer deal to mom Julissa Thaler
Prosecutors have offered the mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son and hiding his body in the trunk of a car a deal to plead guilty to second-degree murder.
Prosecutors have offered the mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son and hiding his body in the trunk of a car a deal to plead guilty to second-degree murder.
Eli Hart murder investigation: Police drove mom home before finding 6-year-old's body in trunk
After being stopped by Orono police last Friday, Julissa Thaler said the blood on her face and hands was from her menstruation and the tissue in her car was deer meat. Police released her from the scene and drove her home, later finding the body of her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart, in the trunk of her car.
After being stopped by Orono police last Friday, Julissa Thaler said the blood on her face and hands was from her menstruation and the tissue in her car was deer meat. Police released her from the scene and drove her home, later finding the body of her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart, in the trunk of her car.
Charges: Mom fatally shot 6-year-old son, hid his body in trunk of car
The mom of a 6-year-old boy who was found fatally shot in the trunk of the car she was driving in Mound on Friday has now been charged with murder, accused of shooting him up to nine times in the car with a shotgun.
The mom of a 6-year-old boy who was found fatally shot in the trunk of the car she was driving in Mound on Friday has now been charged with murder, accused of shooting him up to nine times in the car with a shotgun.
Foster mother speaks out about death of Eli Hart
Eli Hart's foster mother tells FOX 9 there was repeated warnings that the boy, who was found dead last week, was in danger.
Eli Hart's foster mother tells FOX 9 there was repeated warnings that the boy, who was found dead last week, was in danger.
Memorial tribute grows after mother charged in Eli Hart's death
Community members held a tribute for Eli Hart Monday night in Spring Park. His mother has been charged in his death.
Community members held a tribute for Eli Hart Monday night in Spring Park. His mother has been charged in his death.
Communities grieve for Eli Hart
Members of the Spring Park, Mound and Orono communities continue to grieve over the death of 6-year-old Eli Hart, who authorities believe was killed by his mother.
Members of the Spring Park, Mound and Orono communities continue to grieve over the death of 6-year-old Eli Hart, who authorities believe was killed by his mother.
Family of boy killed in Mound says state didn't do enough to protect him 'They ignored us'
Family members identified the boy to Fox 9 as six-year-old Eli Hart. They have started a GoFundMe to help pay for the child's funeral expenses.
Family members identified the boy to Fox 9 as six-year-old Eli Hart. They have started a GoFundMe to help pay for the child's funeral expenses.
2 in custody after Orono police find juvenile boy in driver's trunk
Police say a juvenile body was found in the trunk of a vehicle during a traffic stop Friday morning in Mound, Minnesota. An investigation is still ongoing, but police believe that the incident is domestic related and the victim is a male.
Police say a juvenile body was found in the trunk of a vehicle during a traffic stop Friday morning in Mound, Minnesota. An investigation is still ongoing, but police believe that the incident is domestic related and the victim is a male.
Man sentenced in Orono crash that killed Mack Motzko, Sam Schuneman
The drunk driver involved in the deadly wreck that killed two young men in Orono, Minn. last summer was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday afternoon.
The drunk driver involved in the deadly wreck that killed two young men in Orono, Minn. last summer was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday afternoon.
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.
Plea deal for James Blue in crash that killed Mack Motzko, Sam Schuneman
The drunk driver involved in the deadly wreck that killed two young men in Orono, Minn. last July has taken a plea deal that is expected to give him a sentence of more than seven years in prison.
The drunk driver involved in the deadly wreck that killed two young men in Orono, Minn. last July has taken a plea deal that is expected to give him a sentence of more than seven years in prison.
After rash of burglaries Orono police warn residents: Lock your belongings
After a rash of burglaries throughout its community, the Orono Police Department is warning its residents to protect their valuables.
After a rash of burglaries throughout its community, the Orono Police Department is warning its residents to protect their valuables.
Plea deal offered to driver charged in Orono crash that killed 2 men
Prosecutors have offered a plea deal to the driver involved in a deadly crash in Orono over the summer that killed Sam Schuneman and Mack Motzko, son of Minnesota Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko.
Prosecutors have offered a plea deal to the driver involved in a deadly crash in Orono over the summer that killed Sam Schuneman and Mack Motzko, son of Minnesota Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko.
Attorney: Bentley may have malfunctioned before fatal Orono crash
The Orono man who is charged with driving his car nearly 100 mph while impaired, killing two young men, was back in court Monday.
The Orono man who is charged with driving his car nearly 100 mph while impaired, killing two young men, was back in court Monday.