Vadnais Heights could undo new fire station project after complaints

The Vadnais Heights City Council may backtrack on a plan to build a new fire station just a month after approval after some backlash from residents over the cost of the project.

Patriotic Kenny memorial: Hundreds honor Navy veteran, TikTok icon

Hundreds gathered in Vadnais Heights to celebrate the life of Kenneth Jary, better known as "Patriotic Kenny" – a Navy veteran and social media figure remembered for his kindness and dedication to helping others.

Remembering Patriotic Kenny: Public service set for Saturday in Vadnais Heights

The family of Kenny Jary, better known as "Patriotic Kenny," is inviting members of the public to join a public celebration of life honoring the late Minnesota veteran and TikTok star who passed away in May after a battle with lung cancer.

Man arrested in Vadnais Heights sexual assault

A 21-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in Vadnais Heights.

Driver wipes out after Ramsey County chase
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A teen behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle in Vadnais Heights ended up losing control and crashing into a brick sign over the weekend.

Stolen vehicle driver wipes out after chase in Ramsey County

A 17-year-old driver behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle crashed into a brick sign outside a business after trying to outrun deputies in Vadnais Heights on Saturday morning.

MN girl hit by lightning during Florida vacation back home after a year

One mother’s trip to celebrate her daughter’s birthday turned tragic last year after the daughter was struck by lightning. FOX 9 follows her journey back home Minnesota.

DFL proposes new Office of Inspector General, GOP claims 'publicity stunt'

A DFL lawmaker hopes to establish a Minnesota Office of Inspector General (OIG) during the next legislative session, but a GOP critic says the move is a "publicity stunt" after a similar proposal earlier this year.

Children rescued from Vadnais Heights fire
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Two young children were rescued from the home by firefighters, and two other victims, another child and an adult, were able to escape the home. All four victims were taken to the hospital. FOX 9 reporter Babs Santos has the full story.

From Laos to Legos: Vadnais Heights man uses toy bricks to share Hmong culture

Greg Rhodes, a Lego enthusiast, created a 3D diorama using Legos to depict Hmong history and culture, inspired by traditional Hmong story cloths.

Wife of Minnesota DOC commissioner charged with attempted murder of vulnerable adult son

Julie Louise Myhre-Schnell, 64, is facing a charge of premeditated first-degree attempted murder for allegedly putting anxiety medication in her son's feeding bag in hopes that he would "go to sleep forever," according to court records.

Vadnais Heights school district to pay $325k in sexual assault lawsuit

The Vadnais Heights school district must pay $325,000 as part of a settlement in a lawsuit alleging school officials failed to protect a student from the sexual abuse of a teacher. 

Community gathers at vigil for family killed at Vadnais Lake

Members of the Hmong community and other residents came together on Saturday to grieve and to heal at a vigil for an entire family now dead after a tragic series of events.

Deputies say 3 children murdered in Vadnais Heights were drowned

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of the three children murdered over the weekend in Vadnais Heights, who authorities say were drowned at the hands of their mother.