Harding High School wrestler honored 20 years after sudden death

Competing in the 125-pound weight class in the early 2000s, Harding High School athlete Alex Ruiz wasn’t the biggest athlete on his wrestling team. But now, even two decades after his sudden death in a car crash, he’s still remembered for his larger-than-life personality.

Honoring Harding HS athlete 20 years after his death
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Alex Ruiz was a wrestler at Harding High School before he died 20 years ago suddenly in a car crash. Now loved ones gather to honor him. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.

Minnesota State Fair: Power restored after hour-long outage Friday

The electricity in the air after record-breaking attendance on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair didn’t translate to electrical outlets for a little over an hour on Friday evening.

Getting there: MN State Fair parking reminders
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FOX 9 Morning News takes a live look at one of the Minnesota State Fair parking lots Friday morning and early-rising fairgoers pour in.

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.

St. Paul's El Burrito Mercado ready for 1st fair
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The family-owned market and restaurant has been open for 45 years and after more than a decade of trying to score a spot at the Minnesota State Fair, El Burrito Mercado is getting ready to open their first food booth in the fair's International Bazaar.

Pregnant mother killed in DWI crash
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A Mounds View woman is now facing charges of drunk driving after a weekend crash in Coon Rapids left a pregnant mother dead.

St. Paul cornhole player is now a world champion

A 38-year-old mother of four is now a world champion after winning the Women's Singles title at the American Cornhole League's World Championships in South Carolina.

Minnesota State Fair 2024: What you need to know

The Minnesota State Fair's gates are set to open Thursday at 7 a.m. and this year the fair is launching a new app to help fairgoers navigate the Great Minnesota Get Together. 

Big concert weekend in Twin Cities
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Music fans are gearing up for a big concert weekend in the Twin Cities with headliners like Green Day and Metallica. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more.

Child armed with bat helps dad fend off Maplewood liquor store robber

A man trying to rob a liquor store in Maplewood was no match for the owner's 8-year-old daughter, a criminal complaint details.

Grand Avenue expansion restrictions reduced to support development

The St. Paul City Council has approved a resolution that will ease restrictions on developments along Grand Avenue in an effort to "improve development flexibility, support small businesses, and enhance neighborhood walkability."