West Nile virus: Horse in MN dies after contracting disease
A horse in Todd County, Minnesota, is dead after it contracted West Nile virus (WNV) in August, marking the first confirmed equine case in Minnesota this year.
Shakopee firefighters battle liquid glass spill at Anchor Glass Container
Firefighters worked for hours to battle a liquid glass spill at Anchor Glass Container in Shakopee, Minn. on Tuesday.
Plymouth driver fatally struck on Highway 169 after leaving crashed car
A man involved in a single-vehicle crash was fatally struck by a passing driver on Highway 169 after walking onto the roadway early Tuesday morning in Scott County.
Driver fatally struck on roadway in Scott Co
A man involved in a single-vehicle crash was fatally struck by a passing driver after walking onto the roadway of Highway 169 early Tuesday morning. FOX 9’s Bill Keller is in Scott County with more.
Photos: Double rainbow shines after first round of MN storms
A double rainbow shined in the Twin Cities metro after the first round of storms rolled through. on Monday.
ValleyScare, Tricks and Treats Halloween events coming in September
Valleyfair is bringing back its spooky Halloween celebration this fall as a separate ticketed event.
MN Renaissance Festival begins this weekend in Shakopee
For the next seven weekends, you can go back in time to the 16th century. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 53rd season in Shakopee. It’s the largest renaissance festival in the country with annual attendance of 300,000 people. The festival is open weekends, Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 17 through Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine.
Valleyfair Fourth of July Fireworks rescheduled for Labor Day weekend
Valleyfair announced its Fourth of July fireworks, which were postponed due to flooding issues in the park, have been rescheduled for the end of August.
FOX 9 Evening News: July 19, 2024
FOX 9 Evening News: July 19, 2024
Belle Plaine rallies around family after death
A deadly crash killed a 26-year-old man from Belle Plaine and badly injured his wife, but the small Minnesota community is “All in for Ally” and giving a huge boost to both families.
Belle Plaine rallies around newlywed now widowed in CA crash
A deadly crash killed a 26-year-old man from Belle Plaine and badly injured his wife, just as the newlyweds were building a new life in California.
Lakefront Music Fest 2025 announces Miranda Lambert, Foreigner headliners
Fresh off the heels of the year’s show, Prior Lake’s popular Lakefront Music Festival has announced its 2025 headliners in Miranda Lambert, Foreigner and Loverboy.
Minnesota weather: Hot temperatures could impact weekend events
It's expected to be a hot, steamy weekend and those high temperatures could disrupt events planned across Minnesota while putting a strain on the power grid.
Heat could disrupt weekend events in Minnesota
This weekend is expected to bring the hottest temperatures of the year, and the heat could disrupt outdoor events while putting a strain on the power grid.
Valleyfair rides reopen this week following flooding closures
After shutting down several rides, and canceling its Fourth of July fireworks due to flooding, Valleyfair has announced it will reopen several rides by the end of the week.
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store is no longer moving
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store is no longer moving from its home off Highway 169 in Jordan.
Frankie Valli Mystic Lake show announced, billed ‘the last encores’
Legendary group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons have announced a stop at the Mystic Lake Showroom this fall that they’re billing as the “last encores."
Dachshund races coming to Canterbury Park
The horses will be galloping at Canterbury Park on July 3 and July 4 for special race days. On Wednesday there will be live racing, live music and Fireworks. On Thursday there will be wiener dog races in between horse races along with a hot dog eating contest and inflatable pig races. The top four dogs from each heat advance to the Best In Show races on Sept. 1 that will feature all five breeds that will race over the summer.
Valleyfair postpones 4th of July fireworks due to flooding
Valleyfair announced it's postponing the Fourth of July fireworks due to ongoing flooding in the park.
Flooding could put a damper on Twin Cities metro summer fun
Flooding in various parts of the state could have an impact on planned festivities in the Twin Cities metro area.