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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flooding in various parts of the state could have an impact on planned festivities in the Twin Cities metro area.
Flooding impacts several Twin City summer events
Flooding has changed plans for several summer events in places such as Shakopee, St. Paul and Stillwater.
Flooding has changed plans for several summer events in places such as Shakopee, St. Paul and Stillwater.
Valleyfair shuts down 3 rides due to flooding
Flooding along the Minnesota River is impacting operations at Valleyfair.
Flooding along the Minnesota River is impacting operations at Valleyfair.
Valleyfair flooding; Chopper video shows flood damage
Aerial video shows the extent of the flooding at Valleyfair in Shakopee.
Aerial video shows the extent of the flooding at Valleyfair in Shakopee.
Nebraska man charged in violent carjacking spree in Bloomington, Shakopee
A Nebraska man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and carjacking, following a violent incident in Bloomington, Minn. on Sunday.
A Nebraska man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and carjacking, following a violent incident in Bloomington, Minn. on Sunday.
Carjacking arrest in Robbinsdale caught on camera
A suspect's arrest in a carjacking situation that started in Shakopee and ended in Robbinsdale was caught on traffic cameras. The situation started with a carjacking in Shakopee, then another car was stolen in Bloomington where a victim was stabbed. The suspect was then finally arrested in Robbinsdale.
A suspect's arrest in a carjacking situation that started in Shakopee and ended in Robbinsdale was caught on traffic cameras. The situation started with a carjacking in Shakopee, then another car was stolen in Bloomington where a victim was stabbed. The suspect was then finally arrested in Robbinsdale.
Shakopee carjacking suspect carjacks, stabs second victim in Bloomington
The suspect in a carjacking in Shakopee on Sunday afternoon led police on a short chase, then carjacked and stabbed a second victim in Bloomington before finally being arrested in Robbinsdale. The stabbing victim is expected to survive.
The suspect in a carjacking in Shakopee on Sunday afternoon led police on a short chase, then carjacked and stabbed a second victim in Bloomington before finally being arrested in Robbinsdale. The stabbing victim is expected to survive.
High water levels in Minnesota rivers causing danger in water and on trails
Across Minnesota right now, rivers are unpredictable, fast moving and dangerous due to high water levels from a recent deluge of rain.
Across Minnesota right now, rivers are unpredictable, fast moving and dangerous due to high water levels from a recent deluge of rain.
Loosened liquor laws let Minnesota cities expand alcohol sales
Alcohol will flow a little more freely around Minnesota in the coming months, thanks to new laws passed during this year’s legislative session.
Alcohol will flow a little more freely around Minnesota in the coming months, thanks to new laws passed during this year’s legislative session.
'World's Largest Bounce House' is coming to Minnesota this summer
The "World's Largest Bounce House" is coming to Minnesota this summer.
The "World's Largest Bounce House" is coming to Minnesota this summer.
Valleyfair will continue chaperone policy as 2024 season kicks off on Mother's Day
Valleyfair Amusement Park says it will continue its chaperone policy as the park readies to open its gates for the 2024 season on Mother's Day, May 12.
Valleyfair Amusement Park says it will continue its chaperone policy as the park readies to open its gates for the 2024 season on Mother's Day, May 12.
Prison literacy program ‘Freedom Reads’ offers inmate expression outlet
Freedom Reads is working to get small libraries into every single cell block of every single prison in America.
Freedom Reads is working to get small libraries into every single cell block of every single prison in America.
Highway 169 reduced between Shakopee, Jordan beginning Wednesday
A popular stretch of Highway 169 will close between Shakopee and Jordan until mid-August beginning on Wednesday.
A popular stretch of Highway 169 will close between Shakopee and Jordan until mid-August beginning on Wednesday.
Mike Lindell's MyPillow evicted from Shakopee warehouse
A court ordered the eviction of MyPillow from a Shakopee warehouse that it formerly used.
A court ordered the eviction of MyPillow from a Shakopee warehouse that it formerly used.
Final FOX 9 Coffee Break of 2024
FOX 9's Tom Butler and Bisi Onile-Ere stopped by Shakopee Brewhall & Coffee for the final FOX 9 Coffee Break of the season.
FOX 9's Tom Butler and Bisi Onile-Ere stopped by Shakopee Brewhall & Coffee for the final FOX 9 Coffee Break of the season.
Shakopee High School students building outdoor smudging space
Shakopee High School students are in the midst of building one of the first outdoor Native American smudging spaces in the state.
Shakopee High School students are in the midst of building one of the first outdoor Native American smudging spaces in the state.
Shakopee HS Native American smudging space
Students at Shakopee High School are building a Native American smudging space, one of the first in the state.
Students at Shakopee High School are building a Native American smudging space, one of the first in the state.