Man dies after ATV breaks through ice during fishing trip in Becker County
A man died after falling through ice during a fishing trip in northern Minnesota on Saturday.
Family grieves gravesite memorial removal
In 2006, the Connoy family lost Jacob, their son and brother, at the age of 27, and laid him to rest at Orono Cemetery in Elk River. But a statue on his gravesite headstone was recently removed.
Amber Alert suspect charged in Crow Wing County
A 41-year-old man accused of abducting a 2-year-old child in Becker and having a standoff with law enforcement in Crow Wing County over the weekend is facing charges in court.
Amber alert canceled: Child found safe, suspect arrested after standoff in Crow Wing County
An amber alert issued Saturday night has been canceled after a 2-year-old boy has been found safe and the suspect has been arrested.
Xcel Energy to build energy storage site in central Minnesota
Xcel Energy announced on Thursday its plans to build an energy storage system in central Minnesota have been approved by state regulators.
Fargo man dies in Becker County snowmobile crash
A Fargo man died after being involved in a snowmobiling crash in Becker County Sunday evening.
Controversial presentation at Becker school board draws outrage from LGBT groups
LGBT students, teachers, and supports showed up to protest a presentation by a controversial group to the Becker school board that activists say espoused anti-Transgender rhetoric.
Driver dies after head-on crash near Big Lake, Minnesota
A driver died after a head-on crash near Big Lake, Minnesota Thursday morning.
Eric Trump promises President Trump will win Minnesota in November
Eric Trump, the son of President Donald Trump, was in Minnesota on Thursday to rally support for his father's re-election campaign.
Crews respond to another fire at Northern Metal Recycling in Becker
Multiple departments responded to a fire at Northern Metal Recycling in Becker, Minnesota on Tuesday evening. Photos from a FOX 9 viewer showed smoke above the plant.
Neighbors celebrate 4-year-old's birthday with parade after coronavirus cancels party
After a Becker, Minnesota girl’s 4th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, neighbors put on a parade Saturday to help her celebrate instead.
Investigators determine Northern Metals Recycling fire was accidental
After weeks of investigating, the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office has finally concluded its investigation into the fire at Northern Metal Recycling in Becker, Minnesota. Officials declared the cause of the fire an accident ignited by a spark or heated metals coming on contact with combustible materials.
Becker residents seek answers from city council in first meeting after Northern Metals fire
In its first meeting after the Northern Metals Recycling fire, the Becker City Council heard from frustrated residents Wednesday night.
Northern Metal Becker facility to remain shut down after court decision on Friday
After a massive fire broke out at the Northern Metals facility in Becker, Minnesota, sending plumes of black smoke and large flames shooting into the air for days, attorneys for the company appeared in court on Friday.
Police: Fire at Northern Metals facility in Becker has been extinguished
Police say the fire at the Northern Metals recycling facility in Becker, Minnesota that raged for days has been put out.
Northern Metals fire: How did the recycling facility end up in Becker?
Four days after flames broke out, the fire at the Northern Metals facility in Becker, Minnesota is still burning and officials say it could still another couple of days before every flame is extinguished.
Northern Metals fire: MPCA air quality test results show no harmful chemicals
Early air quality test results from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency do not show signs of dangerous levels of chemicals following the massive fire at Northern Metals in Becker, Minnesota, according to the latest update from the Becker Police Department.
Minnesota regulators impose restrictions on Northern Metals after fire
Minnesota’s top pollution regulators ordered a Minneapolis recycling company to shut down some of its operations because of a massive fire that has burned for days in Sherburne County.
6 to 8 counties potentially impacted by Northern Metals fire, air quality testing underway
Minnesota health and pollution officials are asking people to stay away from the Northern Metals facility in Becker while crews work to put out the fire and air quality testing continues.
Entering 3rd day Northern Metals fire in Becker, Minnesota 'under control' after 'major progress' overnight
In a release, the Becker Police Department says a fire break has been successfully established to separate the burning car debris from the rest of the lot. The plan, announced Wednesday, is to let the separated section burn out.