Metro Transit slated to end Northstar train service in January

Metro Transit is planning to end Northstar commuter train service and switch over to a bus service starting in January, according to Metropolitan Council documents.

Details on condemned home after Big Lake baby death
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Documents shed light on the conditions of a home that was condemned after a 6-month-old baby died from meningitis. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the full report.

Big Lake baby death: County got at least 2 complaints
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New details shed light on how authorities sent a "detailed plan" to the family in 2023 after getting complaints about "inadequate supervision" of their children. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the full report.

Big Lake baby died of bacterial meningitis in 'dirty and cluttered house': deputies

The death of an infant in Big Lake, Minn. was caused by bacterial meningitis, an autopsy has found. At the same time, deputies say the child was living in an “extremely dirty and cluttered house" and the investigation into the death is ongoing.

Baby dies, home condemned in Big Lake
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Authorities condemned a home after a 6-month-old baby was found unresponsive inside. That child later died, and an investigation is ongoing. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the full report.

BNSF train derailed in Big Lake
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A BNSF train derailed in Big Lake early Saturday morning. This is the third BNSF train derailment in Minnesota in the past year. There are no reported injuries, and no threat to the public.

Authorities respond to Big Lake train derailment
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A train derailed in Big Lake around 3:15 a.m. Friday, impacting 15 cars carrying consumer goods. The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office said no injuries were reported.

Memorial honors teens killed in Big Lake wreck
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Two crosses along Highway 25 identify Anthony Scott Krider and Donovan Paul Gobel as the two 17-year-old Elk River boys who died early on Saturday morning, after a devastating single-car crash in Big Lake.

Memorial grows for teens killed in Big Lake crash

Two crosses along Highway 25 identify Anthony Scott Krider and Donovan Paul Gobel as the two 17-year-old Elk River boys who died early on Saturday morning, after a devastating single-car crash in Big Lake.

Crash in Big Lake kills 2 teens, seriously injures another

A single car crash in Big Lake, Minnesota killed two teen boys and seriously injured another teen early Saturday morning. 

Dog rescued after falling through ice on Minnesota lake

A dog that fell through the ice in Big Lake on Tuesday was rescued and has been reunited with its owner. 

18-year-old travels from Chicago with gifts, flowers to meet 11-year-old MN girl: police

Big Lake police are warning parents to monitor their children’s cell phone activity after they say an 18-year-old man took a Greyhound bus from Chicago to Big Lake, equipped with gifts and flowers to meet an 11-year-old girl.

50th anniversary of Big Lake's Spud Fest this weekend
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Big Lake is hosting its annual Spud Fest this weekend, marking the 50th anniversary of the event. The weekend includes fireworks, water fights, softball tournament, bingo, pancake breakfast, carnival, parade and other activities. The festival supports summer youth programs.

Big Lake Cheer Team headed to National Cheerleading Championship
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Every high school cheerleader dreams about it, but only the best get the opportunity to compete for the coveted title: National Champions. This week the Big Lake Varsity teams are headed to Walt Disney World to do just that! Co-coaches Derek and Kaylene Nelson joined Good Day to chat about their journey to nationals.

Racist promposal sparks backlash in Big Lake, Minnesota

Some parents and students in the Big Lake, Minnesota community say the school district's apology following a viral racist prom proposal posted on social media is not enough.