For some COVID-19 patients, physical rehab follows recovery
Nearly six months after being discharged from the hospital, Sophia Schoolmeesters is still feeling the impacts of COVID-19.
Minnesota school district unveils new COVID-19 dashboard
With administrators and families keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 community data rates as the school year progresses, a north Twin Cities metro school district is making it easy, putting its known positive cases on a public dashboard for all to see and access.
Elk River man charged for secretly recording videos of underage girls in changing rooms, other places
An Elk River man has been charged in Hennepin County District Court after he was caught with a hidden camera in a Mall of America fitting room and at stores, swimming pools and one high school throughout the Twin Cities area.
Dad, stepmom charged in murder of 8-year-old Elk River, Minnesota girl
A dad and a stepmom are facing murder charges in the death of an 8-year-old girl Elk River, Minnesota last week.
Elk River residents asked to conserve water after water main break
Utilities officials in Elk River, Minnesota are asking residents to conserve water after a water main was damaged, according to Elk River Municipal Utilities Interim General Manager Theresa Slominski.
Man arrested for shooting out tires during road rage incident in Elk River, Minn.
A man is in custody after police say he pulled out a gun and fired shots at a vehicle during an incident of road rage in Elk River, Minnesota.
Take two for Paycheck Protection Program
Congress is set to approve a second round of assistance for small businesses totalling $349 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But the money is expected to go even faster the second time around.
Inmate with 'hatred for all law enforcement' attacks officer at Sherburne County Jail
A corrections officer is in the hospital after he was attacked by an inmate Tuesday in Elk River, Minnesota.
State Fire Marshal: Smoking cause of over half of deadly fires in Minnesota so far this year
Of the seven deadly fires that have occurred in Minnesota so far this year, the State Fire Marshal says smoking appears to have caused over half of them.
Gov. Walz sets special elections for two state House seats
Gov. Tim Walz has called special elections in two state House districts to fill the seats in time for the 2020 legislative session, as required by law.
Republican state Rep. Nick Zerwas resigns to spend more time with family after recent heart surgery
Minnesota Republican Rep. Nick Zerwas, who represents Elk River, says he is resigning his seat in the Legislature, triggering a special election.
Election results: School district funding ballot items
Multiple school districts across Minnesota have referendums on the ballot this election for different projects. FOX 9 is tracking the election results as they are coming in.
Elk River power plant decommissioned, will be demolished in spring
A power plant that’s stood in Elk River for almost 70 years has been decommissioned and will be demolished, says its owner.
Elk River, Minn. man offers kidney to fellow firefighter, turns out to be perfect match
An Elk River, Minnesota firefighter diagnosed with a serious disorder was facing a crisis: He is going to need a new kidney.
Video: Black bear caught on home security video wandering Elk River neighborhood
Police in Elk River, Minnesota are reminding residents to remove attractants like bird feeders, pet food and garbage from their yards after a black bear was caught on a home security camera wandering through a residential neighborhood over the weekend.
Elk River team honors classmate killed in crash
The city of Elk River, Minnesota suffered a serious tragedy two months ago when a 12-year-old boy was killed in an accident.