Becker family furious son's headstone statue is removed, taken from cemetery
Orono Cemetery is run by a volunteer board made up of six trustees, and one of those trustees tells FOX 9 a sign was posted for six weeks alerting families about an upcoming cleanup.
Orono Cemetery is run by a volunteer board made up of six trustees, and one of those trustees tells FOX 9 a sign was posted for six weeks alerting families about an upcoming cleanup.
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.
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.
Elk River man visiting every MLB stadium
Brad Bjorkman started collecting baseball caps at every Major League Baseball stadium he visited, and now he has just one more stop before completing his collection.
Brad Bjorkman started collecting baseball caps at every Major League Baseball stadium he visited, and now he has just one more stop before completing his collection.
Boston Marathon: Elk River native Emma Bates is first American woman to cross finish line
Elk River, Minnesota, native Emma Bates was the first American woman to cross the finish line at the 127th Boston Marathon Monday morning, according to unofficial race results.
Elk River, Minnesota, native Emma Bates was the first American woman to cross the finish line at the 127th Boston Marathon Monday morning, according to unofficial race results.
Marcus Elk River Cinema to close Tuesday
Another movie theater in the Twin Cities metro is set to close on Tuesday.
Another movie theater in the Twin Cities metro is set to close on Tuesday.
Teen struck by vehicle in Elk River, Minn.
A 14-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Elk River, Minnesota on Tuesday.
A 14-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Elk River, Minnesota on Tuesday.
Family honors drunk driving victims with fundraising efforts
An Elk River family is honoring their late son, Chase Korte, who was killed by an impaired driver by raising thousands of dollars for the advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD).
An Elk River family is honoring their late son, Chase Korte, who was killed by an impaired driver by raising thousands of dollars for the advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD).
Minnesota man shares last wish for 5 donors to support local nonprofit
A Minnesota man battling incurable cancer is sharing his dying wish -- to have five donors help carry the mission of Bags of Smiles, a local nonprofit close to his heart.
A Minnesota man battling incurable cancer is sharing his dying wish -- to have five donors help carry the mission of Bags of Smiles, a local nonprofit close to his heart.
Elk River, Minn. mother gives birth to healthy quadruplets
An Elk River, Minnesota family more than doubled in size this week as they welcomed a remarkable delivery of quadruplets.
An Elk River, Minnesota family more than doubled in size this week as they welcomed a remarkable delivery of quadruplets.
Elk River, Minn. mother gives birth to healthy quadruplets
An Elk River, Minnesota family more than doubled in size this week as they welcomed a remarkable delivery of quadruplets.
An Elk River, Minnesota family more than doubled in size this week as they welcomed a remarkable delivery of quadruplets.
FOUND: Man, 93, with dementia last seen driving to Elk River
A 93-year-old man with dementia has been reported as missing, according to the Minnesota BCA.
A 93-year-old man with dementia has been reported as missing, according to the Minnesota BCA.
Firefighters face more brush fires on Saturday as dry conditions linger
Recent dry conditions in Minnesota have created a dangerous recipe for brush fires this week.
Recent dry conditions in Minnesota have created a dangerous recipe for brush fires this week.
Minnesota school districts prepare for return to in-person learning
School districts across Minnesota are returning to in-person education models as the state loosens up some of its pandemic restrictions.
School districts across Minnesota are returning to in-person education models as the state loosens up some of its pandemic restrictions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.