BCA assisting Elk River police in 'ongoing investigation', public asked to avoid area
The Elk River Police Department asked the public to avoid the scene of an "ongoing investigation" with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Thursday afternoon.
Strides for Stroke Walk highlights pediatric stroke
Nevaeh Anderson was simply going out for a winter walk with her family three years ago when something strange happened.
Horse being walked like a dog in Elk River on warm January day: Video
It was a perfect day to go for a walk — and take your horse with you — in Minnesota on Wednesday.
Horse being walked like a dog on warm MN day
A FOX 9 viewer captured a person walking their horse like a dog in Elk River on Wednesday. Record high temperatures were reported in the Twin Cities.
Organizations offer diabetic alert dogs for those in need
A pair of Minnesota-based nonprofits, “Wishes and More" and “Picnics With A Pup," are delivering a Christmas bonus to 16-year-old Abby and her diabetic alert dog, Finley.
Service organizations offering canine companions
A coordinated effort has provided an Elk River teen and her family a dog that will help her manager her diabetes. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the story.
FOX 9 Evening News: Dec. 29, 2023
FOX 9 evening news on Dec. 29, 2023.
Elk River mom makes holiday care packages for patients at Maple Grove NICU
An Elk River woman is bringing the spirit of Christmas to her local hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, eleven years after her son was delivered prematurely.
Becker family reunited with beloved statue after it was removed from cemetery
The Connoy family has been reunited with a statue that was lost after being removed from their loved one's gravesite in Elk River.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marcus Elk River Cinema to close 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.