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.
Becker Schools to close Thursday due to Northern Metals fire
The Superintendent made the decision to close schools Thursday after the Northern Metals fire is expected to blaze through the day after starting Tuesday.
Firefighters to separate burning cars from rest of the pile and let Northern Metals fire burn itself out
Officials are keeping a close eye on air quality as a fire at the Northern Metal Recycling facility in Becker, Minnesota continues to burn Wednesday.
Fleeing suspect on I-94 unfazed by spike strips, eventually stopped with PIT maneuver
Authorities arrested a man after he led police on a nearly 20-mile chase on Interstate 94 north of the Twin Cities metro Saturday.
Officials say it could take days to fully extinguish Northern Metals fire in Becker, Minnesota
Officials are investigating a fire that started overnight at the Northern Metal Recycling facility in Becker, Minnesota. As officials warn residents of poor air quality, the police chief said it could take days to fully extinguish the fire.
Smoke from Becker, Minnesota fire visible on FOX 9 radar
After a fire ignited at the Northern Metal Recycling facility in Becker, Minnesota, the smoke has become an issue for neighboring areas. It's even large enough to be seen on the FOX 9 radar.
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.
Fresno, California mass shooting suspect arrested in Big Lake, Minn. on New Year's Eve
The man was one of four gang members who have been charged in the mass shooting. He is awaiting extradition to California where he could face the death penalty.
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.
Big Lake, Minn. police send out warning after Facebook post falsely accuses man of being a ‘creeper’
A warning post shared on a community Facebook page labeled a man who has lived in Big Lake, Minnesota for 50 years as a pervert for something he didn’t do.