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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man drives SUV through crossing gates, is struck by train in Clear Lake, Minn.
A train collided with a passenger vehicle Thursday afternoon near Clear Lake, Minn., according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A train collided with a passenger vehicle Thursday afternoon near Clear Lake, Minn., according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Woman killed, man hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Becker, Minn.
A woman died and a man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Becker, Minnesota.
A woman died and a man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Becker, Minnesota.
Volunteers recall the moments crews found missing 6-year-old boy near Becker, Minn.
A six-year-old Minnesota boy is home safe on Wednesday after he went missing Tuesday but was located thanks to hard work by law enforcement, local leaders, and hundreds of members of the community.
A six-year-old Minnesota boy is home safe on Wednesday after he went missing Tuesday but was located thanks to hard work by law enforcement, local leaders, and hundreds of members of the community.
Missing Becker, Minnesota boy thanks dog who kept him safe, 600 volunteers who helped search for him
A 6-year-old boy who went missing after school in Becker, Minnesota Tuesday thanked his dog, Remington, for helping keep him safe until he was found as well as the more than 600 volunteers who helped search for him.
A 6-year-old boy who went missing after school in Becker, Minnesota Tuesday thanked his dog, Remington, for helping keep him safe until he was found as well as the more than 600 volunteers who helped search for him.
Thermal drone video shows moment missing Becker, Minnesota boy, dog were found
A private drone operator using a drone with heat-seeking technology helped law enforcement officers find a missing 6-year-old boy and his dog in Becker, Minnesota overnight Tuesday.
A private drone operator using a drone with heat-seeking technology helped law enforcement officers find a missing 6-year-old boy and his dog in Becker, Minnesota overnight Tuesday.
Missing 6-year-old Minnesota boy found with family dog after 600 volunteers helped search
With the help of over 600 volunteers and one drone operator, officials in Sherburne County say the 6-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday afternoon near Becker, Minnesota was found early Wednesday. He was located about a mile and a half from his home with his dog, Remmie.
With the help of over 600 volunteers and one drone operator, officials in Sherburne County say the 6-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday afternoon near Becker, Minnesota was found early Wednesday. He was located about a mile and a half from his home with his dog, Remmie.