Trial to begin in deadly Forest Lake hit-and-run

The trial for Dylan Simmons, who is accused of hitting and killing 17-year-old Darisha Bailey, is set to begin Monday. FOX 9's Karen Scullin speaks with the victim's family and the suspect's family ahead of the trial.

Woodbury house lit up for the holidays

A Woodbury homeowner has flipped the switch on his holiday light display at 8846 Glacier Road. Mike Pageler says he’s been putting up a light display synchronized to music on FM 97.9 for several years and adds new elements each season. The lights will be on nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1.

Officials warn of ice depth after rescues

A teenage boy is still fighting for his life after falling through the ice at Markgrafs Lake on Monday – one of several rescues around the state that have officials reminding people of ice safety.

Woodbury water rescues: Ice not safe yet

Two separate water rescues on lakes in Woodbury Monday left two people in the hospital, and authorities warning of unsafe ice conditions so far this year still.

Christmas tree farms open for the season

With Christmas a little over four weeks away, many families will be heading out this weekend or next for a tree. There are more than 60 tree farms in the state and a few of the state's biggest and oldest are opening this weekend. Krueger’s Christmas Tree Farm is celebrating 70 years in Lake Elmo. They offer both cut-your-own and pre-cut trees, but you do need to reserve a timeslot before arriving. To find a tree farm near you, visit the Minnesota Grown website.

Man fired gun, barricaded himself in Oakdale home: Police

Oakdale police responded to a reported disturbance around 4 a.m. on the 2800 block of Granada Avenue. A man accused of firing a gun inside a home barricaded himself and was "uncooperative" with law enforcement. He eventually surrendered and was taken into custody. A "Code Red" alert was issued for residents in the area, but has since been lifted.

Police officer who reenacted Floyd murder resigns

The substitute teacher and now former police officer who reenacted the murder of George Floyd while teaching at Woodbury High School, has resigned from the Prescott Police Department. His resignation was not voluntary, according to the seperation agreement. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.

Parents turn tragedy into hope after infant loss

Their world shattered after losing their baby, Sarah and Nate made drastic changes personally and professionally. They sold their home and Nate took a year's leave of absence from his physician assistant job in pediatric neurosurgery, and instead leaned into their faith and bought a ranch now named after Eva. The E. Lind Ranch in Afton offers couples consumed with loss, a place to grieve, at no cost.