Sandwich shop opens in Stillwater by 20-year-old entrepreneur

A young entrepreneur is making waves in Stillwater with the launch of a new sandwich shop in a converted bank building.

New gourmet sandwich shop opens in Stillwater
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A new gourmet sandwich shop in Stillwater is owned by a 20-year-old entrepreneur who is betting on himself. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story. 

Gov. Walz previews fishing opener weekend in Stillwater
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 to preview the 2026 Fishing Opener, the unofficial kickoff to summer across the state. Thousands of anglers are expected on the water as Walz highlights the importance of fishing to Minnesota’s economy. The governor discusses plans to go fishing with legislative leaders and his family during the weekend. 

MN fishing opener is this Saturday: What to know
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Brian Nerbonne with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources joined FOX 9 All Day to preview the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend.

Man accused of posing as teen at White Bear Lake High School misses court

A 22-year-old man who authorities say used bogus documentation to enroll at White Bear Lake Area High School failed to appear in court, leading to a warrant to be issued for his arrest.

Black bear spotted in Cottage Grove neighborhood

A black bear was spotted roaming around in a Cottage Grove neighborhood on Friday, according to authorities.

Adult posing as teen at White Bear Lake High School charged with forgery

The 22-year-old man who reportedly posed as a teenager and enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in September 2025 is now facing felony charges.

Stillwater chef wins title, top ranking at International Pizza Expo

A Stillwater pizza maker is earning global recognition after taking home top honors at one of the world’s largest pizza competitions.

Chaotic ambulance crash in Forest Lake
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The Minnesota State Patrol says an M Health Fairview ambulance driver was distracted when he crashed into a truck on the side of a highway in Forest Lake. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest details, and dramatic video.

Rep. Engen DWI arrest: Rep. Walter Hudson was passenger in Engen's vehicle, had gun taken by police

A new police report shows that Rep. Walter Hudson was a passenger in the vehicle during Rep. Elliot Engen's recent drunk driving arrest and was carrying a concealed handgun that was confiscated by White Bear Lake officers.

White Bear Lake community mourns Jessi Pierce, kids at visitation

A public visitation was held Sunday for community members to pay their respects to Jessi Pierce, a beloved Minnesota hockey reporter, as well as her three children, who were all found dead in their home after it caught on fire in White Bear Lake.

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Highway 61 crash in Cottage Grove

Authorities are investigating after a deadly crash on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove left one person dead and another hospitalized.

White Bear Lake fatal fire: Search warrant reveals new details

A search warrant released this week outlines the types of items authorities are searching for as they investigate the deadly house fire in White Bear Lake that claimed the lives of beloved hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children.

Minnesota representative arrested on suspicion of DWI

Minnesota state Rep. Elliot Engen, who is also running for State Auditor, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Friday morning, according to police.

White Bear Lake fatal fire: Mike Hinrichs shares statement

Mike Hinrichs and family shared a statement Thursday after his wife and children died in a house fire in White Bear Lake.

Senate honors Minnesota soldier Nicole Amor killed in Kuwait drone attack

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, a Minnesota native who was killed in a March attack while serving with the Army Reserve in Kuwait.

White Bear Lake fatal fire: Officials release details on ages of children found dead

The White Bear Lake Fire Department shared details on the ages of the children who were found dead in a house fire with their mother, Jessi Hinrichs, who went by Jessi Pierce as a beloved hockey reporter. 

White Bear Lake community unites in grief at concert after tragedies

A grief concert brought the White Bear Lake community together Monday night just days after even more tragic losses touched the city.

White Bear Lake fatal fire: No evidence fire was intentionally set

Firefighters say there is no evidence that suggests the fire that ripped through a White Bear Lake home, which claimed the lives of a beloved hockey reporter and her three children, was intentionally set.