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.
Sensory gym for unveiled in Woodbury, offering inclusive play space
Over the weekend in Woodbury, Josephine Martinez unveiled a sensory gym for people with special needs.
Sensory gym for kids opens in Woodbury
A sensory gym has opened in Woodbury to offer kids with special needs a more inclusive way to play. FOX 9's Babs Santos has more.
Stillwater Area High School teen dies after falling through ice on Woodbury lake
Authorities say a teenage boy is dead after falling through the ice on a Woodbury lake earlier this week.
Stillwater inmate dies inside prison, investigation underway
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is investigating after an inmate was found dead at the Stillwater Correctional Facility.
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.
Ice rescues have officials warning of thin conditions, precaution
Two people were rescued from Markgrafs Lake in Woodbury after falling through the ice Monday evening.
Thin ice warning: 2 hospitalized after falling through ice in Woodbury
Two people were hospitalized after falling through thin ice in Woodbury on Monday. Meanwhile, in Duluth, a man died after breaking through the ice. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest on these incidents and with some ice safety tips.
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.
White Bear Lake vs. Rogers high school boy's hockey: Watch
White Bear Lake plays Rogers in this week's FOX 9 Game of the Week on Tuesday — a game you can stream on FOX LOCAL, FOX9.com and YouTube.
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.
Man arrested in Oakdale after firing gun, barricading himself in home: Police
Oakdale police say a man who reportedly fired a gun inside a home then barricaded himself inside, sparking a large police presence, has been arrested Tuesday morning.
Substitute teacher who reenacted George Floyd's death involuntarily resigns from Prescott police
The police officer and substitute teacher who reenacted George Floyd’s death in a Woodbury High School classroom has resigned from the Prescott Police Department.
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.
St. Paul Park diesel spill reported on channel leading to Mississippi River
Diesel spilled from a barge on a backwater channel in St. Paul Park, prompting a cleanup effort by an environmental contractor.
Washington Co. Deputy charged in drunk driving crash
A Washington County Sheriff's Deputy is accused drinking and driving, causing a crash that injured children and a couple. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni 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.
Woodbury substitute teacher who reenacted George Floyd's murder has questionable job history
New information has emerged about the substitute teacher at Woodbury High School who was banned from campus after the principal reported that he used a student as a prop in a reenactment of George Floyd’s murder.