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.

Troubled employment history for Woodbury substitute

New documents obtained by FOX 9 detail the troubled employment history for the Woodbury High School substitute teacher who re-enacted George Floyd's murder with a student. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.

Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd’s murder

A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the prone restraint used in the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.

Classical music concert hosted in MN prison

It's very rare for live music to be offered inside a prison. But, Wednesday at the Stillwater prison in Minnesota, performers played classical music in the meal hall for inmates.