Drought conditions could impact Minnesota Christmas trees for years to come
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.
Minnesota buys ‘cutting-edge’ technology to remove PFAS from water in East Metro
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced on Monday the purchase of state-of-the-art technology aimed at removing and destroying "forever chemicals" from contaminated water in the environment. Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, have been linked to serious health problems.
Community farm continues to give back
FOX 9 checks in on the latest growth at Cimarron Community Farm as the Lake Elmo farm works to help feed its community – one seed at a time.
Ominous clouds spotted ahead of Thursday storms
Storms that dropped some rain and brought a little lightning to the Twin Cities on Thursday came with some ominous-looking shelf clouds.
Lake Elmo cemetery opens after years-long legal fight
Halcyon Cemetery in Lake Elmo is now open after a years-long legal fight over its creation that went all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Lake Elmo cemetery opens after years-long fight
Halcyon Cemetery in Lake Elmo is now open after a years-long legal fight over its creation that went all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Teen driver dies after crashing in closed-off construction zone in Lake Elmo: State Patrol
The teenage driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt when he crashed in a closed-off construction zone and was thrown from the vehicle, the State Patrol says.
Questions remain about future the of Vali-Hi Drive-in
Moviegoers all across Minnesota are wondering the fate of the Vali-Hi Drive-in after speculation over whether or not it was closed began on Facebook.
18-year-old Lake Elmo man killed in fiery crash in Oakdale, Minnesota
An 18-year-old driver was killed in a fiery two-vehicle crash in Oakdale early Saturday morning.
Susan Swedell disappearance: 34 years later, family and deputies haven't given up
It was this date and just about this exact time of night when Susan Swedell was last seen near Lake Elmo. That was 34 years ago and still, very few clues in her disappearance.
34 years later, Susan Swedell's disappearance still a mystery
Susan Swedell was last seen on this day in Lake Elmo, Minnesota 34 years ago. The Washington County Sheriff's Department is trying a new approach on social media to solve the mystery of what happened.
Tee It Up for the Troops plans brand new tournament
"Tee It Up for the Troops" is raising money to support veterans with a brand new event, The Lake Elmo Military Charity Golf Tournament. Executive director Tim Wegscheid joined FOX 9 to preview the tournament and explain how you can get involved.
Man struck by lightning at Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo during Thursday storms
A man was reportedly struck by lightning Thursday night at the Vali-Hi Drive-In theater in Lake Elmo.
More cities implement watering bans as drought conditions worsen across Minnesota
As drought conditions worsen across Minnesota, more cities are implementing watering bans.
Foundation donates Lake Elmo, Minn. smart home to disabled veteran and his family
A veteran, who was injured fighting in Afghanistan, and his family got the chance to move into a new smart home on Thursday, thanks to a donation from a charity group that helps those who've served our country.
Foundation donates Lake Elmo, Minn. smart home to disabled veteran and his family
A veteran, who was injured fighting in Afghanistan, and his family got the chance to move into a new smart home on Thursday, thanks to a donation from a charity group that helps those who've served our country.
No serious injuries after small plane crashes in Lake Elmo, Minn.
Two people are expected to be OK after their plane crashed in a field in the Twin Cities metro on Friday.
Jury finds Minnesota deputy not guilty in 2018 shooting of suicidal EMT
A jury has found Washington County Deputy Brian Krook not guilty of second-degree manslaughter in the deadly shooting of 23-year-old Benjamin Evans in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Mother of Sandy Hook shooting victim speaks at school safety conference in Lake Elmo, Minn.
School leaders and law enforcement from around the state are learning how to make our school safer from gun violence. And they’re getting the perspective from a mother who lost her daughter at the Sandy Hook school shootings.
Lake Elmo reaches settlement with 3M
Lake Elmo reached a settlement with 3M over water pollution.