Forest Lake police seek assistance locating missing teen

The Forest Lake Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Desiray Kappes, 14, who was last seen on May 19 around 8:30 a.m.

1 critically injured in White Bear Lake fire

An overnight fire in White Bear Lake left one person with critical injuries, firefighters said on Monday.

2 men charged in $150K Pokémon card heist in Forest Lake, Minn.

In Pokémon, the goal is to "catch 'em' all". Now, more than a year after a brazen robbery in Forest Lake, authorities have done just that.

Washington Co. seeks higher bail for David Powers over threatening jailhouse phone call

David Powers is out of custody Tuesday evening despite authorities concern about apparently threatening comments he made on a recorded jailhouse phone call before his release.

Death of George Musser: Stillwater bar charged with serving underage patrons

The Stillwater bar that allegedly served alcohol to an underage man, who went missing and was later found dead on Christmas Day, is now facing criminal charges.

Father charged with kidnapping infant son in Cottage Grove

A father who took his infant son, whom he doesn't have custody of, has been charged with kidnapping following a Saturday standoff.

Washington Co. woman allegedly held hostage by boyfriend speaks out

A victim of a terrifying attack in her own Lake Elmo home, at the hands of someone she thought she loved, is speaking out to FOX 9, concerned her assailant may have hurt others.

Emu on the loose in Washington County
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Washington County deputies responded to an unusual call for an Emu on the loose in Grant, Minnesota. Body camera footage captured the deputies' encounter with the giant bird.

Man hurt in accidental shooting after being mistaken for turkey

A hunter was hurt on Wednesday in Washington County after deputies say he was accidentally shot after being mistaken for a turkey.

Stillwater woman killed by garbage truck
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An accident involving a garbage truck striking 81-year-old Margaret Peterson has turned fatal in Stillwater. FOX 9?s Rose Schmidt has the details.

ATV crashes kill three children in Minnesota

Three children died in two ATV crashes in Minnesota on Saturday — two 10-year-old girls in Afton and a 13-year-old boy in Lent Township.  

Bill could give big boost to first-generation homebuyers in Minnesota
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A bill under consideration in the Minnesota legislature could be a life-changer for people trying to become a first-generation homeowner.

Minnesota flooding: St. Croix River near Stillwater; swinging bridge near Duluth closed: Videos

The St. Croix River has risen more than 6 feet since Friday, flooding parks and restaurant patios in Stillwater. Flooding is also a problem on the North Shore, closing the iconic swinging bridge in the Jay Cook State Park. 

Flooding in Stillwater; Swinging bridge closed in Jay Cook State Park [RAW]
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The St. Croix River has risen more than six feet since Friday, flooding parks and restaurant patios in Stillwater. Flooding elsewhere is also a problem, closing the iconic swinging bridge in the Jay Cook State Park near Duluth.

St. Croix River to reach major flood stage this week
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The St. Croix River rose more than 6 feet over the weekend, and in Stillwater water is starting to creep into nearby parks and restaurant patios. The city spent weeks preparing for major flooding, constructing a 2,000-foot floodwall along the river and placing tens of thousands of sandbags. Residents hope the temporary berm will prevent the rising river from going into town.