Texas brothers charged in cryptocurrency kidnapping, robbery in MN
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A Washington County family was reportedly kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint for hours by two Texas brothers who ultimately took more than $72,000 in cryptocurrency. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

Texas brothers charged in cryptocurrency kidnapping, robbery in MN

A Washington County family was reportedly kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint for hours by two Texas brothers who ultimately took more than $72,000 in cryptocurrency. The incident led to a shelter in place order that led to the Mahtomedi homecoming game being canceled.

Mahtomedi football game canceled due to reported kidnapping, robbery

Mahtomedi Public Schools canceled its homecoming football game in response to “ongoing law enforcement activity" near the high school campus.

Lake Elmo pickleball noise complaints lead to restricted hours

A popular trend in sports has some surrounding residents of public courts less enthused about the noise it’s making.

Man freed after 27 years on false murder conviction
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Bryan Hooper Sr., who served decades in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder in 1998, walked out of the Stillwater Correctional Facility on Thursday after he was found wrongfully convicted.

Woodbury teacher charged with soliciting multiple minors for sex: Charges

A teacher in Woodbury is facing charges of solicitation after he was arrested trying to “hook up" with a 13-year-old girl that was actually an undercover agent, while also attempting to meet up with another under the same circumstances.

Former Nicole Mitchell Senate District 47 special election candidates decided

A special primary over the Minnesota Senate seat in Woodbury once held by Nicole Mitchell has been won by Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger on the DFL ticket, and Dwight Dorau on the republican side.

MN pharmacists say they were punished after refusing to dispense gender transition drugs

Two Twin Cities pharmacists have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and Walgreens after one was fired, and another had hours reduced when they refused to dispense gender transition medications due to religious reasons.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Aug. 22-24)

There's plenty to do this weekend in Minnesota, from the Minnesota State Fair to speedcubing championships and a festival dedicated to potatoes.

Woodbury Topgolf slated for October opening

The new Topgolf location in Woodbury moved closer to opening on Wednesday as it was granted its liquor license by the Woodbury City Council.

Late Forest Lake Detective Josh Brown honored with procession

The Forest Lake Police Department is honoring the life of late Detective Josh Brown who passed away on Monday.

Gondolier keeps romance afloat on St. Croix River in Stillwater

John Kerschbaum has been taking couples on rides on his authentic Venetian gondola on the St. Croix River for 25 years.

Gondolier keeps romance afloat on St. Croix River in Stillwater
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John Kerschbaum has been taking couples on rides on his authentic Venetian gondola on the St. Croix River for 25 years. The waters of the St. Croix River near downtown Stillwater are a playground for boats of all shapes and sizes. But look closely, and you'll see a touch of Italy making waves near the birthplace of Minnesota.

Social district soon coming to Stillwater?
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Social districts are a new concept in Minnesota that allow people to walk around town with open alcoholic containers. City leaders in Stillwater are gauging interest in bringing it to their city.

White Bear Lake beach concert helps fight hunger
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The White Bear Area Food Shelf is hosting the Heartbeat for Hunger concert Saturday night. Lars Pruitt and the band Yam Haus will perform.

Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS.
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A new FOX 9 documentary tells the inside story of how 3M contaminated the world?s blood and water. Video depositions exclusively obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators reveal what company executives said under oath.