Stillwater teen identified as 'Jane Doe' found dead in Texas in 1980

After more than four decades, investigators in Texas have been able to match the remains of an unknown girl found dead in Texas in 1980 to a missing girl from Stillwater, Minnesota.

Derek Chauvin and ex-wife plead not guilty to financial fraud charges

Derek Chauvin and his ex-wife made virtual court appearances Friday afternoon in Washington County, pleading not guilty to financial fraud charges.

Man charged in Woodbury grad party shooting wants some charges dropped

The man charged in a deadly drive-by shooting outside a high school graduation party in Woodbury is now asking for some of the charges against him to be dropped. 

Gov. Tim Walz visits new Stillwater COVID-19 rapid testing site
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Minnesota Gov. Walz visited the new Stillwater COVID-19 rapid testing site Thursday. State-run locations are opening in Crookston, Hutchinson and Stillwater this week. More sites will open next week in Inver Grove Heights, Wadena, Hibbing and Albert Lea.

Grants at University of St. Thomas make higher education more attainable
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The University of St. Thomas' School of Engineering is taking steps to make higher education more attainable. The school is on the receiving end of a nearly $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Good Samaritans save dogs from house fire in Cottage Grove

A school resource officer and a police officer saved two dogs from a house fire Wednesday morning in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Stillwater School District informs parents of canceled bus routes days before school starts

On Friday, some parents in the Stillwater School District received an email saying because of bus driver shortages, the district will not be able to offer transportation for nearly a quarter of their scheduled routes, impacting 3,950 students for the foreseeable future.

Neighbors protest proposed housing development by Cottage Grove nature preserve

Neighbors in Cottage Grove are raising concerns over the environmental implications of building homes on what is now 180 acres of mostly untouched landscape.

Neighbors protest proposed housing development by Cottage Grove nature preserve
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Neighbors in Cottage Grove are raising concerns over the environmental implications of building homes on what is now 180 acres of mostly untouched landscape.

Police: 3 teens arrested in Woodbury vehicle thefts, more suspects likely involved

Three teenagers were arrested in Woodbury Saturday in connection with a rash of vehicle thefts in recent weeks, although police believe more suspects are involved.

Metro Transit only operating 3 Minnesota State Fair express bus routes this year

Metro Transit announced this week it will be scaling back its express bus service to the Minnesota State Fair this year due to a shortage of drivers.

Tee It Up for the Troops plans brand new tournament
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"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.

Five vehicles stolen in two hours in Woodbury, keys left inside

Woodbury police are calling on residents to lock their car doors following a recent spike in vehicle thefts, especially on the east side of the city.

Five vehicles stolen in two hours in Woodbury, keys left inside
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Woodbury police are calling on residents to lock their car doors following a recent spike in vehicle thefts, especially on the east side of the city.

Memorial forest in Scandia, Minn. offer new option for your final resting place
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Instead of a funeral with a traditional burial and casket, a memorial forest in Scandia, Minnesota is giving people a new option to memorialize their loved ones.