MN school considering repealing hate symbol ban
The Forest Lake School Board is debating repealing a school policy that bans hate speech on clothing. The policy currently bans clothing that features confederate flags, KKK, and swastika symbols. A school board meeting on Thursday featured an hour-long listening session during which residents expressed their concerns over the proposed dress code policy change. Ultimately, the school board voted to send this proposal back to the policy committee, where they can dig into more specifics.�
The Forest Lake School Board is debating repealing a school policy that bans hate speech on clothing. The policy currently bans clothing that features confederate flags, KKK, and swastika symbols. A school board meeting on Thursday featured an hour-long listening session during which residents expressed their concerns over the proposed dress code policy change. Ultimately, the school board voted to send this proposal back to the policy committee, where they can dig into more specifics.�
Minnesota DOC outlines plans to move inmates from Stillwater prison ahead of closure
A memo from the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is outlining plans to begin reducing inmate population at the Stillwater prison, which is slated to close.
A memo from the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is outlining plans to begin reducing inmate population at the Stillwater prison, which is slated to close.
Woman drowned in White Bear Lake was beloved Metro Transit police officer
A community is mourning the sudden loss of Metro Transit police Sgt. Beverly “Bev" Rodriguez, who people said they will remember most as someone who served with both strength and compassion.
A community is mourning the sudden loss of Metro Transit police Sgt. Beverly “Bev" Rodriguez, who people said they will remember most as someone who served with both strength and compassion.
Metro Transit police officer dies after falling into White Bear Lake
Authorities say a 40-year-old woman who died after being pulled from White Bear Lake on Sunday was a sergeant with the Metro Transit Police Department.
Authorities say a 40-year-old woman who died after being pulled from White Bear Lake on Sunday was a sergeant with the Metro Transit Police Department.
Woman dies after being pulled from White Bear Lake
A 40-year-old woman died after she entered the water from a boat at White Bear Lake. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
A 40-year-old woman died after she entered the water from a boat at White Bear Lake. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Woman dies after being pulled from water at White Bear Lake
A woman has died after she was pulled from the water at White Bear Lake Sunday afternoon.
A woman has died after she was pulled from the water at White Bear Lake Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota lobbyist charged after texts threatening to shoot lawmakers
A lobbyist from Minnesota faces charges after allegedly threatening to shoot lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol, detailing how much ammo he had, and an intent to “blow somebody’s face off."
A lobbyist from Minnesota faces charges after allegedly threatening to shoot lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol, detailing how much ammo he had, and an intent to “blow somebody’s face off."
Therapists on 4 legs (and 2) keeping up with growing popularity of non-traditional therapy
The idea for Acres for Life Therapy and Wellness Center started nearly three decades ago, before Lynn Moore knew anything about equine therapy.
The idea for Acres for Life Therapy and Wellness Center started nearly three decades ago, before Lynn Moore knew anything about equine therapy.
Vikings fan remembered through moving dance tribute choreographed by daughter
A dance studio in the north Metro is putting dance and football together for a moving tribute to a Minnesota Vikings fan.
A dance studio in the north Metro is putting dance and football together for a moving tribute to a Minnesota Vikings fan.
City of Landfall proclaims independence, celebrates with party
The City of Landfall on Thursday proclaimed its independence from Washington County, ensuring that the mobile home park along I-94 will never be sold.
The City of Landfall on Thursday proclaimed its independence from Washington County, ensuring that the mobile home park along I-94 will never be sold.
City of Landfall celebrates independence
The City of Landfall celebrated their independence Thursday. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
The City of Landfall celebrated their independence Thursday. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
Man shot after fight at White Bear Lake bar
A man was injured after shots were fired at a White Bear Lake bar over the weekend.
A man was injured after shots were fired at a White Bear Lake bar over the weekend.
Several MN cities rank in top 100 on Best Places to Live ranking
Five Minnesota cities rank in the top 100 on U.S. News and World Report's Best Places to Live in 2025-26 ranking.
Five Minnesota cities rank in the top 100 on U.S. News and World Report's Best Places to Live in 2025-26 ranking.
Staff, union leaders responds to Stillwater prison closing
Correction officers and union leaders are calling for state leaders to stop the closure of Stillwater prison. They claim they were not warned about the closure, and have not been given a plan for going forward.
Correction officers and union leaders are calling for state leaders to stop the closure of Stillwater prison. They claim they were not warned about the closure, and have not been given a plan for going forward.
Union leaders say Stillwater prison closing is 'dangerous' and 'disrespectful' to staff
Correctional staff and union leaders are calling for state leaders to stop the closure of Stillwater prison.
Correctional staff and union leaders are calling for state leaders to stop the closure of Stillwater prison.
Crash near Cottage Grove involving semi leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries
The Minnesota State Patrol says at least one person is seriously injured after a semi-truck hit a pickup truck in Denmark Township near Cottage Grove on Wednesday afternoon.
The Minnesota State Patrol says at least one person is seriously injured after a semi-truck hit a pickup truck in Denmark Township near Cottage Grove on Wednesday afternoon.
Cottage Grove bus driver charged with DWI after alleged 0.28 BAC
A 36-year-old Hastings man is accused of drunk driving after showing up to his shift as a bus driver more than three times the legal limit.
A 36-year-old Hastings man is accused of drunk driving after showing up to his shift as a bus driver more than three times the legal limit.
Washington Co. horse tests positive for virus that leads to debilitating disease
A Washington County horse has reportedly tested positive for an infectious virus that can lead to incoordination and hind-end weakness.
A Washington County horse has reportedly tested positive for an infectious virus that can lead to incoordination and hind-end weakness.
Jill Sobule's booking agent speaks out about her legacy, and time in Twin Cities
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule was found dead in a house fire in Woodbury. Officials say it happened Thursday morning.
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule was found dead in a house fire in Woodbury. Officials say it happened Thursday morning.
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule remembered by agent
Jill Sobule was remembered by her agent after she was found dead after a Woodbury house fire. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Jill Sobule was remembered by her agent after she was found dead after a Woodbury house fire. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.