Minnesota school district unveils new COVID-19 dashboard
With administrators and families keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 community data rates as the school year progresses, a north Twin Cities metro school district is making it easy, putting its known positive cases on a public dashboard for all to see and access.
Minnesota parents push for high school football to return this fall
Last month, the Minnesota State High School League voted to move the football season to the spring due to coronavirus concerns, but some parents are pushing for the games to return this fall.
Businesses, nonprofits impacted by unrest encouraged to apply for SBA disaster loan
Businesses and nonprofits impacted by the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd are encouraged to apply for a disaster loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
52-year-old man reported missing July 9, last seen near Howard Lake, Minnesota
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help to find a 52-year-old man who was last seen near Howard Lake, Minnesota.
Montrose, Minnesota woman uses extra time at home to recreate masterpieces
All of her life, Gina Smith has been interested in art. Now, instead of just appreciating it from afar, she is re-creating it in the comfort of her own home.
14 Minnesota bars and restaurants receive warnings for violating state’s COVID-19 safety guidelines
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety sent warnings to 14 Minnesota bars and restaurants for violating the state’s COVID-19 safety requirements.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads to Maple Lake for match-up between Lakers, Cokato Kernels
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is hitting the road again this week. Wednesday’s match-up pits the Maple Lake Lakers against the Cokato Kernels.
Crews respond to large fire in Hanover, Minnesota
Crews are responding to a large fire Monday evening in Hanover, Minnesota.
Otsego family elated by dog's return after going missing for nearly 6 months
It was a very difficult winter for an Otsego, Minnesota family. Weeks after losing their home to a fire, the Saarela family also lost their family pet.
Parishioners, priest at Annandale church test positive for COVID-19
As Catholic churches in Minnesota push to reopen early in defiance of the governor's order, some parishioners and a priest at a Wright County church have tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 'cluster' linked to Wright County business
Wright County Public Health has determined its first workplace-associated "cluster" of COVID-19 cases, according to a press release.
'I am speechless': Anonymous check to Minnesota small business owner provides much-needed boost
A small business owner in Buffalo, Minnesota received an anonymous donation, which is giving her boutique a much-needed boost amid a time when it is desperately needed.
MDH Commissioner: 89 confirmed COVID-19 cases 'just the tip of the iceberg'
Minnesota’s Department of Health commissioner said the state’s 89 confirmed COVID-19 cases are “just the tip of the iceberg.”
I-94 westbound closed in Monticello, Minn. for serious crash
Traffic headed west on I-94 in Monticello, Minnesota has been blocked after a serious crash Sunday afternoon.
Struggling veteran's Facebook post helps connect him with 'life-changing' service dog in Buffalo, Minnesota
A veteran in Buffalo is grateful for his community after they came together for something that he says has changed his life.
Well-known youth hockey supporter killed in crash near Buffalo, Minn. while on his way home from game
The city of Buffalo, Minnesota is remembering a man killed in a car crash just before 10 p.m. Tuesday. Gary Wagner, 80, had a big impact on Buffalo youth sports for decades, but now, family, friends and the community are grieving.
Fleeing suspect on I-94 unfazed by spike strips, eventually stopped with PIT maneuver
Authorities arrested a man after he led police on a nearly 20-mile chase on Interstate 94 north of the Twin Cities metro Saturday.
Flying into view: The Kites on Ice Festival
It may be the dead of winter, but it's still the perfect time to go fly a kite. The 2nd annual "Kites on Ice Festival" returns to Buffalo this weekend. Some of the beautiful and colorful kites took an early trip to FOX 9 to show off ahead of the main event.
Howard Lake fire chief dies of unexpected heart attack, firefighters pay respects during procession
Fire departments will pay their respects Tuesday to Howard Lake Fire Chief Daryl "Taddy" Drusch, who died of a suspected heart attack after responding to an emergency call.
Pregnant driver crashes stolen car into median in Monticello, Minnesota
A pregnant woman was hospitalized Sunday night after she lost control of the car she was driving and slid into the center median in Monticello, Minnesota.