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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After deputy's car hit, sheriff's office warns drivers to slow down, move over
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to slow down and, if possible, move over, when they see emergency vehicle on the side road.
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to slow down and, if possible, move over, when they see emergency vehicle on the side road.
91-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man receives high school diploma
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
MnDOT working on new tech to warn drivers of icy roads
In the coming days, thermometers in the Twin Cities are set to drop below zero, making for brutal conditions for people who have to go outside but also creating potentially hazardous driving conditions.
In the coming days, thermometers in the Twin Cities are set to drop below zero, making for brutal conditions for people who have to go outside but also creating potentially hazardous driving conditions.
Fallen teammate serves as inspiration for Dassel-Cokato High's playoff push
It has been 46 years since Dassel-Cokato High School made the Minnesota state football championship tournament. Now that they’re in, their goal now is to add more hardware to the trophy case. They’re hoping to make history, but also do it in honor of a teammate, who passed away.
It has been 46 years since Dassel-Cokato High School made the Minnesota state football championship tournament. Now that they’re in, their goal now is to add more hardware to the trophy case. They’re hoping to make history, but also do it in honor of a teammate, who passed away.
Election results: School district funding ballot items
Multiple school districts across Minnesota have referendums on the ballot this election for different projects. FOX 9 is tracking the election results as they are coming in.
Multiple school districts across Minnesota have referendums on the ballot this election for different projects. FOX 9 is tracking the election results as they are coming in.