FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Keeping fighting fish broadcasts afloat
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River Falls Utility Director for River Falls Municipal Utilities keeps the live streams up and running for the River Falls Fighting Fish. FOX 9's Jim Rich caught up with him to learn more about the impressive operation. 

Ramsey County takes DHS to federal court over U.S. citizen's forcible removal

Ramsey County investigators are pushing for answers after federal agents removed a man from his home and have now taken their case to federal court.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Border battle with Hudson, River Falls managers
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This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, it's a rivalry game in Wisconsin between the River Falls Fighting Fish and Hudson River Rats. River Falls manager Josh Eidem, and Hudson manager Carl "Frenchy" LaBreche join the set to talk about their rivalry.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Turf field for River Falls Fighting Fish
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This week on the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we're in River Falls, the home of the Fighting Fish. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich catches up with VFW Manager and Fish coach Ryan Bishop. He explains the team's mission to have a fully artificial turf field.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: River Falls Fighting Fish history
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This week for the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, we're in River Falls, Wisconsin, to hang out with the Fighting Fish. Greg Peters, the River Falls Baseball Council President since 2017, joins to talk about the history of the team.

BWCA wildfires continue to escalate, peacetime emergency extended
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Wildfires continue burning across northeastern Minnesota, where 17 active fires, collectively known as the July Lightning Event, have scorched about 55,000 acres. The BWCA is closed, and Gov. Walz has extended a peacetime emergency 30 days. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.

Minnesota air quality alert: Twin Cities air now considered hazardous

More of Minnesota is under a hazardous air quality alert, including the Twin Cities, as wildfire smoke intensifies across the region.

St. Peter officer shot on duty; his nonprofit helps cops heal
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St. Peter police officer Austin Buss was shot in the line of duty. Now his nonprofit is helping other first responders heal. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has the story. 

Ely mayor shares wildfire update
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As wildfires continue to burn across northern Minnesota, Ely Mayor Heidi Omerza joins us with an update on local conditions, the community's response, and what residents and visitors should know.

Parasitic illness spreading: How to protect your family in Minnesota

A parasitic infection causing weeks of stomach trouble is spreading across the country, but Minnesota health officials are working to keep it at bay.

Ely recording studio helps wildfire evacuees protect instruments
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As wildfires continue to impact northern Minnesota, Elephant Yolk Recording Studio in Ely is offering free storage for musical instruments belonging to evacuees. Owner Timothy Loney joins us to explain how the idea came together and why preserving these instruments matters during an evacuation.

Robbinsdale launches new app for alerts

The City of Robbinsdale is rolling out a new way for residents to connect with police and get city alerts, all through a free mobile app.

MN fraud: Minnesota DHS continues pause on new providers in high-risk Medicaid programs

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is extending its pause on accepting new providers for 12 high-risk Medicaid programs as it continues its efforts to combat fraud.

Former DHS agent from Minnesota sentenced in child porn case

A former DHS agent from Minnesota charged in a child porn case has been sentenced after admitting to having sex with an underage girl on multiple occasions.

Gunflint Trail Canoe Races postponed amid wildfires
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The annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races have been postponed because of wildfire activity in northern Minnesota. Gunflint Lodge owner John Fredrikson joins us to discuss the decision, current conditions along the Gunflint Trail, and the importance of the event, which raises money for the Gunflint Volunteer Fire Department.

A paddler's evacuation from the Boundary Waters
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After wildfire activity prompted evacuations in the Boundary Waters, The Barefoot Paddler, Mark Zimmer, made his way out of the BWCA. He shares a firsthand account of the evacuation and conditions in the wilderness.

MN sues e-cig maker over 'deceptive marketing'
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is taking legal action against a prominent e-cigarette manufacturer, citing violations of state laws on deceptive vaping products and consumer protection as teen vaping remains a national epidemic.

Woman charged after man hurt, dog killed during Monticello hit-and-run

A St. Cloud woman faces felony charges after police say she struck a man and his dog with her car in Monticello and left the scene, according to a complaint filed in Wright County District Court.