Teen flees police, crashes car into yard during chase: Waite Park PD
A 17-year-old is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, then crashing a car into a yard a short time later.
A 17-year-old is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, then crashing a car into a yard a short time later.
VP JD Vance visits Annunciation Church
A week after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Vice President JD Vance and his wife traveled to Minneapolis to pay their respects and meet with those impacted by the shooting.
A week after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Vice President JD Vance and his wife traveled to Minneapolis to pay their respects and meet with those impacted by the shooting.
Annunciation parent: 'Something has to be done'
Kacie Sharpe, whose son was sitting near Fletcher Merkel when he was fatally shot while attending mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church, stood outside the building on Wednesday during Vice President JD Vance's visit. She said, ?We do not need these weapons to protect ourselves. We do not need these weapons to hunt. We do not need them. They're for the military. ?. This is not OK. ?. This is a political problem. Something has to be done. My son lost his best friend in the world because these politicians won't do anything." Sharpe said they feel ?hopeless? that something will be done to prevent similar shootings in the future. ?We need something to be done.? Sharpe said an armed guard or armed teachers would not have prevented the Annunciation shooting from happening. She added her son misses his best friend and Fletcher was a great child.
Kacie Sharpe, whose son was sitting near Fletcher Merkel when he was fatally shot while attending mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church, stood outside the building on Wednesday during Vice President JD Vance's visit. She said, ?We do not need these weapons to protect ourselves. We do not need these weapons to hunt. We do not need them. They're for the military. ?. This is not OK. ?. This is a political problem. Something has to be done. My son lost his best friend in the world because these politicians won't do anything." Sharpe said they feel ?hopeless? that something will be done to prevent similar shootings in the future. ?We need something to be done.? Sharpe said an armed guard or armed teachers would not have prevented the Annunciation shooting from happening. She added her son misses his best friend and Fletcher was a great child.
Eagan PD deploys 'Grappler' tool for first time to stop police chase
For the first time, the Eagan Police Department deployed a new tool that uses a net to stop fleeing motorists.
For the first time, the Eagan Police Department deployed a new tool that uses a net to stop fleeing motorists.
JD Vance visits Annunciation Church a week after mass shooting
A week after a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured 21 other people, Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church to pay respect to the victims.
A week after a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured 21 other people, Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church to pay respect to the victims.
Annunciation shooting: JD Vance visits Minneapolis
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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JD Vance arrives at Annunciation Church [FULL]
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Church to pay their respect to the victims.
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Annunciation Church to pay their respect to the victims.
'Bright colors' requested at funeral for Annunciation student Fletcher Merkel
A funeral service has been planned this weekend for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, one of the two children killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
A funeral service has been planned this weekend for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, one of the two children killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
2025 State Fair poll: Gun control, cannabis and sports stadiums
An annual survey conducted at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair by a non-partisan outlet offers a glimpse into the current opinions of Minnesotans on issues ranging from gun control to fishing licenses and sports stadiums.
An annual survey conducted at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair by a non-partisan outlet offers a glimpse into the current opinions of Minnesotans on issues ranging from gun control to fishing licenses and sports stadiums.
Annunciation victim's dad calls into KDWB
Jesse Merkel, the father of Fletcher Merkel, called into Falen's radio show on KDWB on Tuesday. Jesse said one of Fletcher's favorite moments was when he got to be on the radio with Falen and Colt.
Jesse Merkel, the father of Fletcher Merkel, called into Falen's radio show on KDWB on Tuesday. Jesse said one of Fletcher's favorite moments was when he got to be on the radio with Falen and Colt.
Minnesota abortion access challenge struck down in district court
A lawsuit that banded together pregnancy health centers, doctors and potential mothers in an effort to challenge Minnesota’s abortion access laws has been dismissed in district court.
A lawsuit that banded together pregnancy health centers, doctors and potential mothers in an effort to challenge Minnesota’s abortion access laws has been dismissed in district court.
2 charged in connection to deadly mass shooting outside Minneapolis school
Two people are now facing charges connected to the deadly mass shooting just steps from a Minneapolis school that came one day before the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Church last week.
Two people are now facing charges connected to the deadly mass shooting just steps from a Minneapolis school that came one day before the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Church last week.
Xcel Energy Center is now Grand Casino Arena
The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul is becoming the Grand Casino Arena on Wednesday, ending the era of the X. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the story.
The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul is becoming the Grand Casino Arena on Wednesday, ending the era of the X. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the story.
Annunciation shooting: JD Vance visiting Minneapolis
Vice President JD Vance and his wife are visiting Minneapolis on Wednesday in the wake of the Annunciation mass shooting. The church is also holding a blood drive on Wednesday, which marks a week since two children were killed and more than a dozen others were injured.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife are visiting Minneapolis on Wednesday in the wake of the Annunciation mass shooting. The church is also holding a blood drive on Wednesday, which marks a week since two children were killed and more than a dozen others were injured.
Minnesota weather: Breezy and cool Wednesday, chilly outlook to finish this week
It’s a chilly and breezy Wednesday in Minnesota, with below-average temperatures and the chance for a few stray showers.
It’s a chilly and breezy Wednesday in Minnesota, with below-average temperatures and the chance for a few stray showers.
Diane?s Place wins national award
Diane's Place has been named Restaurant of the Year by a major culinary magazine. FOX 9?s Maury Glover talked with its executive chef about her achievement and what comes next.
Diane's Place has been named Restaurant of the Year by a major culinary magazine. FOX 9?s Maury Glover talked with its executive chef about her achievement and what comes next.
Diane’s place in NE Minneapolis named Restaurant of the Year
Diane's Place has been named Restaurant of the Year by a major culinary magazine. FOX 9’s Maury Glover talked with its executive chef about her achievement and what comes next.
Diane's Place has been named Restaurant of the Year by a major culinary magazine. FOX 9’s Maury Glover talked with its executive chef about her achievement and what comes next.
Annunciation shooting moves community toward action
As Annunciation families are starting to grieve the unimaginable tragedy, community members are making sure the victims are not forgotten or alone.
As Annunciation families are starting to grieve the unimaginable tragedy, community members are making sure the victims are not forgotten or alone.
Minnesota State Fair attendance falls shy of record, most attended since 2019
The numbers are out, and the Minnesota State Fair fell just shy of setting an overall attendance record.
The numbers are out, and the Minnesota State Fair fell just shy of setting an overall attendance record.
Minnesota mayors call for politically difficult assault weapons ban
Minnesota mayors representing almost 20% of the state's population are demanding a ban on assault weapons.
Minnesota mayors representing almost 20% of the state's population are demanding a ban on assault weapons.