Friends of the Fair: The work behind the Minnesota State Fair Foundation
It's Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair, and it's Friends of the Fair Day. Alyssa O'Sullivan joined the FOX 9 Sunday Morning Show to talk about the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, and the fair's non-profit partners.
It's Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair, and it's Friends of the Fair Day. Alyssa O'Sullivan joined the FOX 9 Sunday Morning Show to talk about the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, and the fair's non-profit partners.
State Fair DNR camera provides live look at Fish Pond
If you've ever been to the Minnesota State Fair, you know the DNR Fish Pond is a popular spot. Many visitors stand and watch the fish from above, but the Minnesota DNR has a live camera to show you what's going on underwater. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has more with Neil Vanderbosch, Assistant Regional Fisheries Manager with the DNR.
If you've ever been to the Minnesota State Fair, you know the DNR Fish Pond is a popular spot. Many visitors stand and watch the fish from above, but the Minnesota DNR has a live camera to show you what's going on underwater. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has more with Neil Vanderbosch, Assistant Regional Fisheries Manager with the DNR.
'Fallen Heroes' examines firefighter PTSD
Filmmaker Joe Carlini discusses “Fallen Heroes,” a new documentary examining PTSD, suicide and the lasting trauma experienced by first responders. Carlini traveled across the country speaking with firefighters who responded to traumatic events.
Filmmaker Joe Carlini discusses “Fallen Heroes,” a new documentary examining PTSD, suicide and the lasting trauma experienced by first responders. Carlini traveled across the country speaking with firefighters who responded to traumatic events.
MN school bus law changes when drivers must stop
Minnesota drivers are being reminded about changes to the state's school bus safety law as more students return to school. Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart explains why drivers must stop within 20 feet when a school bus has flashing red lights, regardless of the position of its stop arm.
Minnesota drivers are being reminded about changes to the state's school bus safety law as more students return to school. Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart explains why drivers must stop within 20 feet when a school bus has flashing red lights, regardless of the position of its stop arm.
Driver killed after Honda strikes overpass bridge in Oakdale
A driver was killed Saturday afternoon after his vehicle left the road and struck a bridge foundation in Oakdale, troopers said.
A driver was killed Saturday afternoon after his vehicle left the road and struck a bridge foundation in Oakdale, troopers said.
Dinkytown shooting leaves 2 men hurt; 1 arrested
Two men were shot in Dinkytown early Sunday morning, the second act of violence in the area just days before University of Minnesota students are set to start fall classes.
Two men were shot in Dinkytown early Sunday morning, the second act of violence in the area just days before University of Minnesota students are set to start fall classes.
Police calls surge near new St. Paul encampment
After St. Paul closed the Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment, officials estimate 90 to 100 people moved to an encampment near Shepard Road and Randolph Avenue. Police calls in the surrounding area jumped from an average of 11 per month to 145 in August, while nearby residents and first responders raised safety and access concerns.
After St. Paul closed the Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment, officials estimate 90 to 100 people moved to an encampment near Shepard Road and Randolph Avenue. Police calls in the surrounding area jumped from an average of 11 per month to 145 in August, while nearby residents and first responders raised safety and access concerns.
Police calls near St. Paul’s Randolph homeless encampment up more than 1,200% after Pig’s Eye clearing
A St. Paul encampment has more than tripled in size — and city leaders say the situation may now be more dangerous than the one they just shut down.
A St. Paul encampment has more than tripled in size — and city leaders say the situation may now be more dangerous than the one they just shut down.
MN weather: Dry and humid Sunday, storm chances to west
It will be a warm and humid final fair Sunday for the Twin Cities while the best chance of storms will be in western Minnesota ahead of storm chances on Labor Day.
It will be a warm and humid final fair Sunday for the Twin Cities while the best chance of storms will be in western Minnesota ahead of storm chances on Labor Day.
MN weather: Dry Sunday, storms chances to west
Minnesota is in for a warm and humid Sunday, with lower 80s for much of the state and a high near 83 in the Twin Cities. Most areas will see a mix of sunshine and clouds, while storm chances remain mainly in western Minnesota and a few showers linger in the north.
Minnesota is in for a warm and humid Sunday, with lower 80s for much of the state and a high near 83 in the Twin Cities. Most areas will see a mix of sunshine and clouds, while storm chances remain mainly in western Minnesota and a few showers linger in the north.
Labor Day travel costs could hit record high
Americans are hitting the road and taking to the skies this Labor Day weekend, even as rising costs could threaten to squeeze the holiday budget.
Americans are hitting the road and taking to the skies this Labor Day weekend, even as rising costs could threaten to squeeze the holiday budget.
Minnesota Vikings bringing back Harrison Smith for 2026 season
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
FOX 9 fun at the Minnesota State Fair
Believe it or not, we're just over 50 hours away from the end of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Since the Minnesota State Fair opened at 7 a.m. on the first day, we at FOX 9 have been having a lot of fun. Here's a few highlights from our time at the 2026 State Fair.
Believe it or not, we're just over 50 hours away from the end of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Since the Minnesota State Fair opened at 7 a.m. on the first day, we at FOX 9 have been having a lot of fun. Here's a few highlights from our time at the 2026 State Fair.
Allina doctors at Unity, Mercy hospitals file strike notice after 3 years without contract
Doctors at two Twin Cities hospitals are heading toward a strike after years of stalled contract talks.
Doctors at two Twin Cities hospitals are heading toward a strike after years of stalled contract talks.
Interstate 94 shooting: Man critically hurt on Minneapolis freeway
A man is fighting for his life after a shooting on a Minneapolis freeway Saturday afternoon.
A man is fighting for his life after a shooting on a Minneapolis freeway Saturday afternoon.
St. Paul Saints 1959 bat boy set to rejoin team
If you're headed out to the St. Paul Saints game next Friday, Sept. 11, you will see a fun bit of history playing out in the dugout. Back in 1959, Len Kijenski was the bat boy for the Saints. Now 67 years later, he's going to suit up for the Saints once again. He joined FOX 9 News at 5 to give us a look ahead.
If you're headed out to the St. Paul Saints game next Friday, Sept. 11, you will see a fun bit of history playing out in the dugout. Back in 1959, Len Kijenski was the bat boy for the Saints. Now 67 years later, he's going to suit up for the Saints once again. He joined FOX 9 News at 5 to give us a look ahead.
Nepal flooding kills 1,300, hundreds still missing
Ten days after flooding in Nepal that has left 1,300 people dead, rescuers were able to pull two men from the rubble. The rescue is offering hope that others might still be found alive as hundreds are believed to still be trapped underneath the devastation. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has more.
Ten days after flooding in Nepal that has left 1,300 people dead, rescuers were able to pull two men from the rubble. The rescue is offering hope that others might still be found alive as hundreds are believed to still be trapped underneath the devastation. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has more.
State Fair shuts down Matt Little's world handshake record attempt
Democrat Matt Little was aiming to shake more hands than any politician in history over eight hours at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, but officials shut him down before he could get there.
Democrat Matt Little was aiming to shake more hands than any politician in history over eight hours at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, but officials shut him down before he could get there.
Jessi Pierce Community Cup: St. Paul tournament honors hockey reporter, her 3 children
The Minnesota hockey community will come together in December to honor Jessi Pierce and her family.
The Minnesota hockey community will come together in December to honor Jessi Pierce and her family.
Hennepin County deputy injured after pursuit of stolen vehicle ends in crash
Authorities say a Hennepin County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured early Friday morning after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in a crash.
Authorities say a Hennepin County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured early Friday morning after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in a crash.