FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: River Falls Fighting Fish history
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.
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
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.
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.
More of Minnesota is under a hazardous air quality alert, including the Twin Cities, as wildfire smoke intensifies across the region.
Shot in the line of duty: St. Peter officer’s nonprofit is helping his own department heal
A St. Peter police officer is sharing his story of survival after being ambushed and shot in the line of duty. His nonprofit is now helping his own department heal.
A St. Peter police officer is sharing his story of survival after being ambushed and shot in the line of duty. His nonprofit is now helping his own department heal.
St. Peter officer shot on duty; his nonprofit helps cops heal
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Ancient 'lost world' could rewrite history for how first Americans arrived 13,000 years ago
New evidence suggests that Americans may not have arrived in the Americas by the previously thought Bering Land Bridge, but actually by boat.
New evidence suggests that Americans may not have arrived in the Americas by the previously thought Bering Land Bridge, but actually by boat.
A paddler's evacuation from the Boundary Waters
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.
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.
Minnesota DNR contest: Help design the next state parks plate featuring the North Shore
Minnesotans have a chance to leave their mark on the state’s next parks license plate, with a contest focused on the North Shore and the Lake Superior agate.
Minnesotans have a chance to leave their mark on the state’s next parks license plate, with a contest focused on the North Shore and the Lake Superior agate.
MN sues e-cig maker over 'deceptive marketing'
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.
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.
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.
MN wildfires: Fire crosses over from Canadian border
Superior National Forest Fire Management Officer Nick Petrack provides a look at the backcountry wilderness fires threatening the U.S.-Canada border.
Superior National Forest Fire Management Officer Nick Petrack provides a look at the backcountry wilderness fires threatening the U.S.-Canada border.
Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
Canine Brucellosis warnings
Dr. Steve Kivisto with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health discusses the prevalence of Canine Brucellosis, and infection found in several dogs adopted from South Dakota.
Dr. Steve Kivisto with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health discusses the prevalence of Canine Brucellosis, and infection found in several dogs adopted from South Dakota.