12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.
A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.
Man falls to his death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden
A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.
A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.
MN weather: Quiet Father's Day with a mild Monday ahead
Expect a beautiful Father's Day with light winds and filtered sunshine. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.
Expect a beautiful Father's Day with light winds and filtered sunshine. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.
Mystic Lake Amphitheater opens in Shakopee: Minnesota musicians kick off inaugural season
Fans packed the gates for the grand opening of Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Minnesota’s newest outdoor concert venue.
Fans packed the gates for the grand opening of Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Minnesota’s newest outdoor concert venue.
Mystic Lake Amphitheater opens in Shakopee
The Mystic Lake Amphitheater opened Saturday in Shakopee. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
The Mystic Lake Amphitheater opened Saturday in Shakopee. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Burnsville shooting: Suspect in custody after theft sparks fight, leaves 1 hurt
A theft report quickly escalated into a shooting and arrest in Burnsville on Saturday afternoon.
A theft report quickly escalated into a shooting and arrest in Burnsville on Saturday afternoon.
Dakota County investing in affordable housing
Dakota County is investing in affordable housing with a new development.
Dakota County is investing in affordable housing with a new development.
‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures
As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.
As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.
5-year-old girl killed in crash on I-494 in Sunfish Lake
A 5-year-old girl has died after a van she was in crashed in Sunfish Lake Saturday morning.
A 5-year-old girl has died after a van she was in crashed in Sunfish Lake Saturday morning.
Former mob enforcer turned NJ councilman 1 of 2 arrested in extortion case
New Jersey officials arrested two men this week, including a former mob associate turned local councilman, in connection with an extortion investigation.
New Jersey officials arrested two men this week, including a former mob associate turned local councilman, in connection with an extortion investigation.
Flanagan vs. Craig: Top Democrat Senate candidates face off in 1st debate
The two leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate faced off in their first and possibly only debate as they compete for the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith.
The two leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate faced off in their first and possibly only debate as they compete for the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith.
Fraud in Minnesota: Personal care assistant accused of billing Mediciad $116K for services not provided
State investigators are accusing a man who worked as a personal care assistant of defrauding Medicaid out of $182,000 by billing for services that were never provided.
State investigators are accusing a man who worked as a personal care assistant of defrauding Medicaid out of $182,000 by billing for services that were never provided.
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2026 Special Olympics 'Flame of Hope' arrives in Minneapolis [Full news conference]
Minnesota leaders welcomed the 2026 Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" to Minneapolis ahead of the opening ceremony.
Minnesota leaders welcomed the 2026 Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" to Minneapolis ahead of the opening ceremony.
St. Peter officer-involved shooting: Suspect dead, officer shot in the arm
Authorities say a St. Peter Police officer is in stable condition after being shot in the arm and a suspect is dead after a police pursuit led to a standoff on Thursday night.
Authorities say a St. Peter Police officer is in stable condition after being shot in the arm and a suspect is dead after a police pursuit led to a standoff on Thursday night.
2026 Miss Minnesota and Miss Minnesota Teen crowned
Miss Minnesota and Miss Minnesota Teen spoke about their work promoting mental health and social media safety as they prepare for the national competition in September.
Miss Minnesota and Miss Minnesota Teen spoke about their work promoting mental health and social media safety as they prepare for the national competition in September.
MN Governor's Race: House Speaker Demuth on upcoming primary
Minnesota Speaker of the House and candidate for governor Lisa Demuth says she "looks forward" to debating Senator Klobuchar, but she still needs to get through the GOP primary on August, with early voting starting on June 26. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke to her about her about what's next as the race heats up.
Minnesota Speaker of the House and candidate for governor Lisa Demuth says she "looks forward" to debating Senator Klobuchar, but she still needs to get through the GOP primary on August, with early voting starting on June 26. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke to her about her about what's next as the race heats up.
Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
MN weather: Mild and sunny Saturday with a nice Sunday ahead
Bright blue skies and low humidity are on tap for Saturday. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.
Bright blue skies and low humidity are on tap for Saturday. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.
Peggy Flanagan, Angie Craig hold debate
Both vying for the same Senate seat in Congress, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Sen. Angie Craig held perhaps their only debate on Friday night prior to the general election in November. FOX 9’s Maury Glover spoke to both afterward.
Both vying for the same Senate seat in Congress, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Sen. Angie Craig held perhaps their only debate on Friday night prior to the general election in November. FOX 9’s Maury Glover spoke to both afterward.
Spirits high in Minneapolis after Team USA win
Hundreds of World Cup soccer fans gathered in Minneapolis on Friday to cheer on Team USA as it claimed victory over Australia. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis was onsite to join the celebration.
Hundreds of World Cup soccer fans gathered in Minneapolis on Friday to cheer on Team USA as it claimed victory over Australia. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis was onsite to join the celebration.