St. Francis Primp Our Tree delivery
A special tree delivery brought joy to a family in St. Francis. FOX 9 elves visited Becky Streich after her sister, Linda, nominated her for the FOX 9's Primp Our Tree campaign. Linda shared that Becky is always giving back to others. Recently, Becky has faced significant losses, including the passing of her mother to throat cancer and her son in a motorcycle accident.
Primp Our Tree Delivery: The Nordhausen family
Michael Nordhausen and his dad, Brandon, received a special delivery from FOX 9's Leah Beno and Garden Guy Dale K. Michael was nominated for the 'Primp Our Tree' campaign by his grandparents. The campaign aims to bring joy to families during the holidays. Last spring, Michael was diagnosed with leukemia and is currently undergoing treatments. The holidays have been busy with doctor's appointments, but the surprise brought a much-needed boost of holiday cheer for the family.
Former car dealer raising brain injury awareness
Richard Herod III, once a familiar face in Twin Cities car commercials, is turning his personal challenges into advocacy for brain injury awareness.
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Going for Gold: Geologist finds flecks of treasure in the metro
When you think of panning for gold, you likely think of states like California or Alaska. One geologist is finding flecks of treasure right in our backyard. Lucas Lundgren is a geologist by trade, but in his free time he pans for gold across the midwest. He calls himself 'The Glacial Goldhunter', and he's created quite the following on Youtube and Instagram. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg followed along on one of his panning expeditions.
Como Zoo bids farewell to Mold-A-Rama Magic machines
A piece of childhood nostalgia is going away at the Como Zoo and Conservatory. The zoo sharing on Facebook that the Mold-A-Rama Magic machines will be leaving the zoo in a few weeks. The company that operates the plastic molds has decided to move them to an attraction that has a longer peak season. Before their departure, Photojournalist Greg Kellogg to captured a few final memories of the famed machines.
Holiday coding camps for kids
A spot in the metro is turning screentime into a skill-building experience. Code Ninjas hosts programs for kids centered around activities including coding games and building robots. The goal is to introduce kids to a world of tech & gain real-world skills. They have camps and classes year-round. Shayne Wells stopped by the Edina location to check out one of their MEA Break camps.
Sisq� hosting go-kart showdown fundraiser
R&B singer Sisq� is hosting a go-kart showdown and Halloween costume party on Sunday, October 26, 2025, to benefit the Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund. The event, called "A Party with a Purpose," will be held at The Fair on 4 inside the Mall of America in Minnesota.
Scroll Smart safety forum aims to teach online safety
Online risks for teens are real. The Southwest Metro Exploitation Crimes Against Children Task Force is hosting a free community forum. It's called Scroll Smart: A Guide for Parents and Teens. The event is happening Thursday, October 23rd at Prior Lake High School from 7:00?8:30 p.m. It is free and open to the community, but not recommended for young children.
Teens create app for IV treatment support
Sitting through long medical appointments can be uncomfortable, lonely, and boring. For Luke Wachowiak, a high school student from Minnesota, this experience was all too familiar as he spent five hours receiving treatments for an autoimmune condition. Determined to make a difference, Luke teamed up with his friend Logan Bracken to create an app called "Together I-V". The app aims to provide support and companionship to individuals undergoing IV treatments, offering a platform for users to connect with others going through similar experiences. Luke and Logan recently appeared on FOX 9 Good Day to discuss their app and how it works.
Mahjong Mania: local club teaches the game to all ages
Mahjong is seeing a rise in popularity in the United States, but the tabletop game has been around for hundreds of years. In the metro, a group of women decided to take their love of mahjong and turn it into a business. The Saint City Mahjong Club aims to teach players of all ages and skill levels how to play the game. They host open play events and learn to play programs at various location across the Twin Cities. Cody Matz stopped by an event in St. Paul to learn more about the game.
Catching up with Jim Rich across the pond
FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is in London ahead of the Vikings game. Ahead of the matchup, he caught up with US Sun Sports Reporter Sunni Upal to talk about the upcoming matchup and the growing popularity of American football overseas.
October: Supporting domestic violence Survivors with resources
In the month of October, you may have noticed a bit more purple popping up around town. It's not just the color of the Vikings. Purple is also a symbol for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the South Metro, there's a group ready to help empower survivors and provide healing. Members of the Southern Valley Alliance joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how they're helping survivors and raising money for their cause.
World's Longest Mini Golf hole showdown
The longest mini golf hole in the world is just north of the metro. Hole 10 at Green Lagoon golf in Chisago City, and it stretches 701 feet! Se Kwon and Tom Butler were able to try it to see who can earn some bragging rights here at the station. Watch to see who won the friendly competition.
Elk River teen shines on Underrated Golf Tour
Elk River Teen William Roiland battled through a summer of competition on Steph Curry?s Underrated Golf Tour to secure a spot in the championship round. William is back in Minnesota and joins FOX 9 Morning News after an exciting trip to the links. He talked about his time on the links and what it was like getting to meet Curry in person.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure impacts millions
A new World Health Organization report sheds light on uncontrolled high blood pressure around the world. Hypertension is known as the silent killer, and health experts say this is a growing public health problem.
'The Floor' returns to FOX ? with a twist
"The Floor" returns to FOX on Sept. 24 ? with a twist to the game. In the premiere episode, Laura Mills from Minnesota will be competing. Mills joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about her time on the show, and what viewers can expect this season.
Ryan Fitzgerald's journey to the MLB
Ryan Fitzgerald always wanted to play baseball in the big leagues, but after years of playing in the minor league system, he wasn't sure his time would come. In May, he got the call that changed everything. He went from playing for the Saint Paul Saints to playing for the Minnesota Twins. He's making the most of the opportunity and hoping for more seasons with the team.
Mini donut truck delivers flavors of fall
Despite our recent warm snap, fall weather will be here soon. At the Arboretum's AppleHouse, there's a popular spot churning out sweet treats perfect for the season. Garden Guy Dale K. visited the North Star Donuts food truck to get a taste of their famous apple cider mini donuts.
Brooklyn Center first responders hold 9/11 stair climb
Brooklyn Center firefighters, police officers and first responders came together to host their first 9/11 stair climb Thursday to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Starting at 8:46am, first responders started climbing on stair steppers to climb a total of 110 flights of stairs. That number represents the number of flights to the top of the Twin Towers.