Rob Olson
Rob tells a story like few others in our business; in fact, a lot of us here at FOX 9 think he should write a book someday.
Rob reports weekdays for FOX 9 News; and he’s never seen a State Fair or Minnesota Wild story that he didn’t like.
Rob grew up in four different towns in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota so his roots run deep. And he must like flying; he once circumnavigated the globe….he left New York and kept flying east until they he hit Hawaii. We imagine there was a stop or two. Oh, and that meant he crossed the International Date Line and had two Tuesdays. At least it wasn’t two Mondays.
The latest from Rob Olson
Downtown Minneapolis: Strong signs of recovery, challenges remain
Over lunch in the Minneapolis Armory Thursday, about 1,000 people from the downtown business community heard part progress report, part pep rally. Downtown Minneapolis has bright spots, but hurdles remain.
ICE tactics questioned after Brooklyn Center man lured from home, detained
Jesus Flores was taken into ICE custody on Feb. 12 after two women came to his door in Brooklyn Center home and told him they were having car trouble and needed help. Flores was deported more than 15 years ago and remains undocumented.
MN State Patrol dispatchers honored for work during annunciation shooting
Erin Madison and Kate Geissler were given the Chief’s Commendation Awards for their roles in Annunciation mass shooting emergency response.
Minnesotans are seeing higher utility bills this winter: Here’s why
A sudden and drastic spike in natural gas prices due to storms in January have Minnesotans seeing sticker shock on their recent heating bills.
Minnesota child care operators say federal funding freeze ‘devastating’
Child care operators in Minnesota say if federal funds are lost, thousands of families will pay the price.
Gov. Walz: ‘No evidence’ of fraud in billions despite allegations
Governor Tim Walz is under ever-increasing criticism for how his administration has handled rampant fraud in state-administered federal programs.
South metro schools threat: 1 in custody, 2 questioned
One teenager was arrested and two others have been questioned after a series of threats against south Twin Cities metro schools between Sunday and Tuesday.
St. Paul to residents: We hear you on plowing frustrations
With the snow still falling, the questions began coming into St. Paul Public Works. Why can’t a snow emergency begin right away? It’s the way the system is set up, the public works director explains. And they’re looking at a way to do it better.
Lutsen Lodge arson charges: Long road ahead for former owner, resort
Joe Friedrichs, who has extensively covered the February 2024 fire, says the evidence “does not paint a good picture," but notes it is largely circumstantial.
Suspect arrested after armed robbery of men making music video
Police say they got a clear picture of a robbery suspect because his victims were actively recording.