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
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.
Air traffic controllers seek public's help at MSP Airport to end government shutdown
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was one of 19 airports where air traffic controllers handed out leaflets to travelers on Tuesday. For one day, air traffic controllers across the U.S. approached travelers with a leaflet and a friendly request.
Southwest LRT tests runs celebrated by Met Council as major milestone
The Metropolitan Council and local leaders celebrated a milestone in the construction of the Southwest Light Rail project after testing of the Green Line extension started last week.
Grand Avenue reopening after 6-month construction project
After six months of construction that affected a popular stretch of Grand Avenue in St. Paul, officials are celebrating its reopening on Tuesday.
An inside look at how Minnesota fire investigators are trained to follow rules
Minnesota fire investigators are sharpening their skills with hands-on training, solving fire mysteries in staged scenarios. With the help of cutting-edge Lidar technology, they can now create virtual replicas of fire scenes.
Edina schools among first in MN to allow high school students to carry, administer naloxone
Edina high school students are now allowed to carry and administer Naloxone, also known as Narcan, under a policy approved by the school board this week.
Gov. Walz blasts Trump trade war as ‘Destroying American farmers’
The Trump administration is expected to announce an aid package for farmers affected by tariffs soon.
Emotional plea from Minnesota mother: Please check your CO detectors
For nearly 30 years, Cheryl Burt has lived with the pain of losing her two youngest sons. Her advocacy is why Minnesota is now giving 2,500 carbon monoxide detectors away to eight communities deemed at the most risk.
Another milestone in decades long goal to reconnect Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis
For nearly two years, the giant piece of real estate at Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue has been vacant, the former K-Mart demolished.
As government shutdown drags on, keep an eye on MEA break travel plans
Travelers, be prepared: the ongoing government shutdown could impact your MEA break plans. Sick calls from TSA agents led major delays during the last shutdown, and are already causing disruptions now. Stay informed and check your flight status regularly for updates.