
Melissa Turtinen
Melissa Turtinen is the digital content manager at FOX 9.
Melissa is a native of Minnesota, who has been a reporter and editor in the Twin Cities since 2013. Prior to that, she was a reporter and web producer in Boston.
She enjoys being outside, exploring new places and spending time with family, friends and her two corgis, Ella and Pickles.
If you have a story idea or news tip, email her at melissa.turtinen@fox.com.
The latest from Melissa Turtinen
MN weather: Winter storm warning issued; dangerous travel conditions possible this weekend
A winter storm warning has been issued for the Twin Cities and parts of Minnesota this weekend due to a winter storm that's expected to move into the Upper Midwest.
Minnesota weather: Winter storm watch for parts of MN, Twin Cities this weekend
A winter storm watch has been issued for the southern half of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, and parts of Wisconsin this weekend.
Minnesota snow totals from March 10-11
Some areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin picked up several inches of snow, while accumulations were lighter in the Twin Cities metro. Here's a look at snow totals.
Minnesota Frost vs. New York Sirens: How to watch, stream
The Minnesota Frost are traveling to Denver to play the New York Sirens on Sunday, March 15, in a game you can watch on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.
D'Amico & Sons closing last 2 Minnesota restaurants
D’Amico & Sons is set to close its Edina and Golden Valley locations, marking the end of an era for the beloved Italian café chain in Minnesota. However, the catering operation will continue in the Twin Cities metro.
2026 FOX 9 Town Ball Tour schedule
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour returns for the ninth year, kicking off on June 10. Here's this year's lineup.
Pablo Lopez will have surgery, miss the 2026 season
Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez will be out for the 2026 season because he'll have to have surgery on his injured elbow.
Minnesota weather: Messy commute after Twin Cities' largest snowfall of season
A winter storm dumped several inches of snow across the Twin Cities metro Wednesday, and record-breaking snow in northern Minnesota. This is making for a messy morning commute Thursday. Find live updates on weather and road conditions here.
Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby canceled for third year in a row
After rescheduling the sled dog race due to the lack of snow, the Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby has canceled this year's race – marking the third year in a row the race has been canceled due to lack of snow.
Minnesota school closings for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
A winter storm dumped several inches of snow across the Twin Cities metro and even more snow across northern Minnesota this week, prompting some schools to delay start times or close altogether on Thursday.









