
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
Withdrawal of ICE in MN depends on cooperation, Trump's border czar says
White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials.
Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed by man with syringe; FBI leading investigation
The FBI is taking over investigating the suspect who sprayed U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with a liquid during her Minneapolis town hall on Tuesday.
Minneapolis shooting: Border Patrol fatally shoots Alex Pretti; witness video conflicts DHS
Federal Border Patrol agents fatally shot a Minneapolis man, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, Saturday morning. This is the third shooting involving federal agents this year, including that fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent on Jan. 7. Find live updates on the story here.
Minnesota school closings for Friday, Jan. 23, due to extreme cold
Several school districts in Minnesota plan to be closed or have e-learning days on Friday due to frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. Find a list here.
Amber Alert canceled after missing MN girl found safe
An Amber Alert issued for a missing 7-year-old girl from Zimmerman, Minnesota, has been canceled after she was found safe. A suspect is in custody.
Minnesota weather: What to expect with extreme cold warning Thursday-Friday
An extreme cold warning is in effect for Minnesota starting Thursday evening, when wind chills could reach 40 and 50 below zero in much of the state. Here's what to expect.
Minnesota school closings: Schools closing early on Wednesday, Jan. 21
Dozens of school districts in Minnesota are closing early on Wednesday due to winter weather. Find a list of schools that are closing early here.
ICE in Minnesota: Activists call for no work, school or shopping on Friday
The surge of immigration officials in the Twin Cities and Minnesota has led to protests and calls for ICE to leave Minnesota. This Friday, clergy, activists and others are calling for no shopping, no work and no school on what organizers are calling a “Day of Truth and Freedom."
MN weather: Calmer and a little warmer Tuesday with a dash of evening light flakes
Minnesota will start to warm up, albeit briefly, for the middle of the work week before it turns frigid again.








