Katie Wermus
Katie Wermus is a content editor at FOX 9.
Katie graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2021 with a degree in journalism and completed a fellowship with Newsweek before joining the FOX 9 team.
She’s a Minnesota native who enjoys being outside, reading, traveling and all things true crime.
If you have a story idea or news tip, email her at Katelyn.wermus@fox.com
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MN weather: Peak wind gusts in Minnesota Thursday into Friday
A low-pressure system brought intense winds to Minnesota late Thursday into Friday, with several regions reporting gusts between 55 and 70 mph.
Minnesota weather: Gusty winds with some afternoon sunshine on Friday
Friday improves with afternoon sunshine and gradually calming winds before a winter storm arrives in Minnesota this weekend.
Hooters at Mall of America closing its doors after 33 years
Hooters at Mall of America is closing its doors after 33 years in business. The franchise owner attributed the closure to rising operating costs, inflation and increased competition.
Oil from Monticello nuclear plant leak reaches Mississippi River
Xcel Energy said a "small amount" of mineral oil appeared as a sheen near the Mississippi River shoreline following an estimated 200 gallon oil leak at the Monticello nuclear power plant.
Minnesota weather: Rain, snow, and gusty breezes return later Thursday
Rain, snow, and gusty winds move into Minnesota later Thursday. Here's what to expect.
Rochester police fatally shoot man during mental health crisis call
Rochester police fatally shot a man during a mental health crisis call Wednesday night, an incident now under investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Police say the man grabbed an officer's gun, and another officer discharged their weapon.
200 gallons of oil leak at Monticello nuclear power plant: Xcel Energy
About 200 gallons of oil leaked at the Monticello nuclear power plant Tuesday during routine maintenance, with some of the oil entering a discharge canal that connects to the Mississippi River, according to Xcel Energy.
Target slashes prices on thousands of items heading into spring
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
Minnesota weather: Morning snowflakes give way to bright, seasonable Wednesday
Early snow in the Twin Cities clears out for a bright and seasonable Wednesday afternoon with highs near 40.
ICE in Minnesota: Judge finds federal agents likely engaged in ‘unconstitutional’ immigration enforcement
While a federal judge found Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “likely maintained unconstitutional policies" of race-based immigration enforcement and warrantless arrests, he denied a request to block federal agents from carrying out the continued practices in Minnesota.