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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Red flag warning issued for 35 Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk
A red flag warning has been issued for 35 Minnesota counties on Tuesday due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Minnesota weather: A windy and seasonably mild day Tuesday
A slightly warmer and breezy day brings a mix of sunshine and clouds to Minnesota on Tuesday.
Bloomington apartment fire: Residents rescued as crews battle 2-alarm blaze
Firefighters carried out multiple rescues at a burning apartment building in Bloomington on Monday as crews called a second alarm fire for additional aid.
Metro Transit bus crashes into south Minneapolis home after deadly collision with pickup
A Metro Transit bus crashed into a south Minneapolis home early Monday after a pickup truck driver ran a stop sign and slammed into the bus. Authorities say the pickup truck driver was killed and the bus driver was left injured.
Minnesota weather: Bright Monday before light shower chances late tonight
A pleasant Monday brings sunshine and 60s across Minnesota before a few spotty showers move in late tonight.
Red flag warning issued for 26 Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk
A red flag warning was issued for 26 counties in parts of central and northwest Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions. The warning is in effect from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
Minnesota weather: Bright and warmer Friday before a pleasant Mother's Day weekend
Bright skies and 70s return to the Twin Cities Friday, followed by a quiet and comfortable Mother’s Day weekend.
Former Winona teacher, coach sentenced in student sexual assault cases
A former Winona Senior High School coach and teacher was sentenced on Thursday for sexually assaulting multiple students.
Minnesota air quality forecast for summer 2026: MPCA expects active alert season
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is predicting an active summer for air quality alerts, with multiple days likely impacted by wildfire smoke and elevated ozone levels.
Minnesota weather: A brighter and warmer day on Thursday
After a chilly start, the Twin Cities metro will warm back into the low 60s under mostly sunny skies Thursday.