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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Minnesota weather: A little warmer Friday with isolated pop-up rumbles
Friday brings slightly warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine across Minnesota, though a stray afternoon thunderstorm can't be ruled out. The weekend turns much warmer with highs in the 90s.
Minnesota weather: Seasonable warmth and lower humidity Thursday
Thursday brings sunshine, seasonable temperatures, and lower humidity across Minnesota before the heat begins building again this weekend.
Minnesota State Fair's new foods for 2026: Photos
The Minnesota State Fair unveiled its official list of new foods and food vendors for the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota State Fair: Meet the 9 new food vendors for 2026
The Minnesota State Fair announced there will be nine new food vendors serving up food and drinks to fairgoers in 2026.
MN fraud: FBI adds second Feeding Our Future suspect to 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list
A Minnesota man accused of receiving more than $5 million through the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been added to the FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters list. The FBI says Fahad Nur has ties to Somalia and may be living there.
Minnesota weather: Rainfall totals from Tuesday night, Wednesday morning storms
Storms moving across Minnesota Tuesday night into Wednesday morning brought widespread rain to parts of the state, with central areas picking up the highest totals.
Minnesota weather: Scattered storms and a tropical feel Wednesday
After overnight rain, a warm and muggy Wednesday brings scattered showers and thunderstorm chances across Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Tropical heat Tuesday before late day strong storms and heavy rain
A hot and tropical Tuesday in Minnesota brings highs near 90 before storms and heavy rain develop late in the day. These storms carry a level 1 and level 2 risk of severe weather.
Tornado in Becker County injures 3 people, causes significant damage
A tornado touched down near Detroit Lakes Monday evening, injuring three people and leaving behind damaged homes, uprooted trees and downed power lines after severe storms swept across northern Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Tropical heat remains Thursday with storm chances overnight
It will be hot and steamy on Thursday with chances of thunderstorms in the evening and overnight, some possibly severe.