Bridge by Rapidan Dam being demolished [RAW]

The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure due to flooding on the Blue Earth River in June of 2024. Officials previously said there was concern about the County Road 9 bridge, located just south of the dam, due to erosion. SkyFOX captured crews working to demolish the bridge on Jan. 7, 2025.

Mankato student asks McDonald's for a PlayPlace

An elementary school student wrote a persuasive letter to the owner and operator of Bamco McDonalds, which runs three sites in Mankato, to build a PlayPlace at one of its locations. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego sat down with Owner and Operator Colleen Vanblarcom on the impact that letter had.

David Kingsbury: 'Fravel can't be punished enough'

After Adam Fravel was found guilty of all counts, including first-degree murder, in the killing of Madeline Kingsbury, David Kingsbury, Maddi's father, spoke outside of court Thursday. He thanked the community and said Fravel's actions ruined his life and two families, adding "Fravel can't be punished enough."

Adam Fravel found guilty of murder

Adam Fravel has been found guilty on four counts of murder for killing his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his children, Madeline Kingsbury. Fravel faced charges of premeditated first-degree murder, first-degree murder with a past pattern of domestic abuse, and two counts of second-degree murder. His sentencing is scheduled for December.