The difficult path to becoming a pilot

As concerns about a pilot shortage in coming years grow, more people are looking at flight training. But, it's a long, expensive journey to go from day one to becoming a commercial pilot.

Eden Prairie home explosion

Authorities are investigating a possible explosion in Eden Prairie that led to two homes catching on fire early Friday morning, leaving four people hospitalized following the incident.

Spring green-up timelapse: Eden Prairie

A timelapse video from the roof of FOX 9 in Eden Prairie shows how things have gone from a gray spring to green early summer. The video is from April 24-May 22, 2023.

Aviation museum plans breakfast, plane giveaway

Inside the Flying Cloud Airport is a hangar full of history. Twice a year, Wings of the North rolls open the doors for the public to see the collection of World War II planes. One of those events is Saturday May 6th. Wings of the North is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8am to 11am. Enter through Gate H on the Northwest corner of the field. Pancake breakfast tickets are available at the door for $8 per person; admission for kids 6-12 is $5; kids 5 and under are admitted free. A family of two adults and two kids is $20. They will also open the sweepstakes to win a plane or $35,000.

Woodworking show at Eden Prairie Center

Woodworkers from across the state are prepping to showcase some of their best and most unique work at the Northern Woods Exhibition 2023. The event will take place at the Eden Prairie Center Atrium Thursday, April 27, through Sunday April 30. The show is free to attend and will include free demonstrations daily. Thursday demonstration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday demonstration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday demonstration from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday demonstration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Art student's book on Chaska FD pheasant

Bird Filreis, a senior at PiM Arts High School, created a children's book for her final graduation capstone project. "The Fire Truck and Fill-Up" is a story inspired by a pheasant who lives near Chaska Fire Department and chases fire engines as they fill up the trucks.