Elk River man threatens neighbor with gun, yells about their 'sexual preference': Charges
An Elk River man is accused of yelling at his neighbors about their "sexual preference" before threatening them with a firearm while their children were outside.
Elk River vs. Brainerd high school football
Watch Elk River take on Brainerd high school on Sept. 6, 2024.
Lightning strike sparks fire at Elk River couple's dream home
As a carpenter by trade, Bob Bostrom built his dream house by hand nearly 25 years ago. Seeing the home where he and his wife raised their children become a burned-out shell is almost too much to take.
Lightning strike sparks Elk River house fire
A homeowner was left reeling by an act of God that left his home seriously damaged.
Hero dad found dead after Mississippi River search near Elk River
The body of a father who went missing in the Mississippi River near Elk River, Minn. on Friday, after rescuing both his son and daughter from the waters, has been found dead.
Witnesses recall when man went under in Mississippi River in Elk River, search continues
Law enforcement spent the day on the Mississippi River on Saturday, searching for a missing father who went under while saving his son and daughter.
Search continues for man after Mississippi River rescue
The search continues for the man who went under in the Mississippi River while trying to save his two children. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Latest updates: Search for dad who saved 2 kids, went under on Mississippi River in Elk River
The search continues for man who reportedly went underwater in the Mississippi River near Elk River and didn’t resurface Friday.
BCA assisting Elk River police in 'ongoing investigation', public asked to avoid area
The Elk River Police Department asked the public to avoid the scene of an "ongoing investigation" with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Thursday afternoon.
Strides for Stroke Walk highlights pediatric stroke
Nevaeh Anderson was simply going out for a winter walk with her family three years ago when something strange happened.
Horse being walked like a dog in Elk River on warm January day: Video
It was a perfect day to go for a walk — and take your horse with you — in Minnesota on Wednesday.
Horse being walked like a dog on warm MN day
A FOX 9 viewer captured a person walking their horse like a dog in Elk River on Wednesday. Record high temperatures were reported in the Twin Cities.
Organizations offer diabetic alert dogs for those in need
A pair of Minnesota-based nonprofits, “Wishes and More" and “Picnics With A Pup," are delivering a Christmas bonus to 16-year-old Abby and her diabetic alert dog, Finley.
Service organizations offering canine companions
A coordinated effort has provided an Elk River teen and her family a dog that will help her manager her diabetes. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the story.
FOX 9 Evening News: Dec. 29, 2023
FOX 9 evening news on Dec. 29, 2023.
Elk River mom makes holiday care packages for patients at Maple Grove NICU
An Elk River woman is bringing the spirit of Christmas to her local hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, eleven years after her son was delivered prematurely.
Becker family reunited with beloved statue after it was removed from cemetery
The Connoy family has been reunited with a statue that was lost after being removed from their loved one's gravesite in Elk River.
Becker family furious son's headstone statue is removed, taken from cemetery
Orono Cemetery is run by a volunteer board made up of six trustees, and one of those trustees tells FOX 9 a sign was posted for six weeks alerting families about an upcoming cleanup.
Family grieves gravesite memorial removal
In 2006, the Connoy family lost Jacob, their son and brother, at the age of 27, and laid him to rest at Orono Cemetery in Elk River. But a statue on his gravesite headstone was recently removed.
Elk River man visiting every MLB stadium
Brad Bjorkman started collecting baseball caps at every Major League Baseball stadium he visited, and now he has just one more stop before completing his collection.