Christmas tree farms open for the season
With Christmas a little over four weeks away, many families will be heading out this weekend or next for a tree. There are more than 60 tree farms in the state and a few of the state's biggest and oldest are opening this weekend. Krueger’s Christmas Tree Farm is celebrating 70 years in Lake Elmo. They offer both cut-your-own and pre-cut trees, but you do need to reserve a timeslot before arriving. To find a tree farm near you, visit the Minnesota Grown website.
Man fired gun, barricaded himself in Oakdale home: Police
Oakdale police responded to a reported disturbance around 4 a.m. on the 2800 block of Granada Avenue. A man accused of firing a gun inside a home barricaded himself and was "uncooperative" with law enforcement. He eventually surrendered and was taken into custody. A "Code Red" alert was issued for residents in the area, but has since been lifted.
Man arrested in Oakdale after firing gun, barricading himself in home: Police
Oakdale police say a man who reportedly fired a gun inside a home then barricaded himself inside, sparking a large police presence, has been arrested Tuesday morning.
Substitute teacher who reenacted George Floyd's death involuntarily resigns from Prescott police
The police officer and substitute teacher who reenacted George Floyd’s death in a Woodbury High School classroom has resigned from the Prescott Police Department.
Police officer who reenacted Floyd murder resigns
The substitute teacher and now former police officer who reenacted the murder of George Floyd while teaching at Woodbury High School, has resigned from the Prescott Police Department. His resignation was not voluntary, according to the seperation agreement. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
St. Paul Park diesel spill reported on channel leading to Mississippi River
Diesel spilled from a barge on a backwater channel in St. Paul Park, prompting a cleanup effort by an environmental contractor.
Washington Co. Deputy charged in drunk driving crash
A Washington County Sheriff's Deputy is accused drinking and driving, causing a crash that injured children and a couple. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Parents turn tragedy into hope after infant loss
Their world shattered after losing their baby, Sarah and Nate made drastic changes personally and professionally. They sold their home and Nate took a year's leave of absence from his physician assistant job in pediatric neurosurgery, and instead leaned into their faith and bought a ranch now named after Eva. The E. Lind Ranch in Afton offers couples consumed with loss, a place to grieve, at no cost.
Woodbury substitute teacher who reenacted George Floyd's murder has questionable job history
New information has emerged about the substitute teacher at Woodbury High School who was banned from campus after the principal reported that he used a student as a prop in a reenactment of George Floyd’s murder.
Troubled employment history for Woodbury substitute
New documents obtained by FOX 9 detail the troubled employment history for the Woodbury High School substitute teacher who re-enacted George Floyd's murder with a student. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
Cannabis guidelines coming quickly in Minnesota cities, counties
The clock is ticking for cities and counties that want to put limits on recreational marijuana businesses.
Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd’s murder
A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the prone restraint used in the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.
Classical music concert hosted in MN prison
It's very rare for live music to be offered inside a prison. But, Wednesday at the Stillwater prison in Minnesota, performers played classical music in the meal hall for inmates.
Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd's murder on student
A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.
Substitute teacher reenacted Floyd's murder on student
A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School allegedly reenacted George Floyd's murder on a student. Here's the latest from FOX 9 All Day.
Former ranch in Washington County, Minn. declared new wildlife management area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has designated a 1,820-acre wooded area in Washington County as a new wildlife management area.
Several Stillwater prison staff members hospitalized
Nine Stillwater prison staff members were hospital after being exposed to prison officials believe is a synthetic controlled substance. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.
Stillwater prison lockdown: 9 staff members hospitalized for exposure to substance
The Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater went into a lockdown after nine staff members were hospitalized for being exposed to an “unknown substance," according to officials.
Stillwater dance studio celebrates 10 years
Saturday is National Dance Day and it also happens to coincide with the grand opening of a dance studio in Stillwater. Curio Dance has been rapidly growing for the last decade and needed more space so they built a state-of-the-art studio for their 320+ dancers. 40 of those dancers are part of their group called "Up Down Funk." Brother and sister duo, Dario and Giselle Mejia started this troupe for their brother who has special needs. That group, and many others from the studio will be performing at the Grand Opening on Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. It’s located at 1655 Washington Avenue S. in Stillwater and the event is free and open to the public.
Hugo manhunt subject charged with murder in mother's death
The subject of a manhunt north of the Twin Cities has been charged in the brutal assault and death of his mother in their Hugo home.