Mahtomedi chlorine leak causes evacuation of nearby homes
A chlorine leak caused three homes to be evacuated in Mahtomedi before a hazmat team was able to mitigate the incident.
Oakdale senior home housekeeper fired, charged after hidden camera catches theft
In early November, Sandi Gudahl, who lives at The Waters of Oakdale senior living facility in Oakdale, noticed about $700 missing from her apartment. She suspected a housekeeper, which prompted her son, Boyd Gudahl, to install a hidden camera that looks like a phone charger in her bedroom.
Park of Cottage Grove at East Ridge boy's basketball: Watch
East Ridge hosts Park of Cottage Grove in this week's FOX 9 Game of the Week on Tuesday — a game you can stream on FOX9.com and YouTube.
Forest Lake teen's death leads to vehicular homicide conviction for man who ran her over
Dylan Simmons has been found guilty of unintentional homicide, criminal vehicular homicide and three counts of second-degree assault for running a teen girl over in Forest Lake after a fight during the summer of 2023.
Good Samaritan recognized as hero for helping save man's life in Cottage Grove
Growing up, Lauren Rowe always knew she wanted to help people. At 22 years old, she's already off to a good start.
Cottage Grove woman honored for saving life
A Cottage Grove woman is being honored for saving the life of a man who was having a heart attack at a gas station. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story.
2nd 'Today's Harvest' site opening in Maplewood
A free, fresh food market is opening in Maplewood this week for anyone who needs it. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Open Cupboard Executive Director Jessica Francis about the organization's goals.
Fight breaks out as testimony starts in Forest Lake hit-and-run trial
Tensions boiled over outside the courtroom on Wednesday as testimony got underway in the trial of Dylan Simmons, the man charged with murder for running a teen girl over in Forest Lake.
Trial to begin in deadly Forest Lake hit-and-run
The trial for Dylan Simmons, who is accused of hitting and killing 17-year-old Darisha Bailey, is set to begin Monday. FOX 9's Karen Scullin speaks with the victim's family and the suspect's family ahead of the trial.
Sensory gym for unveiled in Woodbury, offering inclusive play space
Over the weekend in Woodbury, Josephine Martinez unveiled a sensory gym for people with special needs.
Sensory gym for kids opens in Woodbury
A sensory gym has opened in Woodbury to offer kids with special needs a more inclusive way to play. FOX 9's Babs Santos has more.
Stillwater Area High School teen dies after falling through ice on Woodbury lake
Authorities say a teenage boy is dead after falling through the ice on a Woodbury lake earlier this week.
Stillwater inmate dies inside prison, investigation underway
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is investigating after an inmate was found dead at the Stillwater Correctional Facility.
Woodbury house lit up for the holidays
A Woodbury homeowner has flipped the switch on his holiday light display at 8846 Glacier Road. Mike Pageler says he’s been putting up a light display synchronized to music on FM 97.9 for several years and adds new elements each season. The lights will be on nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1.
Officials warn of ice depth after rescues
A teenage boy is still fighting for his life after falling through the ice at Markgrafs Lake on Monday – one of several rescues around the state that have officials reminding people of ice safety.
Ice rescues have officials warning of thin conditions, precaution
Two people were rescued from Markgrafs Lake in Woodbury after falling through the ice Monday evening.
Thin ice warning: 2 hospitalized after falling through ice in Woodbury
Two people were hospitalized after falling through thin ice in Woodbury on Monday. Meanwhile, in Duluth, a man died after breaking through the ice. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest on these incidents and with some ice safety tips.
Woodbury water rescues: Ice not safe yet
Two separate water rescues on lakes in Woodbury Monday left two people in the hospital, and authorities warning of unsafe ice conditions so far this year still.
White Bear Lake vs. Rogers high school boy's hockey: Watch
White Bear Lake plays Rogers in this week's FOX 9 Game of the Week on Tuesday — a game you can stream on FOX LOCAL, FOX9.com and YouTube.
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.