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.
Hugo assault suspect criminal history detailed
Following a domestic assault turned fatal on Monday night in Hugo, FOX 9’s Babs Santos looks at the lengthy criminal history of the suspect now in custody.
Murder suspect arrested after manhunt in Hugo
The man wanted for a murder in Hugo, Minn. has been arrested Tuesday morning, after an overnight manhunt in Washington County.
Northern Lights shine in Minnesota: Photos
A strong geomagnetic storm in Earth's atmosphere made for a spectacular show of the Northern Lights in Minnesota overnight.
Murder suspect arrested after Hugo manhunt
The man wanted for a murder in Hugo, Minn. has been arrested Tuesday morning, after an overnight manhunt in Washington County.
Search underway after woman beaten to death in Hugo
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said authorities are searching for 45-year-old Trever Wunderlich, who is said to be a person of interest after a 68-year-old woman was assaulted and later died from her injuries.
Oakdale police officer lawfully used force during March standoff
The officer who fired a shot at a man during an hours-long standoff in Oakdale acted lawfully in his use-of-force, the Washington County Attorney's Office determined.
Storms leave destruction in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Storms that tore across Minnesota and Wisconsin damaged several properties and left a big mess for residents to clean up. Power was also knocked out in some areas. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest on the destruction left behind by the storm system.
Mayor of Cottage Grove on state of emergency [RAW]
Cottage Grove Mayor Myron Bailey spoke about the state of emergency declared in the city after Thursday night's storms.
Cottage Grove hit hard by severe storms, mayor declares state of emergency
The mayor of Cottage Grove has declared a state of emergency after recent severe weather caused "significant damage" in the area.
Cottage Grove state of emergency after severe storm
The City of Cottage Grove has declared a state of emergency after severe weather on Thursday left a path of damage and downed trees.
Cottage Grove man stole $157K in romantic, family schemes: Charges
Oluwole Salu, 33, is accused of orchestrating a series of scams over the course of years, including schemes where he posed as a relative or romantic interest to convince people to send money, officials said.
Alamao Draftouse to reopen Woodbury theater in August
Alamo Drafthouse in Woodbury is getting ready to welcome back moviegoers after announcing its closure in June.
Driver charged in Lake Elmo crash that killed 5-year-old girl
A 48-year-old driver is facing charges in a Lake Elmo crash that left a 5-year-old girl dead earlier this year.
Woodbury Target standoff: Attorney's office says police acted lawful in shooting of suspect
The Washington County Attorney's Office has concluded that when the Woodbury police officer and Washington County Sheriff's Deputy shot the man who pointed a pellet gun at them, it was a lawful use of force.
Afton Alps bringing back tubing this winter with a newly constructed park
Afton Alps is bringing back a fun winter activity with the launch of a new tubing park this winter.
Major road closures could impact your commute in Twin Cities metro
Drivers in the eastern and western Twin Cities metro could face significant disruptions, with two major road closures set to begin on Monday.