Stillwater volunteer firefighter battling rare disease, overwhelmed by community
Late last month a volunteer Stillwater firefighter returned from a work trip to northern Minnesota with a virus his family thought at first was COVID-19. But within days, his headache, sore throat and body aches turned into paralysis of his face and neck, leaving him unable to breathe, speak or swallow.
Stillwater volunteer firefighter battling rare disease, overwhelmed by community
Late last month a volunteer Stillwater firefighter returned from a work trip to northern Minnesota with a virus his family thought at first was COVID-19. But within days, his headache, sore throat and body aches turned into paralysis of his face and neck, leaving him unable to breathe, speak or swallow.
Ominous clouds spotted ahead of Thursday storms
Storms that dropped some rain and brought a little lightning to the Twin Cities on Thursday came with some ominous-looking shelf clouds.
Nonprofit Bear Boating takes seniors, veterans out on the water
At the dock beneath the VFW Post 1782, a pontoon boat powered by volunteers carries a daily manifest of smiles.
Bear Boating offers free rides to seniors on White Bear Lake
A unique service in White Bear Lake aims to get people out into nature. Bear Boating offers free rides to seniors on White Bear Lake. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
Isaac Schuman memorial service held to remember Apple River victim
A celebration of life for Isaac Schuman, who was fatally stabbed on the Apple River in Wisconsin in July, will be held on Tuesday in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Apple River stabbing: Visitation for Isaac Schuman Monday, funeral Tuesday
A celebration of life for Isaac Schuman, who was fatally stabbed on the Apple River in Wisconsin in July, will be held on Tuesday in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Minnesota DOC offering 10k hiring bonus for new correctional officers at 3 prisons
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is offering hiring bonuses for new corrections officers, including those in Oak Park Heights maximum security facility.
A look inside Minnesota's maximum security prison
FOX 9's Rob Olson toured Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility, Minnesota's only maximum security prison, as the DOC is looking to hire more corrections officers.
Boy Scouts try to break Hot Wheels world record in Stillwater
The Northern Star Scouts were trying to crack a world record by running a Hot Wheels car down 3,500 feet of track -- which is about two-thirds of a mile.
Couple who met in line waiting for COVID-19 vaccine get married
Love at first sight. A senior couple living at the Lodge at the Lakes in Stillwater met while waiting in line to get their COVID-19 vaccine in February 2021. John and Linda got married last week in the hallway at their senior living campus because that's where they first met.
Rabbits remain at Peacebunny farm after dead animals recovered during search
One month after the discovery, the Animal Humane Society has allowed 80 to 100 bunnies to remain at the property and others involved early on in the investigation say they have reason to be concerned about the health of those animals.
Vigil held for 17-year-old boy killed in Apple River stabbing
Hundreds of people gathered at a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening for Isaac Schuman, the teen boy who was fatally stabbed while tubing on the Apple River last weekend.
Lake Elmo cemetery opens after years-long legal fight
Halcyon Cemetery in Lake Elmo is now open after a years-long legal fight over its creation that went all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Lake Elmo cemetery opens after years-long fight
Halcyon Cemetery in Lake Elmo is now open after a years-long legal fight over its creation that went all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Teen in custody after man stabbed in Willernie, Minn.
A teen is in custody after a stabbing early Monday morning in a small city in Washington County, Minnesota left a man hospitalized.
Teen driver dies after crashing in closed-off construction zone in Lake Elmo: State Patrol
The teenage driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt when he crashed in a closed-off construction zone and was thrown from the vehicle, the State Patrol says.
Pro skateboarders seek new skate park in Stillwater to honor skater who died
The Stillwater community is coming together to honor a local skateboarder who died last year and aiming to create a new skate park in his honor.
New White Bear Lake tea shop Hello Boba has owner who embodies ‘American Dream’
White Bear Lake has a new business that brings together both American and Asian influences in its drinks. But the real story is the shop’s immigrant owner, who embodies the American dream.
New White Bear Lake shop has owner who embodies 'American Dream'
White Bear Lake has a new business that brings together both American and Asian influences in its drinks. But the real story is the shop’s immigrant owner, who embodies the 'American Dream'.