Gov. Tim Walz visits new Stillwater COVID-19 rapid testing site
Minnesota Gov. Walz visited the new Stillwater COVID-19 rapid testing site Thursday. State-run locations are opening in Crookston, Hutchinson and Stillwater this week. More sites will open next week in Inver Grove Heights, Wadena, Hibbing and Albert Lea.
Grants at University of St. Thomas make higher education more attainable
The University of St. Thomas' School of Engineering is taking steps to make higher education more attainable. The school is on the receiving end of a nearly $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Afton man faces charges for using yard as airfield
A man is facing charges for using his yard as an airfield in Afton, Minnesota.
Good Samaritans save dogs from house fire in Cottage Grove
A school resource officer and a police officer saved two dogs from a house fire Wednesday morning in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Oakdale man in custody after firing at police from apartment near Tartan HS
An Oakdale, Minnesota man is in custody after firing a gun toward officers during an incident Monday afternoon.
Stillwater School District informs parents of canceled bus routes days before school starts
On Friday, some parents in the Stillwater School District received an email saying because of bus driver shortages, the district will not be able to offer transportation for nearly a quarter of their scheduled routes, impacting 3,950 students for the foreseeable future.
Neighbors protest proposed housing development by Cottage Grove nature preserve
Neighbors in Cottage Grove are raising concerns over the environmental implications of building homes on what is now 180 acres of mostly untouched landscape.
Neighbors protest proposed housing development by Cottage Grove nature preserve
Neighbors in Cottage Grove are raising concerns over the environmental implications of building homes on what is now 180 acres of mostly untouched landscape.
Police: 2 men arrested after attempted catalytic converter theft in Woodbury
Two men were arrested overnight in Woodbury, Minnesota after the attempted theft of a catalytic converter.
Man dies after being pulled from White Bear Lake on Friday
A man reported missing on White Bear Lake on Friday has died after being pulled from the water.
Police: 3 teens arrested in Woodbury vehicle thefts, more suspects likely involved
Three teenagers were arrested in Woodbury Saturday in connection with a rash of vehicle thefts in recent weeks, although police believe more suspects are involved.
Metro Transit only operating 3 Minnesota State Fair express bus routes this year
Metro Transit announced this week it will be scaling back its express bus service to the Minnesota State Fair this year due to a shortage of drivers.
Tee It Up for the Troops plans brand new tournament
"Tee It Up for the Troops" is raising money to support veterans with a brand new event, The Lake Elmo Military Charity Golf Tournament. Executive director Tim Wegscheid joined FOX 9 to preview the tournament and explain how you can get involved.
Man struck by lightning at Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo during Thursday storms
A man was reportedly struck by lightning Thursday night at the Vali-Hi Drive-In theater in Lake Elmo.
Five vehicles stolen in two hours in Woodbury, keys left inside
Woodbury police are calling on residents to lock their car doors following a recent spike in vehicle thefts, especially on the east side of the city.
Five vehicles stolen in two hours in Woodbury, keys left inside
Woodbury police are calling on residents to lock their car doors following a recent spike in vehicle thefts, especially on the east side of the city.
Memorial forest in Scandia, Minn. offer new option for your final resting place
Instead of a funeral with a traditional burial and casket, a memorial forest in Scandia, Minnesota is giving people a new option to memorialize their loved ones.
Carver Lake beach in Woodbury closed due to blue-green algae
Officials in Woodbury, Minnesota are advising people and pets to stay out of Carver Lake due to a blue-green algae bloom in the lake that could potentially be toxic.
Estate of murdered Minnesota corrections officer suing prison workshop company
The lawsuit claims MINNCOR put making a profit over security and the safety of corrections officers at Stillwater.
Police: Cause, manner of Hastings man's death still under investigation
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner is still investigating the cause and manner of the death of a 30-year-old man in Hastings, Minnesota last weekend, authorities said Friday.