10 Minnesota Fried Catfish Spots That Locals Insist Are Worth Every Bite
Fried catfish has carved out its own delicious niche in local restaurants, bringing Southern comfort food traditions to the North Star State with spectacular results. Whether you crave a perfectly seasoned cornmeal crust or a lighter, flakier batter, these spots serve up catfish that’ll make your taste buds do a...
Parents concerned about future of Robbinsdale elementary school amid district cuts
The public hearing and vote follow a board decision last month to close two elementary schools and a middle school.
Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by driver in Wayzata
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a driver in Wayzata Saturday evening. According to the Wayzata Police Department, police and fire crews responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the 1300 block of Wayzata Boulevard East just after 5:15 p.m. The pedestrian, identified...
Dakota County approves 2026 budget and levy
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2026 budget and property tax levy on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The budget reflects state and federal funding cuts and cost shifts, unfunded mandates, growing operating costs and a need to shore up the county’s diminishing reserve funds. “This was...
One killed in Eagan accident involving an MTVA bus Friday night
One person died and another person was injured in a three-vehicle crash in Eagan on Friday night, officials said. One of the vehicles was a Minnesota Valley Transit Authority bus. At 5:15 p.m. Friday, Eagan police were called to a three-vehicle collision at Pilot Knob and Lone Oak roads. An...
Bus driver shortages still vex Minnesota schools 6 years after the pandemic
Minnesota School districts have been struggling to hire and retain bus drivers for years. The COVID-19 pandemic made things worse, and many district leaders say a bus driver shortage is still causing disruptions. December was especially difficult. The South Washington County school district had to cancel several...
Your Dog Could Be Royalty At Winter Carnival
Get ready to celebrate our furry friends! The St. Paul Winter Carnival is on the hunt for its next Canine King and Queen. Don't miss this pawsome opportunity!
Hundreds of dogs show off at Saint Paul RiverCentre
ST PAUL, Minn. — The Land O Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show is bringing hundreds of four-legged competitors to the Saint Paul RiverCentre, filling the downtown venue with barking, blow dryers and nearly every kind of dog imaginable. About 1,200 dogs representing nearly 200 different breeds are competing in...
Northstar Commuter Rail service comes to an end
ANOKA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Sunday, Jan. 4, marks the last day of service for the Northstar Commuter Rail, with special service being provided for the Vikings home game. Last summer, metro transit announced the trains would stop running on Jan. 4 due to poor ridership. Before the pandemic, the...
Search for missing woman last seen on New Year’s Eve at Mall of America
Officials and family members are continuing their search for a missing 23-year-old woman last seen on New Year’s Eve at the Mall of America. According to a missing person alert shared by community organizations and family members, Caitlyn Rose Clark of the White Earth Reservation was last seen in Bloomington on...

















