Minnesota Weather Alert: Wind Chills as Low as -43°F Expected Late Sunday Through Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. St. Cloud, MN – An extreme cold watch has been issued across central Minnesota, with dangerously low wind chills expected from late Sunday night through Monday morning. According to the National Weather...
Detroit Lakes man accused of assault with jack handle in lease dispute
DETROIT LAKES — Joseph Lee Stiyer, 23, of rural Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. According to court records, on Feb. 2, a Becker County deputy was called to an address on 276th Street, Callaway. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke to...
As deep freeze moves into Minnesota, frostbite can happen in just minutes
Temperatures in the coming days are forecasted to reach minus 30 to minus 40 degrees due to dangerously cold wind chills. With temperatures that cold, officials say frostbite can happen in just minutes. Tips for staying warm Hennepin County offers warming station options throughout Minneapolis and the Twin Cities....
NWS Warns Minnesotans of Dangerous Weather Monday and Tuesday
Mother Nature finally woke up after taking the first half of winter off. On Friday night, cities across Minnesota received several inches of snow, creating difficult travel conditions. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to over 400 crashes. Motorists are reminded to slow down and leave extra room between them and...
Woodbury teenage girl dies in crash on Valentine’s Day
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash that left a 17-year-old girl dead on Valentine's Day. The crash involved two vehicles and the drivers were the only occupants. Authorities say weather-related roads appear to be a factor. WEST LAKELAND TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 17-year-old girl from Woodbury...
Man Charged After Fitzgerald Statue Stolen, Cut Into Pieces
Dustan Schmitt is charged in Ramsey County with one felony count of receiving stolen property after investigation linked him to the destruction and attempted sale of the statue.
Classic Minnesota Restaurant Now Closing Permanently
It's been around here in Minnesota for nearly 40 years, but this classic restaurant said it'll soon be closing its doors for good. These days, sadly, it seems like you almost need a scorecard to keep up with the number of restaurants that have either recently closed, or have said they're closing permanently here in...
Minnesota Man has Officially ‘Obliterated’ a World Record
A Minnesota man has broken a world record. He not only broke it, Guinness World Records says he 'obliterated' it. The record was officially updated recently.
MN Gov. Tim Walz takes the Polar Plunge
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Minnesota. FOX 9's Ian Leonard joined him in Prior Lake.
Omnifest at Science Museum of Minnesota to show five films
MINNESOTA, USA — The celebration of science on the biggest screens in the Twin Cities metro returns on Feb. 14 to April 13 during the annual Omnifest at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The museum's William L. McKnight-3M Omnitheater, which is 70 feet wide and 90 feet tall, provides...