Grandma’s Marathon: I-35W construction delays expected, officials warn
The 2024 version of the race reached its second-fastest sellout in its history.
Man charged with arson after starting fire in woods near Eveleth, Minn.
A man has been charged after a fire he allegedly set turned into a small wildfire in northern Minnesota.
Girls on the Run Weekend in Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz proclaimed May 31 – June 1, 2025 Girls on the Run Weekend in Minnesota. 5K runs celebrating the GOTR season take place Saturday, May 31 at the State fairgrounds, and Sunday, June 1, in Duluth and Rochester. Executive Director Kathleen Cannon joined the FOX 9 Morning News ahead of the run to share how the fun and opportunities for girls have expanded.
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MN Gov. Tim Walz speaks on wildfire response [RAW]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other officials addressed the latest developments on the wildfires in the northern part of the state.
Gov. Walz to give update on wildfires
Gov. Tim Walz is set to give an update on the northern Minnesota wildfires during a press conference on Thursday. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has the latest status of the fires.
MN wildfires are 'pretty much out'
Thanks to favorable weather conditions, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay says wildfires burning in northern Minnesota are pretty much out.
Minnesota wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted, fires 'pretty much out'
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay joined FOX 9 All Day to share the latest on the wildfires that have been burning in northeastern Minnesota. Crews have made progress containing the fires, and evacuation orders in the area have been lifted.
Man strangles St. Louis Co. deputy, hides in tall tree for hours: Sheriff
Authorities say a man strangled a St. Louis County deputy then climbed into a 30-foot tree where he stayed for hours before his arrest.
MN wildfires: Evacuation zones lifted as containment efforts continue
Authorities have lifted evacuation zones connected to the Brimson fires as the spread of wildfires in northern Minnesota has slowed.
MN wildfires: Progress continues in fight against Brimson Complex fire
While the majority of the wildfires in northern Minnesota are under control, authorities warn that some areas with "lingering heat" still pose a risk as tourists visit during the holiday weekend.
Minnesota wildfires: Crews hold Brimson Complex fires perimeter, fight against wildfires continue
Firefighters say they made “steady progress" in containing the Jenkins Creek fire, while a “full suppression strategy" against the Camp House fire remains in place.
MN wildfires: Crews make progress on Brimson Complex fire containment
Fire crews have made significant progress in containing the Camp House and Jenkins Creek wildfires in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: Fire officials confirm Jenkins Creek fire is 'human caused'
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay previously told FOX 9 the Jenkins Creek fire may have started with a discarded cigarette along Highway 16.
Several MN cities rank in top 100 on Best Places to Live ranking
Five Minnesota cities rank in the top 100 on U.S. News and World Report's Best Places to Live in 2025-26 ranking.
Minnesota wildfires maps: Evacuation areas, latest information
Here are the latest maps for the Camp House, Jenkins Creek and Munger Shaw wildfires burning in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: Crews work to contain Brimson Complex fire; peacetime emergency declared
Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency as firefighters continue to battle three wildfires in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: Crews continue to battle Brimson Complex, Munger Shaw fires
Fire crews continue to make progress against three wildfires burning north of Duluth, but a Red Flag warning has been issued in northeastern Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions on Tuesday.
Red flag warning issued in northeastern Minnesota as wildfires continue to burn
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning in northeastern Minnesota as crews continue to battle three wildfires in the region.
MN wildfires: St. Louis County declares local emergency
St. Louis County officials have declared a local emergency, which is the first step in a process to secure public disaster assistance for its response to the wildfires.
MN wildfires: Camp House, Jenkins Creek fires partially contained after weekend battle
As of Monday morning, the Camp House fire is 40% contained and the Jenkins Creek fire is 6% contained.