Rob Olson
Rob tells a story like few others in our business; in fact, a lot of us here at FOX 9 think he should write a book someday.
Rob reports weekdays for FOX 9 News; and he’s never seen a State Fair or Minnesota Wild story that he didn’t like.
Rob grew up in four different towns in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota so his roots run deep. And he must like flying; he once circumnavigated the globe….he left New York and kept flying east until they he hit Hawaii. We imagine there was a stop or two. Oh, and that meant he crossed the International Date Line and had two Tuesdays. At least it wasn’t two Mondays.
The latest from Rob Olson
MN lawmakers shooting: Meet the woman who spotted Vance Boelter right before his arrest
Wendy Thomas still can’t fully process what happened on Sunday night. She figured Vance Boelter was headed out of state, not lurking in grassy fields so close to his own home.
Minnesota Democrats push back against planned VA healthcare cuts
A veterans town hall organized by the Minnesota DFL and the Democratic National Committee Friday carried the message that celebrating the military rings hollow if you’re ignoring the veterans who served.
Minnesota Title IX investigation escalates after Champlin Park softball championship
The U.S. Department of Education is raising the stakes in its Title IX investigations against the State of Minnesota after Champlin Park's state softball title with a transgender pitcher.
Mahdi Ali's family ups pressure for exoneration in 2010 Seward Market killings
Just after a group of activists gathered outside the Hennepin County government center to demand Mahdi Ali’s release, Ali himself called in from Oak Park Heights prison. He again maintained his innocence as this coalition works to get his case reviewed and Ali exonerated.
Derrick Thompson trial: More evidence he was driving speeding SUV
A Minneapolis Police investigator spent hours on the stand Tuesday, presenting various videos to prove Derrick Thompson was the one driving the Cadillac Escalade that slammed into a Honda Accord and killed all five women inside.
Derrick Thompson jurors see videos of crash that killed 5 young women
As Derrick Thompson was led in handcuffs to be shown to a woman who saw the man who left the driver’s seat of a Cadillac Escalade, he repeatedly asked her to "say it wasn’t me."
Opening statements in the Derrick Thompson murder trial
The opening statements were short and to the point. A Hennepin County prosecutor told jurors the evidence is clear that 29-year-old Derrick Thompson was the one behind the wheel. The defense attorney said the evidence will show it could have been someone else, namely Thompson’s brother.
Target Field hosts special game-day experience for Autism Awareness Day
The first ever Autism Awareness Day at Target Field hosted about 130 kids, teachers and parents.
A push to let the pickleballs fly at Maple Grove
After noise complaints, Maple Grove banned pickleball from Fish Lake Woods Park in early May. The city says the courts are too close to homes and sound abatement proved too expensive for the difference it would make.
Lake Minnetonka carp: A bright idea to tackle problem makes waves with some homeowners
At 10 p.m., Jay Nygard wandered into his backyard and began recording on his phone. Just beyond his dock in West Arm Bay, a boat of bow fisherman were hunting carp.