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  • 1 week ago | fox9.com | Rob Olson

    Opening statements started Thursday in the trial of Derrick Thompson, the son of a former Minnesota lawmaker charged with murder in a deadly crash in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of five young women nearly two years ago. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - 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.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rob Olson

    The BriefDerrick Thompson, 29, is charged with 15 counts of criminal vehicular homicide and 3rd degree murder. The prosecutor told jurors the evidence is clear that Thompson was driving a rented SUV at more than 90 miles an hour and slammed into a car at the intersection on Lake Street in Minneapolis, killing 5 young women. Thompson’s defense attorney told jurors the evidence will show Thompson’s brother may have been driving.

  • 1 week ago | fox9.com | Rob Olson

    MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Typically, tour groups at Target Field don’t have to scan a ticket to get through the gate. This group did. Because making this feel like an actual game day at the ballpark was the entire point. "Personally speaking, as a mom of a little one with autism," Suzi Fish, a special education teacher in Shakopee, told FOX 9.

  • 1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rob Olson

    The BriefThe first ever Autism Awareness Day at Target Field hosted about 130 kids, teachers and parents. The ballpark gave them a game-day experience without the crowds and noise. A "practice run" to get those with autism an experience with the environment to make it more comfortable to return for a full game. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Typically, tour groups at Target Field don’t have to scan a ticket to get through the gate. This group did.

  • 1 week ago | autism.einnews.com | Rob Olson

    Target Field held its first Autism Awareness Day to give families the game-day experience without the overstimulating environment. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the full story. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Typically, tour groups at Target Field don’t have to scan a ticket to get through the gate. This group did. Because making this feel like an actual game day at the ballpark was the entire point.

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Rob Olson
Rob Olson @RobOlsonFOX9
8 May 25

Reaction from folks at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis as they watch the first ever American Pope begin speaking at the Vatican… https://t.co/vdCKhz3ZVE

Rob Olson
Rob Olson @RobOlsonFOX9
6 Nov 24

FRAVEL TRIAL: defense begins closing argument by going over why they believe law enforcement had tunnel vision, only focusing on Adam Fravel for Maddi Kingsbury's murder, ignoring anything that didn't fit that narrative.

Rob Olson
Rob Olson @RobOlsonFOX9
6 Nov 24

FRAVEL TRIAL: Prosecution finishes a 90 minute closing argument.. tells jurors Adam Fravel had the motive and the means to kill Maddi Kingsbury - that evidence and testimony showed history of manipulation and abuse...and the only one with opportunity to kill her in her home.