Book bans in Anoka Co. schools decided by national review group
An Anoka County school district is now letting a conservative-aligned national group decide which books are allowed in its libraries.
City of Anoka residents vote 'no' on single organized trash collection system
Voters in the City of Anoka voted "no" on a ballot question about creating a municipal trash service in the city.
Anoka Technical College stabbing sends 1 man to hospital, another to jail
A man was taken to the hospital after another man stabbed him with a screwdriver at Anoka Technical College.
Anoka, 'Halloween Capital of the World', draws large crowds for annual parade
In the Halloween Capitol of the World, Halloween draws crowds of people from all over the Midwest, to Anoka’s century-long tradition: the Grande Day parade.
Anoka celebrates annual Grande Day Parade
Many flocked to Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the World, for its annual Grande Day Parade ahead of the holiday. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Anoka woman with terminal cancer celebrates final Halloween with haunted house
Denise Godwin's Halloween display grows every year, but this year her zombie apocalypse has more meaning than ever before.
Woman with terminal cancer creates haunted house
Denise Godwin of Anoka was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, and is now creating a haunted house this Halloween so others can create cherished memories of their own before her time is done.
Minnesota city named among best places in US for Halloween celebrations
This Minnesota city has been named one of the best places for Halloween celebrations in the United States.
Anoka's Travis Gienger wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row. His pumpkin Rudy weighed in at 2,471 pounds. He joined FOX 9 All Day to chat about the journey of growing a pumpkin this big, and how much the seeds are worth.
Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize.
Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Minnesota Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize.
Man posing as FBI agent arrested in $32K scam linked to Anoka Co. missing person
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, police recovered $32,000 and arrested a man pretending to be an FBI agent after assisting in a missing persons case from Anoka County.
Anoka social district ending its second season
The Anoka social district, which allows people to openly drink alcohol while walking around shopping and enjoying entertainment, will close this Sunday after a second successful season.
Suspect runs from Anoka police, gets pulled from Rum River
Anoka police are investigating an incident in which a man ran from officers and ended up in the Rum River on Monday afternoon.
Anoka County Fair to have silent disco with farm animals
The Anoka County Fair will have a new event this year: A silent disco with live farm animals.
Anoka shooting leaves 1 man hurt
Police found a victim lying in the roadway after a shooting in Anoka, Minn. on Tuesday.
Anoka’s ‘social district’ now open until October
Downtown Anoka will once again allow people to openly drink alcohol in its streets as part of its ‘social district’ that will remain open until October.
Anoka bringing back alcohol 'social district' next month
Last fall, Anoka did a trial run of a social district, allowing open consumption of alcohol in its downtown. Things went so well, the social district is returning in 2024.
Anoka ‘social district’ looks to expand footprint
A pilot program is being expanded this year that will allow the “social district” in Anoka to allow patrons to drink in the open street all summer long.
Anoka ammunition plant’s high lead levels unnerves neighbors
Homeowners in Anoka are demanding answers this week, after investigators determined a local gun ammunition manufacturer is releasing high levels of lead into the air.