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.
Residents seek answers on plant lead emissions
The Anoka Federal Ammunition plant was the subject of a Wednesday community meeting where residents demanded to know if the plant was creating a hazardous environment.
Coon Rapids triple homicide: Brothers charged with murder
Two more men are now facing charges in a Coon Rapids triple homicide in which police say the suspects pretended to be UPS delivery drivers.
‘Read Act’ promoting reading proficiency
With Minnesota elementary students falling behind in reading proficiency, the Anoka-Hennepin School District is hoping to reverse the trend by trying something different. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Anoka's annual Grande Day Parade draws Halloween fans from across Twin Cities
With candy, costumes and crowds stretching up and down roads through downtown Anoka, people from around the Twin Cities showed out in a big way on Saturday.
Anoka celebrates Halloween with Grande Day Parade
Halloween is the biggest day of the year for Anoka. FOX 9's Babs Santos takes us to their annual Grande De Parade, which celebrates everything Halloween.
Anoka mural honors Native American culture
A new mural in Anoka includes a section that honors Native American culture.
World record pumpkin going on tour
After setting a world record, a Minnesota man is taking his pumpkin on tour, ending with a carving.
Minnesota pumpkin grower smashes world record with massive 2,749-pound pumpkin
Travis Gienger, who is a teacher and pumpkin grower from Anoka County, broke the record with his 2,749-pound pumpkin named “Michael Jordan" during the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California.
Anoka County pumpkin grower hopes to take home another world record
In his seemingly magical pumpkin patch, everything Travis Gienger touches turns to Guinness.
Meatcutters face off at competition in Anoka
A competition on Thursday featured meatcutters from across the Twin Cities.
Anoka launches 'social district'
Anoka is launching the first "social district" in Minnesota on Wednesday, allowing patrons to buy and drink alcohol in public — but only in designated areas.
Anoka launches ‘social district’ allowing patrons to drink alcohol in public
Anoka is launching the first "social district" in Minnesota on Wednesday, allowing patrons to buy and drink alcohol in public — but only in designated areas.
Anoka's social district: Sip and stroll
Anoka is launching the first "social district" in Minnesota on Wednesday, allowing patrons to buy and drink alcohol in public, but only in designated areas.
Widower will honor late wife with a bench at the Minnesota State Fair
An Anoka man lost his wife this year, but with help from the community, he’ll pay tribute to her in one of her favorite places.
Anoka car wash hostage standoff suspect charged in Walmart robbery
The man who police say sparked an hours-long standoff at an Anoka car wash last week is now charged with robbery at a Walmart that happened before the standoff.
Anoka hostage standoff: Hours-long incident at car wash ends after suspect in custody
An attempt to arrest a robbery suspect in Anoka on Wednesday turned into an hours-long hostage situation on Wednesday.
Anoka hostage standoff: Hours-long incident underway at car wash
An attempt to arrest a robbery suspect in Anoka on Wednesday turned into an hours-long hostage situation. As of 10 p.m., police were still on the scene outside a car wash on East River Road near S 7th Avenue for the incident that started before 6 p.m.