Manny Collins murder: Testimony resumes in Jordan Collins trial
Testimony is set to resume Monday in the murder trial of Jordan Collins, the man accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, whose body was later discovered in a landfill. Prosecutors delivered opening statements on Friday, but Jordan, who is representing himself, chose not to deliver an opening statement, saying he would wait until after the state rests its case before laying out his defense.
Testimony is set to resume Monday in the murder trial of Jordan Collins, the man accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, whose body was later discovered in a landfill. Prosecutors delivered opening statements on Friday, but Jordan, who is representing himself, chose not to deliver an opening statement, saying he would wait until after the state rests its case before laying out his defense.
Jordan Collins murder trial: What we know from day 1
The man accused of murdering his own son is representing himself in his trial. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more from the first day in the courtroom.
The man accused of murdering his own son is representing himself in his trial. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more from the first day in the courtroom.
Manny Collins death: Opening statements Friday in Jordan Collins murder trial
The jury trial for Jordan Collins, who is accused of killing his teenage son, Manny Collins, now underway more than a year after the 16-year-old's body was found in a landfill.
The jury trial for Jordan Collins, who is accused of killing his teenage son, Manny Collins, now underway more than a year after the 16-year-old's body was found in a landfill.
Manny Collins' father faces trial after teen's remains found in landfill
Jury selection is set to begin Thursday in the murder trial of a Columbia Heights father accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, whose remains were found in an Elk River landfill last summer.
Jury selection is set to begin Thursday in the murder trial of a Columbia Heights father accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, whose remains were found in an Elk River landfill last summer.
Trial begins for Manny Collins' father in teens death
Jury selection is set to begin in the murder trial of Jordan Collins Sr., who is accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr. The teen was reported missing in May 2025 and after a weeks-long search, his remains were found in a landfill. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
Jury selection is set to begin in the murder trial of Jordan Collins Sr., who is accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr. The teen was reported missing in May 2025 and after a weeks-long search, his remains were found in a landfill. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
Officials: 'Many more' victims possible in MN sex trafficking case
The Minnesota BCA and Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said their investigation into an alleged sex trafficking operation involving a former Anoka County attorney remains active, and authorities believe there could be more victims out there.
The Minnesota BCA and Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said their investigation into an alleged sex trafficking operation involving a former Anoka County attorney remains active, and authorities believe there could be more victims out there.
Minneapolis man fatally hit by train near Anoka County Fairgrounds
A 33-year-old Minneapolis man died Friday night after being hit by a train near the Anoka County Fairgrounds, authorities say.
A 33-year-old Minneapolis man died Friday night after being hit by a train near the Anoka County Fairgrounds, authorities say.
Anoka train crash kills man trying to cross tracks near Anoka County Fair
A man was fatally struck by a train just south of the Anoka County Fairgrounds on Friday night, and law enforcement officials say some fairgoers needed assistance in getting to their vehicles after the incident disrupted traffic.
A man was fatally struck by a train just south of the Anoka County Fairgrounds on Friday night, and law enforcement officials say some fairgoers needed assistance in getting to their vehicles after the incident disrupted traffic.
Parent-led petition targets Anoka-Hennepin school board over budget cuts
Parents in the state’s largest school district are leading a grassroots push to let voters decide on a school funding levy this fall.
Parents in the state’s largest school district are leading a grassroots push to let voters decide on a school funding levy this fall.
Anoka-Hennepin schools referendum rally
A unique effort in the state's largest school district is trying to put a referendum on the ballot this fall. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has more on the group of parents in the Anoka-Hennepin school district say they want to pay more taxes to support their schools.
A unique effort in the state's largest school district is trying to put a referendum on the ballot this fall. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has more on the group of parents in the Anoka-Hennepin school district say they want to pay more taxes to support their schools.
Suspected UFO sighting involving Anoka police officers
The National Archives has published a video showing an unusual, multi colored flashing object in the sky. The sighting, observed by Anoka police officers on Feb. 19, 2025, remains unexplained, according to FBI documents, with no definitive conclusions.
The National Archives has published a video showing an unusual, multi colored flashing object in the sky. The sighting, observed by Anoka police officers on Feb. 19, 2025, remains unexplained, according to FBI documents, with no definitive conclusions.
FBI documents detail reported UFO sighting involving Anoka police officers
FBI documents released through the National Archives detail a reported UFO sighting in 2025 involving Anoka Police Department officers, including a video captured during the roughly 90-minute observation.
FBI documents released through the National Archives detail a reported UFO sighting in 2025 involving Anoka Police Department officers, including a video captured during the roughly 90-minute observation.
Minnesota's first social district faces enforcement debate
Anoka’s social district is heading into its fourth year, but questions remain about how rules are enforced and what it means for local businesses.
Anoka’s social district is heading into its fourth year, but questions remain about how rules are enforced and what it means for local businesses.
Social district rules under microscope
The first community in Minnesota to create a social district – allowing people to drink freely outdoors – is still sifting through ways to ensure safety, while keeping the drinks flowing. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.
The first community in Minnesota to create a social district – allowing people to drink freely outdoors – is still sifting through ways to ensure safety, while keeping the drinks flowing. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.
Anoka Co. set to use AI for non-emergency calls
Anoka County officials say they will implement a new AI technology to field non-emergency calls to dispatch. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Anoka County officials say they will implement a new AI technology to field non-emergency calls to dispatch. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Anoka County AI: Officials explain new program for receiving non-emergency calls
Anoka plans to launch an AI dispatcher to handle all non-emergency calls, starting in mid-May. Officials with the county explained to FOX 9 how it will work.
Anoka plans to launch an AI dispatcher to handle all non-emergency calls, starting in mid-May. Officials with the county explained to FOX 9 how it will work.
Northstar Commuter Rail service comes to an end
Sunday, Jan. 4, marks the last day of service for the Northstar Commuter Rail.
Sunday, Jan. 4, marks the last day of service for the Northstar Commuter Rail.
Home décor store in Anoka supports special ed student learning
A unique home décor store in Anoka is offering more than just festive decorations; it's providing students with valuable job skills.
A unique home décor store in Anoka is offering more than just festive decorations; it's providing students with valuable job skills.
Anoka store helps special ed students gain skills
A store in Anoka is helping special education students gains craftmanship and job skills. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
A store in Anoka is helping special education students gains craftmanship and job skills. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Anoka-Hennepin School District board meeting
The Anoka-Hennepin School District is holding a board meeting Monday night amid ongoing contract negotiations with educators. Community members, union leaders, and educators plan to hold a rally outside the meeting to push for a contract agreement amid tense negotiations. FOX 9 Bill Keller reports.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District is holding a board meeting Monday night amid ongoing contract negotiations with educators. Community members, union leaders, and educators plan to hold a rally outside the meeting to push for a contract agreement amid tense negotiations. FOX 9 Bill Keller reports.