Anoka set to break ground on municipal dispensary

The City of Anoka is set to break ground this week on a municipal dispensary, officials say.

Social district statewide expansion on hold despite Senate passage

Anoka popped the cork on its third year of its social district this week, letting people sip booze and stroll through a business district.

Social district expansions on hold
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A push to allow statewide social districts ? areas where people are allowed to openly consume alcohol in public ? is hitting some resistance among lawmakers as the legislative session winds down. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard explains what you should know.

Tesla vandal: Anoka Co. attorney says he would prosecute

After Hennepin County declined charges for a Tesla vandal in Minneapolis, the Anoka County Attorney says the man "would likely become a felon" if the crime occurred there.

Popular Anoka bartender Brandon Stott found safe

The Anoka Police Department said Friday 40-year-old Brandon Stott has been located and is safe.

Anoka bringing back alcohol ‘social district’ in 2025

The City of Anoka is bringing back its “social district" for a third season, allowing patrons to buy and drink alcohol in public – but only in designated areas.

Anoka police seek public's help in finding missing 40-year-old man

Brandon Stott was last seen on April 8 at his workplace, 201 Tavern. He failed to show up for his shift two days later, which authorities say is out of character for him.

Anoka could add surfing to Rum River Dam under proposed $55 million project

The City of Anoka is requesting up to $51 million from the Minnesota Legislature in its efforts to do a large-scale revitalization of the Rum River Dam.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour schedule is released
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Get ready to play ball! The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour 2025 lineup is out. Come join FOX 9 live on the road as we visit ballparks around the state this summer.

Anoka police arrest 1 after SWAT team surrounds home

Police say an arrest was made after a suspect fled from them in a vehicle, leading to an arrest after a SWAT team surrounded a home Wednesday night. 

Wake Up With FOX 9 Coffee Tour comes to Anoka
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The Wake Up With FOX 9 Coffee Tour visited Compassion Coffee in Anoka on Wednesday morning. The coffee company's vision is to "empower people affected by homelessness", according to its website. FOX 9's Hannah Flood and Chenue Her were live during FOX 9's Good Day to share more about the community.

Snowflakes flying in north Twin Cities metro
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Snow is falling over the Twin Cities metro early Thursday morning, making for a messy morning commute. FOX 9?s Se Kwon reports from Anoka with the latest road and snowy conditions.

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.

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
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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.

Woman with terminal cancer creates haunted house
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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.