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'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'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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.