Celebrating in Anoka: The 'Halloween Capital of the World'
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Batman, a witch, a princess, and even a "Karen" asking to speak to the manager, make their appearance at the Anoka elementary school Halloween parade in the self-proclaimed Halloween Capital of the World.

List: 9/11 20th anniversary events at Minnesota State Capitol, across Twin Cities

Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and memorial ceremonies are set to take place across the country, including in the Twin Cities.

Catalytic converter stolen from Anoka food shelf delivery truck

A food truck for a Twin Cities metro food shelf is now sidelined after the vehicle's catalytic converter was stolen.

Anoka Police K-9 continues recovery after bullet struck trachea

Anoka Police K-9 Bravo is recovering Monday after a bullet hit his trachea in an incident near Braham, Minnesota.

Police shoot, kill Blaine theft suspect after pursuit near Braham, Minn.
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The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a deadly police shooting near Braham, Minnesota Sunday after police say a stolen vehicle call in Blaine led to a pursuit...

2,350 lb 'Tiger King' pumpkin carved for Anoka Halloween parade

Travis Gienger's record-breaking 2,350-pound pumpkin named Tiger King has a fresh tiger carving for the Anoka Halloween celebration.

Anoka delivers socially-distanced Halloween fun
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Anoka is known as the Halloween Capital of the World, and this weekend was expected to be the biggest party yet as they celebrate 100 years of Halloween events. Though the plans have been scaled back in a big way, the city is still going forward with some of the events including the house decorating contest. There are 16 homes participating. Their addresses will be posted on Thursday evening for public viewing.

Minnesota man grows largest pumpkin in North America, 2,350 lbs

An Anoka, Minnesota man has some big time bragging rights after his massive pumpkin was crowned champion in the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-offs out in California.

Suspects flee police, carjack vehicle, lead multi-city chase in Anoka County

Two officers were taken to the hospital and multiple squad cars were damaged Thursday morning after a group of suspected car thieves fled police in Anoka, Minnesota, crashed, carjacked another vehicle and led police on another chase that ended in Ramsey. 

Sexual assault investigations underway involving former Anoka Middle School for the Arts staff member

A former staff member from Anoka Middle School for the Arts is under investigation for an alleged sexual assault of a student, which happened nearly a decade ago, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

'It’s like a ghost town': Minnesota native living in northern Italy describes life during coronavirus outbreak

Italy has tightened up “lockdown” restrictions as the coronavirus continues to spread across the country. According to the World Health Organization more than 69,000 people in the country have tested positive for the virus. Nearly 7,000 people have died because of the virus.

Ice jam on Mississippi River causing flooding in Champlin, Anoka

The Mississippi River is jamming up with ice—a rare phenomenon at this point in the winter—causing some flooding in the cities of Anoka and Champlin. 

Suspected serial bank robber charged in connection to multiple Anoka County robberies

A suspected serial bank robber is in custody at the Anoka County Jail after police officers arrested him in a Coon Rapids parking lot this weekend, according to Blaine Police Capt. Mark Boerboom.

Enjoying one last Christmas with the Franks
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For almost 40 years the Frank family has spent Christmas together, seeing their family grow from 12 siblings to more than 170 people over that time period.?