Anoka delivers socially-distanced Halloween fun
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.
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.
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.
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.
D-Day veteran, former Anoka football coach turns 100 years old
His name is Stan Nelson, but up in Anoka, everyone still knows him as “Coach.”
His name is Stan Nelson, but up in Anoka, everyone still knows him as “Coach.”
14 Minnesota bars and restaurants receive warnings for violating state’s COVID-19 safety guidelines
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety sent warnings to 14 Minnesota bars and restaurants for violating the state’s COVID-19 safety requirements.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety sent warnings to 14 Minnesota bars and restaurants for violating the state’s COVID-19 safety requirements.
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.
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.
Minnesota band students perform 'Bad Guy' social distancing style
Amid these uncertain times, music is proving to be a great unifier.
Amid these uncertain times, music is proving to be a great unifier.
'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.
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.
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.
Driver injured after crashing into building in Anoka, Minnesota
Police are investigating after a driver crashed into a building Tuesday in Anoka, Minnesota.
Police are investigating after a driver crashed into a building Tuesday in Anoka, Minnesota.
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.
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
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.?
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.?