Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights charter school investigation underway after allegations

September 17, 2024 10:12pm CDT

In a letter to the victim’s parents, the MDE says the alleged abuse occurred on or around Sept. 6, but the parents said they weren’t notified until Sept. 11

Columbia Heights teacher abuse allegations

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Columbia Heights teacher abuse allegations

September 17, 2024 10:09pm CDT

A criminal investigation is underway following abuse allegations at a Columbia Heights charter school. FOX 9’s Courtney Godfrey has more details on the situation.

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GSA Prom for Minnesota LGBTQ+ youth

June 8, 2024 10:36am CDT

The third annual Minnesota GSA Prom took place Friday night. FOX 9 photojournalist Willow Bryn Locke brings us to the dance.

Columbia Heights fire victim, hero remembered

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Columbia Heights fire victim, hero remembered

June 3, 2024 9:34pm CDT

Both the victim and hero of a fire in Columbia Heights on May 31 are being remembered by their family.

Columbia Heights duplex fire victim remembered by family

June 3, 2024 8:37pm CDT

Dulce Santibanez’s family life is forever changed, after tragedy struck in Columbia Heights early on May 31.

Man dies in Columbia Heights duplex fire

May 31, 2024 1:43pm CDT

A man rescued from a duplex fire in Columbia Heights early Friday morning died at the hospital, according to authorities.

Recall election canceled in Columbia Heights

February 11, 2024 9:14pm CST

A recall election for a Columbia Heights City Council member set to take place this week has been canceled after a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling.

Man accused of burning down Shoreview barbershop to open new shop with owner: Charges

December 1, 2023 3:53pm CST

A barber is accused of intentionally burning down a barbershop in Shoreview so the owner would open a new shop with him in Columbia Heights.

Columbia Heights house fire leaves man, animals dead

November 2, 2023 12:49pm CDT

A man, a dog and a pig all died following a house fire in Columbia Height early Thursday morning, according to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.

Columbia Heights’ KT Jacobs to sue council members that censured her

September 20, 2023 4:12pm CDT

Following a vote by the Columbia Heights City Council to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs for alleged racial discrimination, Jacobs has announced the intent to file a petition against the council for the "weaponization of government against her."

Juvenile in custody after Columbia Heights shooting

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Juvenile in custody after Columbia Heights shooting

July 9, 2023 9:17am CDT

A juvenile male is in custody following a shooting that left two individuals wounded in Columbia Heights on Saturday

Columbia Heights shooting: 2 injured, suspect apprehended

July 9, 2023 9:11am CDT

A juvenile male is in custody following a shooting that left two individuals wounded in Columbia Heights on Saturday afternoon.

Suburban food shelf funding increased through Minnesota Legislature

July 6, 2023 3:51pm CDT

The $2.5 million in new funding will go toward a new facility to serve multiple suburbs' needs.

Columbia Heights teen missing since Saturday

April 12, 2023 6:38pm CDT

UPDATE: The missing 13-year-old girl from Columbia Heights has been found safe, the Anoka County Sheriff announced on Wednesday.

Columbia Heights city councilmember asked to resign by council

October 10, 2022 10:29pm CDT

The Columbia Heights city council voted unanimously to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs Monday evening, after Jacobs was accused of racial discrimination.