Anoka?s ?social district? now open until October
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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.

1 dead in Coon Rapids following domestic incident call: Police

One person is dead after several agencies responded to the scene of a reported domestic incident early Wednesday morning in Coon Rapids.

Coon Rapids YMCA shooting ‘not random’: Police

A shooting at a YMCA in Coon Rapids on Friday left one person shot at a scene that police do not believe is random.

Law enforcement searching for missing 62-year-old man in Ramsey

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 62-year-old man who was last seen leaving his home in Ramsey nearly a week ago. 

2 found dead in Lino Lakes, investigation underway

Authorities have launched an investigation after two people were found dead Tuesday afternoon in Lino Lakes.

Coon Rapids head-on crash kills driver, injures 2 others

A driver was killed, and two others were injured, including a juvenile, in a head-on crash in Coon Rapids. 

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.

Anoka ?social district? looks to expand footprint
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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.

Sheriff?s Office increasing recruitment efforts
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The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is currently ramping up its recruitment efforts, with at least 10 open corrections positions at the Ramsey County Detention Center.

Children, woman found dead near Ramsey playground identified

The two children and woman who died after a "sensitive incident" at a park in Ramsey on the morning of April 8 have been identified.

2 children, woman dead as authorities investigate 'sensitive’ incident at Ramsey park

Authorities say a woman and child were found dead in a vehicle, and another child later died in what law enforcement called a "sensitive incident" at a park in Ramsey, Minnesota. 

Authorities investigate 'sensitive' incident at Ramsey park

An investigation was underway Monday after what authorities are calling a "sensitive incident" in Rum River Park in Ramsey, Minnesota.

Coon Rapids PD officer and cardiac arrest survivor teach thousands to save lives

Bryan Platz is a police officer working the "heart beat". His rolling suitcase of rescue CPR equipment and an advanced AED are the tools he carries in his squad car every day to save lives. But on this day, they’re his teaching tools.

Coon Rapids triple homicide: Fridley man now faces first-degree murder charges

A man is now facing first-degree murder charges for his alleged involvement in dressing as a package delivery driver before fatally shooting three people inside a Coon Rapids home in January.

2 found dead in Blaine parking lot, authorities investigating

Two people were found dead in a parked vehicle in Blaine on Wednesday, leaving authorities investigating what might have led up to their death.