Android updates leads to false 911 calls
The Anoka County Emergency Communications Center is seeing a sharp uptick in accidental 911 calls. "From May 5 to June 5 there?s been about 2000 more," Anoka County Sheriff?s Office Community Relations Coordinator Tierney Peters told FOX 9 on Monday.
The Anoka County Emergency Communications Center is seeing a sharp uptick in accidental 911 calls. "From May 5 to June 5 there?s been about 2000 more," Anoka County Sheriff?s Office Community Relations Coordinator Tierney Peters told FOX 9 on Monday.
Girl hurt after being hit by vehicle in Coon Rapids
A girl was hit by a car on Sunday in Coon Rapids.
A girl was hit by a car on Sunday in Coon Rapids.
Driver killed after being ejected from vehicle in Anoka County crash
One person died and two others were injured in a rear-end crash in Anoka County Thursday afternoon
One person died and two others were injured in a rear-end crash in Anoka County Thursday afternoon
Fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 47 in Anoka County
Law enforcement is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 47 in Anoka County Saturday morning.
Law enforcement is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 47 in Anoka County Saturday morning.
Coon Rapids Middle schooler embraces role as school doorman
Every afternoon Yoltzin Rincon can be found stationed at the back door of Coon Rapids Middle School bidding farewell to his classmates and teachers.
Every afternoon Yoltzin Rincon can be found stationed at the back door of Coon Rapids Middle School bidding farewell to his classmates and teachers.
Nurse says 48-hour law contributing to continued safety concerns at mental hospital
An Anoka County nurse says the important work she and her co-workers do every day has been overshadowed by concerns for their physical safety. She claims staff members are being assaulted by patients at the mental hospital on a weekly basis.
An Anoka County nurse says the important work she and her co-workers do every day has been overshadowed by concerns for their physical safety. She claims staff members are being assaulted by patients at the mental hospital on a weekly basis.
Safety concerns at Anoka mental hospital
Minnesota nurses say the 48-hour law contributes to continued safety concerns at Anoka mental hospital. The rule mandates mental health patients accused of a crime be transferred out of jail and into a facility within two days of civil commitment. One nurse claims staff members are being assaulted by patients there on a weekly basis.
Minnesota nurses say the 48-hour law contributes to continued safety concerns at Anoka mental hospital. The rule mandates mental health patients accused of a crime be transferred out of jail and into a facility within two days of civil commitment. One nurse claims staff members are being assaulted by patients there on a weekly basis.
Minnesota appeals court rules domestic assault convict allowed to get gun permit
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sided with a Coon Rapids man who sued to get a transferee gun permit after his application was rejected by police due to prior domestic assault convictions.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sided with a Coon Rapids man who sued to get a transferee gun permit after his application was rejected by police due to prior domestic assault convictions.
Tiffany Lindholm, Fridley Public Schools: Top Teacher
Tiffany Lindholm, a special education teacher with Fridley Public Schools, is one of FOX 9's Top Teachers for 2023.
Tiffany Lindholm, a special education teacher with Fridley Public Schools, is one of FOX 9's Top Teachers for 2023.
Motorcyclist dies after driving into SUV in Coon Rapids
A 25-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into an SUV in Coon Rapids Thursday evening.
A 25-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into an SUV in Coon Rapids Thursday evening.
One dead in single-vehicle crash in Anoka County
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says a man was found dead after his car struck a light pole in Columbus late Monday night.
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says a man was found dead after his car struck a light pole in Columbus late Monday night.
Minnesota lawmaker Sen. Bahr is shirtless during Zoom meeting: Video
A Minnesota lawmaker was spotted briefly shirtless during a Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor Zoom meeting, which was streamed on YouTube, on Monday.
A Minnesota lawmaker was spotted briefly shirtless during a Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor Zoom meeting, which was streamed on YouTube, on Monday.
Video: Crews battle Lino Lakes wildfire
Fire crews worked Tuesday afternoon to knock down a wildfire in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
Fire crews worked Tuesday afternoon to knock down a wildfire in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
Lino Lake grass fire burns acres
Fire crews worked Tuesday afternoon to knock down a wildfire in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
Fire crews worked Tuesday afternoon to knock down a wildfire in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
Backpack on Blaine bus creates bomb scare
A backpack left on a Blaine school bus created a bomb scare after an “out of context” remark by a student.
A backpack left on a Blaine school bus created a bomb scare after an “out of context” remark by a student.
Widower will honor late wife with a bench at the Minnesota State Fair
An Anoka man lost his wife this year, but with help from the community, he’ll pay tribute to her in one of her favorite places.
An Anoka man lost his wife this year, but with help from the community, he’ll pay tribute to her in one of her favorite places.
Columbia Heights teen missing since Saturday
UPDATE: The missing 13-year-old girl from Columbia Heights has been found safe, the Anoka County Sheriff announced on Wednesday.
UPDATE: The missing 13-year-old girl from Columbia Heights has been found safe, the Anoka County Sheriff announced on Wednesday.
Anoka car wash hostage standoff suspect charged in Walmart robbery
The man who police say sparked an hours-long standoff at an Anoka car wash last week is now charged with robbery at a Walmart that happened before the standoff.
The man who police say sparked an hours-long standoff at an Anoka car wash last week is now charged with robbery at a Walmart that happened before the standoff.
Anoka hostage standoff: Hours-long incident at car wash ends after suspect in custody
An attempt to arrest a robbery suspect in Anoka on Wednesday turned into an hours-long hostage situation on Wednesday.
An attempt to arrest a robbery suspect in Anoka on Wednesday turned into an hours-long hostage situation on Wednesday.
Anoka hostage standoff: Hours-long incident underway at car wash
An attempt to arrest a robbery suspect in Anoka on Wednesday turned into an hours-long hostage situation. As of 10 p.m., police were still on the scene outside a car wash on East River Road near S 7th Avenue for the incident that started before 6 p.m.
An attempt to arrest a robbery suspect in Anoka on Wednesday turned into an hours-long hostage situation. As of 10 p.m., police were still on the scene outside a car wash on East River Road near S 7th Avenue for the incident that started before 6 p.m.