Anoka County

'Sextortion’ scheme involving former Coon Rapids paraprofessional results in 20 year sentence

March 21, 2023 8:06pm CDT

A former Coon Rapids middle school paraprofessional charged in a sextortion scheme that targeted minors has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, and another 12 years supervised release.

Boy, 5, killed in crash on icy Highway 10 in Ramsey

March 17, 2023 10:18am CDT

A fatal crash that killed a 5-year-old boy and hurt two other people Thursday evening shut down westbound traffic on Highway 10 in Ramsey, Minnesota, for a few hours.

Highway 10 in Anoka closed this weekend

March 17, 2023 9:06am CDT

Highway 10 in Anoka will be closed in both directions starting Friday night and will reopen early Monday.

2 charged after man gunned down in Fridley Cub Foods parking lot

March 16, 2023 5:39pm CDT

A week after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of the Cub Foods in Fridley, two men are now facing charges connected to the shooting.

Man fatally shot in Cub Foods parking lot in Fridley

March 9, 2023 5:11pm CST

A man was fatally shot in a Cub Foods parking lot in Fridley Thursday morning, according to law enforcement.

Coon Rapids student brings unloaded gun to class: Police

March 7, 2023 2:53pm CST

The Coon Rapids Police Department said a middle school student brought an unloaded gun to class on Monday.

Reading4Research raises $145K at NIGHT 2 SHINE gala

March 6, 2023 10:38am CST

The second annual Reading4Research NIGHT 2 SHINE took place on Saturday, raising more than $145,000.

Blaine woman killed in snowmobile accident in Wahkon

March 5, 2023 12:57pm CST

The initial investigation indicates the woman lost control of the snowmobile and crashed into an unoccupied pickup truck.

Blaine apartment explosion injures 2 people: Police

March 3, 2023 12:45pm CST

Blaine police say “multiple household chemicals” appeared to have contributed to the explosion.

Fridley woman dies days after hit-and-run crash

February 24, 2023 12:16pm CST

A woman died several days after being struck by a car while trying to cross the street in Fridley, authorities say.

Driver killed in Oak Grove single-vehicle crash

February 21, 2023 2:36pm CST

The crash occurred around 11:12 p.m. on Monday near the 220 block of Viking Boulevard northwest.

Deputies: Man killed after crash into snowbank in Circle Pines

February 19, 2023 2:40pm CST

A man is dead after an overnight crash in Circle Pines, Minnesota where deputies say his vehicle crashed into a snowbank before rolling over.

Minnesota faith leaders pray for Turkish, Syrian earthquake victims during vigil

February 13, 2023 7:17am CST

A prayer vigil Sunday afternoon at the Turkish American Cultural Center focused on sending positive thoughts to the other side of the world, while also recognizing people right here in Minnesota have lost someone they love.

Anoka ammunition site workers' children should be tested for lead: MDH

February 10, 2023 2:00pm CST

Minnesota health officials are urging workers at the Federal Ammunition plant in Anoka to have their children tested after several children in separate homes were found to have elevated blood lead levels.