Massive Anoka pumpkin being carved into world’s largest jack-o-lantern
The city of Anoka is saying go big or gourd home. A champion pumpkin grown in Anoka is expected to break two Guinness World Records this week.
The city of Anoka is saying go big or gourd home. A champion pumpkin grown in Anoka is expected to break two Guinness World Records this week.
2-year-old child run over by mom in Ramsey, airlifted to hospital
A 2-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital on Wednesday after a tragic accident at a Ramsey, Minnesota school in which she was run over by her mother's vehicle.
A 2-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital on Wednesday after a tragic accident at a Ramsey, Minnesota school in which she was run over by her mother's vehicle.
Charges: Montana man fled police in stolen semi, crashes into ditch on I-94
Police say a preliminary breath test indicated the driver of the stolen semi had a BCA of .101 at the time of the incident, according to court documents.
Police say a preliminary breath test indicated the driver of the stolen semi had a BCA of .101 at the time of the incident, according to court documents.
Columbia Heights city councilmember asked to resign by council
The Columbia Heights city council voted unanimously to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs Monday evening, after Jacobs was accused of racial discrimination.
The Columbia Heights city council voted unanimously to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs Monday evening, after Jacobs was accused of racial discrimination.
Columbia Heights city councilmember won't resign after censure over racism accusation
A Columbia Heights city councilmember accused of making racist comments won't resign after being censured on Monday.
A Columbia Heights city councilmember accused of making racist comments won't resign after being censured on Monday.
Ghost guns found in car at Coon Rapids homecoming game; 2 teens charged
The Coon Rapids Police Department arrested five people after four ghost guns were found in two separate vehicles. Police say one individual was interviewed and released, but two minors and two adults remain in custody, according to a press release.
The Coon Rapids Police Department arrested five people after four ghost guns were found in two separate vehicles. Police say one individual was interviewed and released, but two minors and two adults remain in custody, according to a press release.
Ramsey teenager with autism bowls perfect game
"I feel happy and pumped up because it was a dream come true," said 18-year-old Scott Rike.
"I feel happy and pumped up because it was a dream come true," said 18-year-old Scott Rike.
Minnesota teen with autism bowls perfect game
For anyone, bowling a perfect game would be a memorable moment. But for Scott Rike, it means more than for most. The 18-year-old started bowling a few years ago because as someone on the autism spectrum, he wanted a sport he could participate in that doesn't require any contact. His parents say he improves his skills by watching videos of professional bowlers on YouTube, and he loves both the camaraderie and competition of bowling in a league once a week.
For anyone, bowling a perfect game would be a memorable moment. But for Scott Rike, it means more than for most. The 18-year-old started bowling a few years ago because as someone on the autism spectrum, he wanted a sport he could participate in that doesn't require any contact. His parents say he improves his skills by watching videos of professional bowlers on YouTube, and he loves both the camaraderie and competition of bowling in a league once a week.
Charges: Militia supporter in Anoka, Minn. arrested for machine gun, drugs
An Anoka, Minnesota man, who prosecutors say has shown support for an anti-government militia group, was arrested after federal authorities say they found weapons, including a machine gun and a grenade launcher, along with drugs at his home.
An Anoka, Minnesota man, who prosecutors say has shown support for an anti-government militia group, was arrested after federal authorities say they found weapons, including a machine gun and a grenade launcher, along with drugs at his home.
Allina mental health workers going on strike
More than 130 mental health workers at Allina Health are will start a three-day unfair labor practices strike on Monday. Workers at MHealth Fairview had also voted to strike announced last week they wouldn't be striking due to progress they'd seen at the bargaining table.
More than 130 mental health workers at Allina Health are will start a three-day unfair labor practices strike on Monday. Workers at MHealth Fairview had also voted to strike announced last week they wouldn't be striking due to progress they'd seen at the bargaining table.
Coon Rapids man charged in armed carjacking outside Cub Foods
A man accused of an armed carjacking outside a Cub Foods in Blaine has been charged.
A man accused of an armed carjacking outside a Cub Foods in Blaine has been charged.
Armed carjacking suspect sought by Blaine Police
Blaine Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who shot at a man while he tried to protect his daughter during an armed carjacking at Cub Foods.
Blaine Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who shot at a man while he tried to protect his daughter during an armed carjacking at Cub Foods.
Armed carjacking suspect sought by Blaine Police
Blaine Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who shot at a man while he tried to protect his daughter during a carjacking at Cub Foods. (The video is looped.)
Blaine Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who shot at a man while he tried to protect his daughter during a carjacking at Cub Foods. (The video is looped.)
Coon Rapids man accused of leaving U.S. Senator threatening voicemails
A federal grand jury indicted a Coon Rapids man Friday for allegedly threatening a U.S. Senator after he left several voicemails.
A federal grand jury indicted a Coon Rapids man Friday for allegedly threatening a U.S. Senator after he left several voicemails.
Man hurt in Oak Grove motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday evening after colliding with a vehicle in Oak Grove
A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday evening after colliding with a vehicle in Oak Grove
Theft suspect with 34 warrants flees wrong way on Hwy 10 before being caught
A man suspected of attempting to steal bags of merchandise from a business in Coon Rapids drove the wrong way down Highway 10 before being apprehended.
A man suspected of attempting to steal bags of merchandise from a business in Coon Rapids drove the wrong way down Highway 10 before being apprehended.
Baby and toddler among 3 dead in head-on Ham Lake crash
A man, a toddler and a baby have died following a head-on crash in Ham Lake, Minnesota. A third child is in critical condition at the hospital and a woman is in serious condition.
A man, a toddler and a baby have died following a head-on crash in Ham Lake, Minnesota. A third child is in critical condition at the hospital and a woman is in serious condition.
Boil water advisory in Andover, Minn. ended
City officials in Andover, Minnesota have ended a boil water advisory for residents that use municipal water after an incident Sunday morning.
City officials in Andover, Minnesota have ended a boil water advisory for residents that use municipal water after an incident Sunday morning.
Project to repair concrete pavement on I-35W in north metro begins
Drivers in the north metro should be prepared to face some delays in the coming weeks on I-35W as the state begins a new project.
Drivers in the north metro should be prepared to face some delays in the coming weeks on I-35W as the state begins a new project.
Ominous clouds spotted ahead of Thursday storms
Storms that dropped some rain and brought a little lightning to the Twin Cities on Thursday came with some ominous-looking shelf clouds.
Storms that dropped some rain and brought a little lightning to the Twin Cities on Thursday came with some ominous-looking shelf clouds.