Former high school track athlete in north metro battling rare disease
Charis Lawson of Blaine loves competing in track and field. But lately, it hasn't been easy for the 19-year-old to overcome one of the biggest hurdles she's had to face in her life.
Charis Lawson of Blaine loves competing in track and field. But lately, it hasn't been easy for the 19-year-old to overcome one of the biggest hurdles she's had to face in her life.
Celebrating 15 years of harness racing at Running Aces
Running Aces in Columbus is heading down the final stretch of its 15th season of harness racing. The live races happen every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at 7pm. Admission and parking is free.
Running Aces in Columbus is heading down the final stretch of its 15th season of harness racing. The live races happen every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at 7pm. Admission and parking is free.
Video: Driver goes wrong way on Hwy 65 to escape Anoka County deputies
A driver behind the wheel of a vehicle that deputies believe was involved in a shooting in Ham Lake led deputies on a wrong-way chase on Highway 65 and Highway 10 on Wednesday.
A driver behind the wheel of a vehicle that deputies believe was involved in a shooting in Ham Lake led deputies on a wrong-way chase on Highway 65 and Highway 10 on Wednesday.
Video: Driver goes wrong way on Hwy 65 to escape Anoka County deputies
The Anoka County Sheriff?s Office arrested two people Wednesday after a chase stemming from a shooting at motorcyclists ended in the driver crashing into a squad car and tree.
The Anoka County Sheriff?s Office arrested two people Wednesday after a chase stemming from a shooting at motorcyclists ended in the driver crashing into a squad car and tree.
Ramsey man faces federal indictment in carjacking case
A grand jury has handed up a federal indictment against a Ramsey man in a carjacking case.
A grand jury has handed up a federal indictment against a Ramsey man in a carjacking case.
Charges: Anoka County inmate escaped from custody after sneaking into employee car
An inmate managed to hide inside an Anoka County employee’s vehicle who drove away without realizing an inmate was with her,
An inmate managed to hide inside an Anoka County employee’s vehicle who drove away without realizing an inmate was with her,
'Oh, they’re in my yard': Inmate escapes during Anoka County Jail transport, found in backyard shed
Deputies say an inmate who escaped custody Wednesday evening in Anoka is now in custody.
Deputies say an inmate who escaped custody Wednesday evening in Anoka is now in custody.
3M Open ready to host thousands of fans in Blaine
The 3M Open kicks off at TPC Twin Cities golf club on Thursday and tournament director Mike Welch says the course is ready to welcome 15,000 to 17,000 fans each day.
The 3M Open kicks off at TPC Twin Cities golf club on Thursday and tournament director Mike Welch says the course is ready to welcome 15,000 to 17,000 fans each day.
Preparing for the 3M Open
With the 3M Open underway in a couple days, but many golfers and local sports names are already ready. FOX 9?s Dawn Mitchell has more from Blaine.
With the 3M Open underway in a couple days, but many golfers and local sports names are already ready. FOX 9?s Dawn Mitchell has more from Blaine.
Drunk driver measures .525 BAC in Blaine, Minn.
Police stopped a drunk driver recently who was more than six times over the alcohol limit in Blaine.
Police stopped a drunk driver recently who was more than six times over the alcohol limit in Blaine.
Wyoming, Minn. police chase ends in deadly crash in Anoka County
A police chase on Monday in the north Twin Cities metro ended in a deadly crash, claiming the life of one of the people inside the wanted vehicle.
A police chase on Monday in the north Twin Cities metro ended in a deadly crash, claiming the life of one of the people inside the wanted vehicle.
Teenage driver watching 'Stranger Things' causes crash: sheriff's office
A teenage girl was watching “Stranger Things” on her phone while driving, causing a crash with a semi-truck in Anoka County over the weekend.
A teenage girl was watching “Stranger Things” on her phone while driving, causing a crash with a semi-truck in Anoka County over the weekend.
Anoka man confessed to killing baby daughter 13 years ago: charges
He allegedly told the baby's mother he had suffocated their daughter with a pillow because he couldn't handle the sound of her crying.
He allegedly told the baby's mother he had suffocated their daughter with a pillow because he couldn't handle the sound of her crying.
Ukraine boys soccer in Minnesota, raising awareness for war-torn country
A boys soccer team from Ukraine is in Minnesota for the USA Cup, and to raise awareness about their war-torn country.
A boys soccer team from Ukraine is in Minnesota for the USA Cup, and to raise awareness about their war-torn country.
Ukraine boys soccer team in Minnesota, raising awareness
A soccer team from Ukraine is on a 17-day tour of Minnesota, including playing in the USA Cup in Blaine, as they try to raise awareness and aid for their war-torn country.
A soccer team from Ukraine is on a 17-day tour of Minnesota, including playing in the USA Cup in Blaine, as they try to raise awareness and aid for their war-torn country.
Isanti boy hospitalized after being bit by Anoka County K-9 dog
An off-duty Anoka County police dog attacked a 13-year-old Friday night, leaving the boy badly injured. His parents are now concerned about the dog's handling leading up to the attack.
An off-duty Anoka County police dog attacked a 13-year-old Friday night, leaving the boy badly injured. His parents are now concerned about the dog's handling leading up to the attack.
Off-duty K9 officers bites teen
An off-duty canine officer in Anoka County that was new to the force bit a teenager, leaving him with visible marks. Since the incident FOX 9 has since learned the dog, Bubba, continues to live in the same neighborhood.
An off-duty canine officer in Anoka County that was new to the force bit a teenager, leaving him with visible marks. Since the incident FOX 9 has since learned the dog, Bubba, continues to live in the same neighborhood.
95-year-old grandmother swims across Cedar Lake for fundraiser
Sandy Abeler is 95 years old, and on Sunday she swam across Cedar Lake to raise money for summer camp scholarships at Camp Lebanon.
Sandy Abeler is 95 years old, and on Sunday she swam across Cedar Lake to raise money for summer camp scholarships at Camp Lebanon.
95-year-old grandmother swims across Anoka County lake for fundraiser
A grandma in Anoka has every right to feel exhausted this week. Sandy Abeler is 95 years old, and on Sunday she swam across Cedar Lake to raise money for summer camp scholarships at Camp Lebanon.
A grandma in Anoka has every right to feel exhausted this week. Sandy Abeler is 95 years old, and on Sunday she swam across Cedar Lake to raise money for summer camp scholarships at Camp Lebanon.
Coon Rapids celebrates July 4
July 4th celebrations are underway across the Twin Cities and in Coon Rapids, they went big on Saturday with trucks, a car show and live music. Photojournalist Vanshay Murdoch headed out to capture the celebrations.
July 4th celebrations are underway across the Twin Cities and in Coon Rapids, they went big on Saturday with trucks, a car show and live music. Photojournalist Vanshay Murdoch headed out to capture the celebrations.



















