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.

Ukraine boys soccer team in Minnesota, raising awareness
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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.

Off-duty K9 officers bites teen
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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.

95-year-old grandmother swims across Anoka County lake for fundraiser
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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
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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.

6 teens hurt in Ham Lake crash

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says six teenagers were injured when the car they were driving hit a tree in Ham Lake, Minnesota.

Man fatally electrocuted while cutting down tree in Fridley

A man working for a private company to remove a tree in Fridley was electrocuted and died at the scene on Thursday night, the sheriff's office said.

2 men killed in exchange of gunfire at Coon Rapids apartment building

An exchange of gunfire inside an apartment complex in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on Monday evening left two men dead and a third injured, deputies say.

Video: Pick-up truck bursts into flames after being hit by semi on I-35

The Minnesota State Patrol says no one was injured when a semi struck a pick-up truck, causing it to burst into flames Wednesday morning. 

Former middle school paraprofessional charged in child ‘sextortion’ scheme

A former middle school special education paraprofessional has been charged with a sextortion scheme that targeted minors by offering them in-game perks, privileges and other gifts in exchange for sexual favors.

Mass brawl prompts more security at Northtown Carnival
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The Northtown Carnival added security after a fight in the parking lot Saturday night involving what authorities said was about 30 teenagers led to a lockdown at a nearby mall.

Tornado touched down in Coon Rapids, Minn. during Wednesday's storms

A tornado touched down in Coon Rapids, Minnesota Wednesday night, as strong storms hit the Twin Cities metro during the evening, survey crews confirmed on Thursday.

MN DNR warns that fire season has begun after grassfire torches 83 acres in Blaine
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State officials are warning Minnesotans that Spring fire season has begun and to be extra careful after a grassfire torched about 83 acres of public land Saturday in Blaine before it was put out by dozens of firefighters from several departments.

MN DNR warns that fire season has begun after grassfire torches 83 acres in Blaine

State officials are warning Minnesotans that Spring fire season has begun and to be extra careful after a grassfire torched about 83 arches of public land Saturday in Blaine before it was put out by dozens of firefighters from several departments.