Minnesota church gives families isolation break with makeshift drive-in theater

While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.

'It’s like a ghost town': Minnesota native living in northern Italy describes life during coronavirus outbreak

Italy has tightened up “lockdown” restrictions as the coronavirus continues to spread across the country. According to the World Health Organization more than 69,000 people in the country have tested positive for the virus. Nearly 7,000 people have died because of the virus.

Driver arrested after deadly crash in Blaine, Minn. that killed teen riding bike

The driver involved in a deadly crash Friday in Blaine, Minnesota that claimed the life of a teen boy is being held in Anoka County Jail on charges.

What we know about Minnesota's 3 coronavirus cases

Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health announced the state's third case of coronavirus, this time in Anoka County. The person is in their 30s and has no "glaringly apparent" underlying health conditions. Officials said the patient was likely exposed through contact with international travelers.

After daughter dies by suicide, Blaine, Minn. family works to help other children

Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.

Police chase starts at Blaine Walmart, ends after PIT maneuver on Hwy. 65

A police chase that started at a Walmart in Blaine, Minnesota ended with a crash on Highway 65 that left three people injured Monday morning. 

Anonymous donors pay off school lunch debt at St. Francis school district

At the beginning of the school year, the St. Francis Area Schools superintendent launched an angel fund meal account to help pay down the debt. Donations started rolling in.

Charges: Psychiatric patient escapes Anoka facility, steals police officer's car

A psychiatric patient from Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center escaped the facility and stole a police officer's squad car, according to a criminal complaint filed in Anoka County District Court.

28 co-workers share $1 million Powerball prize in Coon Rapids, Minnesota

A group of 28 coworkers in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, are celebrating after they claimed a $1 million Powerball prize Tuesday afternoon.

Former Blaine, Minn. student found dead in lake on University of Notre Dame campus

A promising young student from Blaine, Minnesota, who was set to earn her undergraduate degree at Notre Dame, has been found dead after being reported missing earlier in the week, the university says.