Social district statewide expansion on hold despite Senate passage
Anoka popped the cork on its third year of its social district this week, letting people sip booze and stroll through a business district.
Anoka popped the cork on its third year of its social district this week, letting people sip booze and stroll through a business district.
Social district expansions on hold
A push to allow statewide social districts ? areas where people are allowed to openly consume alcohol in public ? is hitting some resistance among lawmakers as the legislative session winds down. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard explains what you should know.
A push to allow statewide social districts ? areas where people are allowed to openly consume alcohol in public ? is hitting some resistance among lawmakers as the legislative session winds down. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard explains what you should know.
Woman arrested after man dies from stabbing in Columbia Heights
A stabbing left a man dead and a woman arrested in Columbia Heights Saturday afternoon.
A stabbing left a man dead and a woman arrested in Columbia Heights Saturday afternoon.
Tesla vandal: Anoka Co. attorney says he would prosecute
After Hennepin County declined charges for a Tesla vandal in Minneapolis, the Anoka County Attorney says the man "would likely become a felon" if the crime occurred there.
After Hennepin County declined charges for a Tesla vandal in Minneapolis, the Anoka County Attorney says the man "would likely become a felon" if the crime occurred there.
Minnesota hosts world Deaf Curling Championships for 1st time in Blaine
For the first time, Minnesota is hosting the World Deaf Curling Championships that feature 122 athletes and coaches from 11 countries.
For the first time, Minnesota is hosting the World Deaf Curling Championships that feature 122 athletes and coaches from 11 countries.
Woman dies after ’circus act’ weight loss surgery in Mexico
A medical procedure in Mexico that ended in tragedy for one Minnesotan from Centerville has left a family grieving and hoping to warn others about the dangers.
A medical procedure in Mexico that ended in tragedy for one Minnesotan from Centerville has left a family grieving and hoping to warn others about the dangers.
Eastbound Highway 10 closed in Coon Rapids after truck hits bridge
The Minnesota State Patrol says eastbound Highway 10 in Coon Rapids is closed after a dump truck hit a bridge Tuesday morning.
The Minnesota State Patrol says eastbound Highway 10 in Coon Rapids is closed after a dump truck hit a bridge Tuesday morning.
First responder who saved kitten after fire adopts him
The Coon Rapids Community Service officer who brought a badly injured kitten to the Animal Humane Society found a special connection and decided to officially adopt the cat.
The Coon Rapids Community Service officer who brought a badly injured kitten to the Animal Humane Society found a special connection and decided to officially adopt the cat.
Kitten found after fire adopted by rescuer
The kitten was found in a field in Coon Rapids as first responders were responding to a grass fire at a homeless encampment. Coon Rapids Community Officer Eric Prindle brought the kitten to the Animal Humane Society in Coon Rapids were veterinarians weren?t sure if he would survive his injuries. Officer Prindle felt such a strong connection with the kitten, named JJ, he decided to adopt the cat after his original owner decided she could not properly care for his injuries.
The kitten was found in a field in Coon Rapids as first responders were responding to a grass fire at a homeless encampment. Coon Rapids Community Officer Eric Prindle brought the kitten to the Animal Humane Society in Coon Rapids were veterinarians weren?t sure if he would survive his injuries. Officer Prindle felt such a strong connection with the kitten, named JJ, he decided to adopt the cat after his original owner decided she could not properly care for his injuries.
Popular Anoka bartender Brandon Stott found safe
The Anoka Police Department said Friday 40-year-old Brandon Stott has been located and is safe.
The Anoka Police Department said Friday 40-year-old Brandon Stott has been located and is safe.
Fridley man accused of assaulting tow truck driver over repossessed vehicle
A 44-year-old Fridley man is accused of carjacking and assaulting a tow tuck driver as his vehicle was getting repossessed late last week, according to charges filed Thursday in Anoka Coun
A 44-year-old Fridley man is accused of carjacking and assaulting a tow tuck driver as his vehicle was getting repossessed late last week, according to charges filed Thursday in Anoka Coun
Anoka bringing back alcohol ‘social district’ in 2025
The City of Anoka is bringing back its “social district" for a third season, allowing patrons to buy and drink alcohol in public – but only in designated areas.
The City of Anoka is bringing back its “social district" for a third season, allowing patrons to buy and drink alcohol in public – but only in designated areas.
Anoka police seek public's help in finding missing 40-year-old man
Brandon Stott was last seen on April 8 at his workplace, 201 Tavern. He failed to show up for his shift two days later, which authorities say is out of character for him.
Brandon Stott was last seen on April 8 at his workplace, 201 Tavern. He failed to show up for his shift two days later, which authorities say is out of character for him.
St. Francis banned books policy on pause as reviews disappear
St. Francis Schools have paused new book bans for the moment, but not before taking 11 off the shelf and preparing to remove more.
St. Francis Schools have paused new book bans for the moment, but not before taking 11 off the shelf and preparing to remove more.
MN filmmaker making documentary about classic concession trailers
Local filmmaker Justin Atkinson is making an independent documentary about Filmack Studios.
Local filmmaker Justin Atkinson is making an independent documentary about Filmack Studios.
MN filmmaker on concession trailer documentary
FOX 9's Maury Glover sat down with a local filmmaker on his documentary on the classic concession stand trailers.
FOX 9's Maury Glover sat down with a local filmmaker on his documentary on the classic concession stand trailers.
Anoka could add surfing to Rum River Dam under proposed $55 million project
The City of Anoka is requesting up to $51 million from the Minnesota Legislature in its efforts to do a large-scale revitalization of the Rum River Dam.
The City of Anoka is requesting up to $51 million from the Minnesota Legislature in its efforts to do a large-scale revitalization of the Rum River Dam.
Man in critical condition after being shot near Columbia Heights
A shooting in a small city within Columbia Heights, Hilltop, left a man in critical condition Saturday night.
A shooting in a small city within Columbia Heights, Hilltop, left a man in critical condition Saturday night.
Cameras in daycares: MN bills aim to protect kids
Daycares may soon be required to record everything children are doing and keep the video for at least 60 days. That is part of a package of four new bills aimed at protecting babies and toddlers at childcare centers. Those bills are prompted in large part by the child abuse case uncovered in Blaine, where one of the alleged victims in the criminal case is the daughter of republican Nolan West (R-Blaine). West joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the bills and how he is working to make sure what happened to his daughter doesn?t happen to others.
Daycares may soon be required to record everything children are doing and keep the video for at least 60 days. That is part of a package of four new bills aimed at protecting babies and toddlers at childcare centers. Those bills are prompted in large part by the child abuse case uncovered in Blaine, where one of the alleged victims in the criminal case is the daughter of republican Nolan West (R-Blaine). West joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the bills and how he is working to make sure what happened to his daughter doesn?t happen to others.
Bicyclist hit and killed by school bus driver in St. Francis
A man was hit and killed by a school bus driver while riding his bike in St. Francis Friday morning.
A man was hit and killed by a school bus driver while riding his bike in St. Francis Friday morning.