Coon Rapids police fatally shoot armed man
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A man is dead after police say he moved toward them while armed with a knife during a domestic incident. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest report.

Anoka set to break ground on municipal dispensary

The City of Anoka is set to break ground this week on a municipal dispensary, officials say.

Ham Lake gymnastics coach charged with criminal sexual conduct in 2017 incident

A 28-year-old Isanti man who was a gymnastics coach in Ham Lake is accused of having sexual contact with a 13-year-old boy multiple times in an investigation dating back to 2017, according to charges filed in Anoka County Court.

Air Guitar Regional Championships in Fridley
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Get ready for a night of air shredding, headbanging, and rock and roll at the Air Guitar Regional Championship in Fridley. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has more on the event.

Coon Rapids shop teacher earns Top Teacher Award
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Coon Rapids High School shop teacher Bobby Miller earned the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has the full story.

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.

Social district expansions on hold
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kitten found after fire adopted by rescuer
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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.

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

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.

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.