Champlin senior living facility celebrates first Grandparents Happy Hour
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A Champlin woman pushed Minnesota lawmakers to change the state's liquor laws, and on Tuesday got to raise a glass. For the first time, residents at Amira Choice Senior Living celebrated "Grandparents Happy Hour" becoming legal, and FOX 9's Corin Hoggard was there.

Charges: Neighbor targeted Hoffman family with July 4 fireworks

A Champlin man is accused of harassment and disorderly conduct after police say he targeted his neighbors, Minnesota Senator John Hoffman, his wife Yvette and their daughter Hope, with fireworks and threatening comments.

Vance Boelter sentencing: Boelter to face state charges now

With the federal case now complete, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office will now move forward with state charges against Vance Boelter for the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers last year.

Champlin PD issues warning after e-moto involved in close call on highway

The Champlin Police Department issued a public warning Tuesday morning after two children on an electric motorcycle illegally turned in front of a truck on the highway and were nearly struck.

Hoffman home targeted by fireworks, Hennepin Co. Attorney investigating

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it’s investigating and considering criminal charges after the residence of Minnesota lawmaker John Hoffman was reportedly targeted by fireworks over the Fourth of July.

Champlin voters hit the polls for dramatic city council race
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Voters are hitting the polls on Tuesday in Champlin for an open city council seat that's created some drama on social media. Champlin Mayor Ryan Sabas joined FOX 9's All Day to give an update on the race.

Champlin City Council special election surrounded by social media drama
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Voters will head to the polls in Champlin on Tuesday for a special election to pick their next city council member. The race is getting an unusual amount of attention, with accusations of harassment, death threats and a fight over Facebook pages. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.

Missing mother and child out of Champlin contacted

A mother and daughter missing out of Champlin have been contacted by authorities, and the missing person alert has been canceled.

Champlin man drowns saving dog stuck on ice during North Dakota hunting trip

A Minnesota man tragically drowned while trying to rescue a dog in the Eszlinger Waterfowl Production Area in North Dakota last week, according to the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office.

MN lawmaker shootings: Police chiefs org will review law enforcement response

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local police departments have hired the International Association of Chiefs of Police to review the law enforcement response to the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers in June.

Rep. Hortman special election: Xp Lee wins District 34B seat

A special election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Melissa Hortman has resulted in voters selecting former Brooklyn Park City Council member Xp Lee to represent District 34B in the north metro.

Champlin stabbing: ‘Drug-induced rage’ blamed for attack on parents

A double-stabbing in Champlin that prompted a shelter-in-place order as police searched for a suspect was the result of a "drug-induced rage," according to one of the victims, who is also the suspect's father.

Champlin double stabbing suspect arrested following shelter-in-place request

Champlin police arrested a suspect accused of stabbing two people, leaving them with life-threatening injuries and prompting a shelter-in-place request for residents in the area.

Champlin paraprofessional charged after allegedly hitting 10-year-old

A 56-year-old Coon Rapids woman faces charges after the alleged abuse of a 10-year-old child while she was working as a paraprofessional.