Fridley shooting: Man charged in fender-bender turned drive-by shooting

A Columbia Heights man faces multiple charges after a fender-bender sparked a drive-by shooting that left a 5-year-old searching for help from bystanders.

Fridley shooting: Anoka County Sheriff’s Office makes 2 arrests

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says it has made two arrests in connection with a shooting in Fridley Saturday night that left a woman critically injured.

Blaine bans public nudity in response to MN Supreme Court ruling

The Blaine City Council moved to formally outlaw nudity at its parks and beaches in response to a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling last year that established a woman's bare breasts in public do not qualify as "lewd" unless a person is engaged in conduct that is sexual in nature.

Fire destroys cat rescue home in St. Francis
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A fire destroyed a home that housed Kitten Kam Rescue in St. Francis. Several cats were saved, but some tragically died in the fire. 

US Attorney Rosen, Rep. Emmer speak on federal law enforcement cooperation with local sheriffs

A roundtable discussion with U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Daniel Rosen and local law enforcement addressed the crime challenges faced in Minnesota and outlined ways the federal government can assist.

Scottie Scheffler commits to 3M Open in Blaine

Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the Official World Golf Ranking, has given his verbal commitment to play in the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine this year.

Ramsey home seriously damaged, swampy area burned in fire

A home was significantly damaged, and a swampy area burned during a Sunday afternoon fire in Ramsey, Minn.

Minnesota's first social district faces enforcement debate

Anoka’s social district is heading into its fourth year, but questions remain about how rules are enforced and what it means for local businesses.

Social district rules under microscope
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The first community in Minnesota to create a social district – allowing people to drink freely outdoors – is still sifting through ways to ensure safety, while keeping the drinks flowing. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.

Anoka Co. set to use AI for non-emergency calls
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Anoka County officials say they will implement a new AI technology to field non-emergency calls to dispatch. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.

Anoka County AI: Officials explain new program for receiving non-emergency calls

Anoka plans to launch an AI dispatcher to handle all non-emergency calls, starting in mid-May. Officials with the county explained to FOX 9 how it will work.

Incarcerated man who escaped community work assignment returned to custody

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) says a man that escaped from a community work crew Friday morning has since been returned to custody.

Blaine elementary teacher sentenced to work release for filming up minor's dress

A former Jefferson Elementary school teacher has been sentenced after authorities discovered a video in which he pointed a camera up the dress of a minor that he accidentally to one of his daughters.

Man convicted in 2015 drunken crash that killed couple charged with DWI this week

A man sentenced in 2016 to vehicular homicide for driving drunk and speeding through a red light – killing two people – has been charged with driving while impaired after being pulled over in Fridley earlier this week.