Spring Lake Park Mayor election results in tie, winner to be chosen by lottery

The City of Spring Lake Park announced that its mayoral candidates, Robert Nelson and Halyn Roth, are tied, with both earning exactly 1,401 votes in the election.

Corrections officer tried to smuggle drug-soaked papers to inmate: Charges

A Minnesota Department of Corrections employee has been charged with allegedly taking part in a scheme to smuggle drugs into the Lino Lakes adult facility.

Coon Rapids considers buying rundown Family Center Mall
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The Coon Rapids City Council is expected to vote on a nearly $4.2 million purchase agreement for the rundown Family Center Mall. The 24-acre property includes more than 100,000 square feet of commercial space and could eventually be redeveloped with commercial and residential uses.

Blaine water cost sparks resident concerns
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Some residents in one Twin Cities community are facing sticker shock after seeing their latest water bill and are now raising concerns about why they are subsidizing more of the city’s costs than they previously thought. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim spoke with Blaine residents to get to the bottom of what a glass of water actually pay for.

Teen charged in St. Louis Park Hwy 100 shooting connected to gang violence

A 19-year-old man from Blaine is now facing charges for a shooting along Highway 100 in St. Louis Park that authorities say is connected to the recent rash of gang violence in the west metro.

Jordan Collins found guilty in murder and dismemberment of son

A jury has found Jordan Collins Sr. guilty in the murder of his son Manny Collins, whose remains were discovered in a landfill after a weeks-long search.

Jordan Collins murder trial: Jury begins deliberations

Closing arguments are underway in the murder trial of Jordan Collins Sr., the man accused of murdering his 16-year-old son who remains were found in a landfill.

Jordan Collins trial: Closing arguments, jury to begin deliberations
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Closing arguments are set to begin in the Jordan Collins murder trial Wednesday. Collins is accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Manny, last summer and dumping his body in a landfill. Both sides will make their final pitch to the jury, who will then begin deliberating the case. 

Jordan Collins trial: Prosecution set to rest
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he prosecution is expected to rest in the Jordan Collins murder trial in Anoka County, shifting attention to Collins' defense. Collins, who is representing himself and faces one count of second-degree murder in the death of his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, chose to wait until the prosecution rests before delivering his opening statement.

Ramsey, Coon Rapids attacks: Man charged after 2 teens targeted hours apart

A man accused of trying to abduct a 15-year-old girl in Ramsey and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Coon Rapids just hours later is facing felony charges.

Ramsey man arrested in teen abduction attempt, Coon Rapids sexual assault

Two incidents involving teenage girls in Ramsey and Coon Rapids on Sept. 28 led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man after a sweeping, multi-agency investigation.

Columbia Heights theatre celebrates 100th anniversary
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Starting Thursday and for the next week, a Columbia Heights theater is celebrating its 100th year in operations in a special way. FOX 9 photographer Ben Neesen shows us how "The Heights" theater is spending a whole day on films from each decade of their existence.

Investigators detail ‘grueling’ search of landfill in Jordan Collins murder trial

Week three of the Jordan Collins murder trial is underway in Anoka County, and state prosecutors are building a case that shows investigators methodically tracking down the remains of 16-year-old Manny Collins.

Jordan Collins murder trial: Investigators detail grueling landfill search
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Week three of the Jordan Collins murder trial is underway in Anoka County, and state prosecutors are building a case that shows investigators methodically tracking down the remains of 16-year-old Manny Collins. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the latest.

Blaine officer thrown from Corvette during DWI stop, driver faces felony charges

A Blaine police officer was hurt after a driver under investigation for impairment sped off with the officer partially inside the vehicle, sending the officer flying before the car overturned in a parking lot.