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.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour schedule is released
Get ready to play ball! The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour 2025 lineup is out. Come join FOX 9 live on the road as we visit ballparks around the state this summer.
2025 FOX 9 Town Ball Tour schedule
The lineup is set for the 2025 FOX 9 Town Ball Tour.
Anoka police arrest 1 after SWAT team surrounds home
Police say an arrest was made after a suspect fled from them in a vehicle, leading to an arrest after a SWAT team surrounded a home Wednesday night.
Wake Up With FOX 9 Coffee Tour comes to Anoka
The Wake Up With FOX 9 Coffee Tour visited Compassion Coffee in Anoka on Wednesday morning. The coffee company's vision is to "empower people affected by homelessness", according to its website. FOX 9's Hannah Flood and Chenue Her were live during FOX 9's Good Day to share more about the community.
Snowflakes flying in north Twin Cities metro
Snow is falling over the Twin Cities metro early Thursday morning, making for a messy morning commute. FOX 9’s Se Kwon reports from Anoka with the latest road and snowy conditions.
Book bans in Anoka Co. schools decided by national review group
An Anoka County school district is now letting a conservative-aligned national group decide which books are allowed in its libraries.
City of Anoka residents vote 'no' on single organized trash collection system
Voters in the City of Anoka voted "no" on a ballot question about creating a municipal trash service in the city.
Anoka Technical College stabbing sends 1 man to hospital, another to jail
A man was taken to the hospital after another man stabbed him with a screwdriver at Anoka Technical College.
Anoka, 'Halloween Capital of the World', draws large crowds for annual parade
In the Halloween Capitol of the World, Halloween draws crowds of people from all over the Midwest, to Anoka’s century-long tradition: the Grande Day parade.
Anoka celebrates annual Grande Day Parade
Many flocked to Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the World, for its annual Grande Day Parade ahead of the holiday. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Anoka woman with terminal cancer celebrates final Halloween with haunted house
Denise Godwin's Halloween display grows every year, but this year her zombie apocalypse has more meaning than ever before.
Woman with terminal cancer creates haunted house
Denise Godwin of Anoka was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, and is now creating a haunted house this Halloween so others can create cherished memories of their own before her time is done.
Minnesota city named among best places in US for Halloween celebrations
This Minnesota city has been named one of the best places for Halloween celebrations in the United States.
Anoka's Travis Gienger wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row. His pumpkin Rudy weighed in at 2,471 pounds. He joined FOX 9 All Day to chat about the journey of growing a pumpkin this big, and how much the seeds are worth.
Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize.
Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Minnesota Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize.
Man posing as FBI agent arrested in $32K scam linked to Anoka Co. missing person
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, police recovered $32,000 and arrested a man pretending to be an FBI agent after assisting in a missing persons case from Anoka County.
Anoka social district ending its second season
The Anoka social district, which allows people to openly drink alcohol while walking around shopping and enjoying entertainment, will close this Sunday after a second successful season.
Suspect runs from Anoka police, gets pulled from Rum River
Anoka police are investigating an incident in which a man ran from officers and ended up in the Rum River on Monday afternoon.