Widower will honor late wife with a bench at the Minnesota State Fair
An Anoka man lost his wife this year, but with help from the community, he’ll pay tribute to her in one of her favorite places.
Anoka car wash hostage standoff suspect charged in Walmart robbery
The man who police say sparked an hours-long standoff at an Anoka car wash last week is now charged with robbery at a Walmart that happened before the standoff.
Anoka hostage standoff: Hours-long incident at car wash ends after suspect in custody
An attempt to arrest a robbery suspect in Anoka on Wednesday turned into an hours-long hostage situation on Wednesday.
Anoka hostage standoff: Hours-long incident underway at car wash
An attempt to arrest a robbery suspect in Anoka on Wednesday turned into an hours-long hostage situation. As of 10 p.m., police were still on the scene outside a car wash on East River Road near S 7th Avenue for the incident that started before 6 p.m.
Barricaded suspect near Anoka car wash
Anoka police officers say roads are blocked near East River Road and S 7th Avenue for the incident that started sometime in the 5 o'clock hour. Police are still on the scene as of 9:15 p.m.
Highway 10 in Anoka closed this weekend
Highway 10 in Anoka will be closed in both directions starting Friday night and will reopen early Monday.
Anoka ammunition site workers' children should be tested for lead: MDH
Minnesota health officials are urging workers at the Federal Ammunition plant in Anoka to have their children tested after several children in separate homes were found to have elevated blood lead levels.
Anoka man sentenced to 40 years for murder of woman who opened her heart to him
The victim's family offered emotional testimony as they asked the court for a stiff sentence for their daughter's killer.
Massive Anoka pumpkin being carved into world’s largest jack-o-lantern
The city of Anoka is saying go big or gourd home. A champion pumpkin grown in Anoka is expected to break two Guinness World Records this week.
Charges: Militia supporter in Anoka, Minn. arrested for machine gun, drugs
An Anoka, Minnesota man, who prosecutors say has shown support for an anti-government militia group, was arrested after federal authorities say they found weapons, including a machine gun and a grenade launcher, along with drugs at his home.
'Oh, they’re in my yard': Inmate escapes during Anoka County Jail transport, found in backyard shed
Deputies say an inmate who escaped custody Wednesday evening in Anoka is now in custody.
1 killed, 1 injured in Anoka crash after fleeing police Tuesday night
A driver died and his passenger was injured in a crash after he fled police Tuesday night, authorities said.
Body to be exhumed in unexplained death of Maple Grove teen
An Anoka County Judge has granted the request of a Maple Grove mother to exhume the body of her 19-year-old son, Robbie Anderson, whose unexplained death was the subject of a FOX 9 investigation.
Anoka proposes downtown entertainment district
Anoka wants to be the first city in Minnesota to allow people to walk openly outdoors while consuming alcohol on city streets.
Minnesota's 'construction season' begins with Anoka Highway 10 project
A two-and-a-half mile stretch of Highway 10 in Anoka will be reduced to one lane, officially beginning what Minnesotan's know as 'construction season.'
Good Day Hidden Gem: A Taste of Scandinavia at Krown Bakery & Eatery
It's another Good Day Hidden Gem in the Twin Cities. Krown Bakery & Eatery is known for its Scandinavian flair and handmade pastries. We head inside for a look at the treasured bakery in Anoka.
Anoka County Attorney announces he will not seek reelection
After 45 years in office Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo has announced he will retire at the end of 2022 - changing the position head for the first time since 2010.
2 siblings found guilty in 2020 murder of Lino Lakes man
A brother and sister are guilty of murder as part of a robbery that happened in Lino Lakes during the summer of 2020.
New ordinance bans chalk drawings, political flags on city-owned property in Anoka, Minn.
A new ordinance is now in effect banning chalk drawings, flags, murals and memorials on any city-owned property in Anoka, Minnesota.
Celebrating in Anoka: The 'Halloween Capital of the World'
Batman, a witch, a princess, and even a "Karen" asking to speak to the manager, make their appearance at the Anoka elementary school Halloween parade in the self-proclaimed Halloween Capital of the World.