Blaine man sentenced for murdering wife who planned to leave him
A judge sentenced a Blaine, Minnesota man to 40 years in prison for murdering his wife, who was in the process of leaving him in 2019, according to the Anoka County Attorney's Office.
24-year-old Blaine man charged in deadly Hudson stabbing
A 24-year-old Blaine man has been charged for allegedly stabbing and killing another man in Hudson, Wisconsin early Sunday morning.
Minnesota WWII hero remembered at funeral after battle with COVID-19
An American hero was being remembered and honored during a funeral service on Saturday in Minnesota, after his fight with COVID-19.
Sheriff investigating deadly shooting in Cub Foods parking lot in Coon Rapids
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Cub Foods the city of Coon Rapids Monday night.
Wisconsin man who fired at police during pursuit charged
A man who shot at police and led officers on chase in Anoka and Sherburne counties on Saturday has been charged, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Suspect, deputies exchange gunfire after chase that started in St. Francis, Minnesota
A traffic stop in St. Francis, Minnesota on Saturday morning turned into a chase that led to shots being fired.
Woman hit, killed by vehicle in Coon Rapids, Minnesota Thursday
A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle in Coon Rapids, Minnesota Thursday night.
1 pedestrian killed, 1 injured in crash in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids Police are investigating a crash that killed one pedestrian and injured another earlier this week, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
2,350 lb 'Tiger King' pumpkin carved for Anoka Halloween parade
Travis Gienger's record-breaking 2,350-pound pumpkin named Tiger King has a fresh tiger carving for the Anoka Halloween celebration.
Anoka delivers socially-distanced Halloween fun
Anoka is known as the Halloween Capital of the World, and this weekend was expected to be the biggest party yet as they celebrate 100 years of Halloween events. Though the plans have been scaled back in a big way, the city is still going forward with some of the events including the house decorating contest. There are 16 homes participating. Their addresses will be posted on Thursday evening for public viewing.
24 Minnesota schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks
Twenty-four Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning—up from 11 the previous week, according to the latest data from the state health department.
Minnesota man grows largest pumpkin in North America, 2,350 lbs
An Anoka, Minnesota man has some big time bragging rights after his massive pumpkin was crowned champion in the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-offs out in California.
Boy dies of injuries after dirt bike crash in Andover, Minnesota
A young dirt bike driver died of his injuries Saturday after he and a pickup truck crashed head-on in Andover, Minnesota.
Suspects flee police, carjack vehicle, lead multi-city chase in Anoka County
Two officers were taken to the hospital and multiple squad cars were damaged Thursday morning after a group of suspected car thieves fled police in Anoka, Minnesota, crashed, carjacked another vehicle and led police on another chase that ended in Ramsey.
Court: Locker room segregation of trans student violates law
Transgender students are entitled to use the locker room that matches their identity, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed in a decision published Monday
Man dies in motorcycle crash in Oak Grove, Minnesota
Officials are investigating after a man died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Oak Grove, Minnesota.
Man dies after being hit by train in Fridley, Minnesota
A train hit and killed a man in Fridley, Minnesota Wednesday morning.
2 in critical condition after motorcycle crash in Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Authorities are investigating a crash that left two people critically injured Tuesday evening in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
D-Day veteran, former Anoka football coach turns 100 years old
His name is Stan Nelson, but up in Anoka, everyone still knows him as “Coach.”
Motorcyclist in critical condition after colliding with deer in Bethel, Minnesota
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after colliding with a deer in Bethel, Minnesota early Monday morning.