Sheriff: Armed individual arrested after firing at law enforcement in Spring Lake Park
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says a 50-year-old armed man fired at law enforcement in Spring Lake Park Monday afternoon before being taken into custody.
Driver dead after car hits tree, catches fire in East Bethel Sunday night
A man is dead after a crash in East Bethel, Minnesota Sunday night.
Family: 16-year-old boy hurt in racist attack at Ramsey park
A 16-year-old boy is finally out of the hospital after he was stabbed in what his family is calling a racist attack.
Stabbing of two juveniles at Ramsey, Minnesota park under investigation
A 19-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly admitted to stabbing two juveniles in a park in Ramsey, Minnesota, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Sexual assault investigations underway involving former Anoka Middle School for the Arts staff member
A former staff member from Anoka Middle School for the Arts is under investigation for an alleged sexual assault of a student, which happened nearly a decade ago, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Man arrested after dry firing rifle during dispute with neighbor, hours-long standoff in Spring Lake Park
A 50-year-old Spring Lake Park, Minnesota man is in custody after an hours-long standoff outside his home in the city Friday night.
Toppled Christopher Columbus statue would cost $154,000 to repair
Minnesota's Christopher Columbus statue would require $154,000 to repair after protesters yanked it to the ground outside the state Capitol on June 10, according to a damage estimate.
Suspect found dead in trailer following standoff and fire in Andover, Minnesota
Authorities are investigating after a standoff ended with the suspect taking his own life in Andover, Minnesota.
Protesters want Coon Rapids principal to resign for forcing 'Black Lives Matter' apology by student in 2015
A group of protesters rallied on Saturday, calling on a Coon Rapids principal to step down for an incident in 2015 in which a student was forced to apologize after stating support for the "Black Lives Matter." They are also pushing the district to take further steps to act against racism.
3M Open to be played July 23-26 in Blaine without spectators due to COVID-19 concerns
The 3M Open will be played in late July at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, but there won’t be any spectators there to watch it live.
Woman dies in house fire in Linwood Township, Minnesota
A woman died after a house fire Monday in Linwood Township, Minnesota.
Otsego family elated by dog's return after going missing for nearly 6 months
It was a very difficult winter for an Otsego, Minnesota family. Weeks after losing their home to a fire, the Saarela family also lost their family pet.
Deputies use tear gas to break up crowd of teens after reports of fights at Lake George Beach
Law enforcement used tear gas to break up a large crowd of teenagers at a beach in Oak Grove, Minnesota after receiving reports of fights, according to Commander Wayne Heath with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Business, law enforcement leaders express concern over defunding Minneapolis Police Department
The calls by Minneapolis councilmembers to defund the police department are generating plenty of discussions about public safety. From business owners to those in law enforcement, the unknown is creating some concern. For many, it’s scary to envision what Minneapolis without police would look like.
Anoka Co. Sheriff has 'no appetite' to help Minneapolis if it abolishes police department
The Anoka County Sheriff says his agency has “no appetite” to help the city of Minneapolis after nine members of the City Council voiced their support for disbanding the department Sunday.
Reports of damage to businesses, buildings in cities surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul following protests
While the majority of destruction from violent protests in response to the death of George Floyd happened in Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding cities also experienced reports of damage Thursday overnight into Friday.
Officials: Group of suspected overdoses linked to similar pills
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of suspected drug overdoses believed to involve the same type or similar pills.
County fairs: Which ones are canceled, still on or waiting to make a decision
While the status of this year’s Minnesota State Fair remains uncertain, many county fairs across the state have already been canceled over coronavirus concerns.
2 rescued after float plane capsizes during take off on Lino Lakes, Minnesota lake
Two people had to be rescued after a float plane flipped while trying to take off on Rice Lake in Lino Lakes, Minnesota Wednesday morning.
'Lots of things have changed': Minnesota dental clinics welcome back some patients
Dental clinics across Minnesota began welcoming back additional patients in need of care this week.