Lost kid uses Andover, Minn. man's novelty payphone to call 911 | FOX 9 KMSP

Andover is home to one of the last working payphones in Minnesota. But, it’s not on a street corner, it’s actually in one homeowner’s front lawn.
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[@shirleysmith3540]

We need to bring the phone back. It is much needed. Imagine the children who were abducted and killed by predators could have had a chance to call 911 before they were killed.

[@KandiKlover]

Or the poor/homeless or when the battery phone dies etc.

[@patminard2015]

What a great idea and it should generate lots of stories. Glad that child was able to get help. I grew up with those phones. Thanks!

[@debrawalker2414]

Me too I just hope and pray 🙏 that a theft doesn't bother the dang phone or rob it 🙏

[@briandavis96]

Thanks so much!! It’s been fun to share😅

[@randallgreen6746]

These pay phones were common in the 70s-80s and 90s. It's sad to see them gone.

[@warrinbang1191]

This story shows that these payphones should be made available in a few select locations where vandalism is less likely to occur.

[@glenjohnson9302]

Very cool. Smart kid.

[@fairwitness7473]

That's awesome! I love it. Reminds me of when riding the city bus was .10 cents. (In Saint Cloud) Same for the pay phone. Apparently I'm old. Lol

[@peanutdog2371]

I remember pay phones are 15 cents right on the cusp of turning into 25 cents in the early eighties

[@chargermopar]

I have had one in front of my home for over 10 years.

[@eugeniaperry4278]

We need more of them too! 💜

[@AngelLuisEspada1970]

😁👍 liked this 💡 idea. Very appreciated. Keep the maintenance.

[@SicilianStealth]

I think it's wonderful.

[@kerrbear1980]

Payphones still exist in toronto. May be less and maybe not the best shape but they do exist for safety and the elderly who dont own cells.

[@beckybarts8509]

That's kinda a good thing thanks

[@nyaj754]

So glad something that we all enjoyed back in the past was able to help someone in the future!

[@americantopgunner5102]

Good stuff

[@douglashurd8652]

Epic stuff

[@cD-vg5go]

I Love This !! Drop a Dime..... remember when.

[@mr.anderson4755]

In the year 3000, this wouldn't have had a happy ending. (pun intended)

[@leonilarosco8318]

To all THE MOVIE WRITERS, 🎥MUSIC COMPOSERS,🎼🎶 OR DRAMA SERIES THAT'S THE PERFECT PLACE OLD LIKE 1950'S WITH OLDSMOBILES🥰🥰👌

[@modestinemungo4661]

That is just AWESOME!! Wow, that's good bc, Every city has taken them out. The New neat witty old idea 💡!!

[@jhenrevilla6439]

The video content is so excellent, congratulations

[@twisted-lee2052]

Life was better then

[@whatupplaya7951]

Fun!! Great idea👍

[@AhmedHassan-ed5ue]

Cool I love 👍👍

[@duckylucky8319]

Wow

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

❤❤❤

[@hulamei3117]

Cool!

[@hulamei3117]

We need land phones!

[@donnah5378]

Cool 😎

[@justinl7496]

He should setup a gofund me to defray the cost. $20 a month not bad but this is history. Feel like a child. I went to many places and seen these. Mall of America had some and my hometown bagley had one.

[@kirstenpapp5030]

Okay. I am going to try it.

[@Julianhockey4]

I live in that naberhood

[@KandiKlover]

It’s not a novelty it’s a real payphone. Now the outdated American legacy media, now that’s a novelty.

[@pickingwilddaisies945]

You can call 911 for free on a pay phone to 💜 just like if you have a phone with pre paid minutes. Even if you have 0 you can call 911

[@realmccoy405]

Wow this is so great!!!!! 🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@briandavis96]

Thankyou McCoy!!

[@paladro]

only in minnesota )

[@yimyang3408]

They should start giving out free cell mobile phones man and with unlimited data usage of Internet awesome

[@OregonCrow]

k

[@lanabyk8012]

If you vote for Trump, he will give you a treat! (Like hamburger, or milk shake). Trump for President - not now, but in 2032! Trump for President - not now, but in 2032! (He's too busy right now to be president.) Thank you.

[@Susie_Floozie]

This is so cool, and in such a nice place! I was a courier in '05-'07. With no cell outside Metro Atlanta, I had to call dispatch on a payphone. I noticed it got harder to find a payphone. I often had to call from cracktown areas. To stay safe, I'd exit my car in a faux rage, and yell & cuss before the call went through. Locals thought I was bad crazy and they'd avoid me.

[@luiscarlosgarcia9354]

Man I remember like 5, 6 years ago a lot of them worked in Los Angels but most are all broken now or they just cut the line.

[@anim3z4u]

Its crazy cause payphones should still be around!!!! They saved so many lives back in the day when people wasn't really using cellphones. They should be near bus stops, gas stations, shopping ares, and rest stops. Making a 911 call should be free and 50 cent for a regular phone call. Only flaw about it now is that we are living in trolling and pranking age where people will just use them to play jokes probably. Payphones should always be around even if its just a few.

[@marywoods1430]

Smart kid. GOD is good. Just thunk what would habe happened if the kid didn't think about using this old antique. We used to use these in my day. It went from ten cents to twenty five. Then the price went up...and you had to add money in if you were gonna talk longer than ten to fifteen minutes

[@Steelers2841]

I love it brings back Memories

[@scrweylouie2657]

35 years ago I installed and repaired phone booths for western Bell. Pay phones are a vital part of infrastructure because of EMP can wipe out these cell phones. And then instantly everyone will get to experience life without a machines existence.

[@bidenssugardaddy6098]

Would a emp do the same to a pay phone? Why not

[@jeremyjmontoya]

Yeah, because we're getting emp'd daily.

[@MrWolfSnack]

I found an entire payphone technician's toolbox and bits and bobs of electrical hardware, fuses, parts, etc at the Restore thrift store for $40. Had a lot of specific phone tools, testers.

[@SuperAgentman007]

I think it would be even cooler if it was a payphone booth like they used to have.

[@dommopa4464]

What is the phones number?

[@paigemarie7476]

I still have my old phones that work I love hearing the rings

[@peterrudy9207]

The police are crouching down as to not be intimandating to the boy . As well , when having a conversation with a person in a wheelchair or sit down .

[@truthmatters4520]

I've been looking for one of these for years😊.

[@ourfamilysvarietyshow]

smart boy

[@pamelahomeyer748]

If I saw it I would have to make a phone call because it's been so very long

[@stevegoering]

very cool...fond memories...

[@realmccoy405]

I want to go there!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@peanutdog2371]

Payphones were good. When you were out you were out. Much more freedom. We all have a leash now

[@MrWolfSnack]

I don't. I'm 31. still used payphones until they were gone. used to hack them to dump the coin box for quarters for the arcade. just got a cell phone 3 months ago, a nokia flip phone for 99 cents. you make calls or do a little T9 texting and thats it. being on the phone 24/7 is more of a brainwashing and ignorance thing. people that dont know how to live life. i have a computer for internet, digital cameras for photos, game consoles for videogames, tv for watching tv and dvds, vhs, etc for movies. i use what works and stay using it, likewise i have a lot less problems than others.

[@chalkademic4232]

Would he accept donations for the cost of the payphone?

[@bodhi8260]

Something good happened in Minnesota???

[@vivalajuicey]

🥰

[@Lisa.G412]

Thanks 2 thisan who kept that phone!!! It saved a life

[@fayknox2138]

I love it...