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Fridley’s University Avenue fencing and landscaping is taking a step forward after the City Council accepted a bid July 13.
Karina Kpahn, of Coon Rapids, has been selected to represent 4-H in Minnesota and work with thousands of people from across the state.
A Spring Lake Park man faces multiple charges after allegedly shooting at law enforcement during a standoff at his home July 6. The incident was his second standoff with officers in less than two weeks, according to the charges.
Fridley’s University Avenue fencing and landscaping is taking a step forward after the City …
Anoka County will use coronavirus relief funds to support businesses, nonprofits and public safety.
Staff Writer
Anoka City Council Member Erik Skogquist faces disorderly conduct charges after allegedly be…
Managing Editor
Seven candidates tried to stand out in a race for two seats in the Columbia Heights City Cou…
Staff Writer
The state recently sent warning letters to two Anoka County restaurants over violations of the requirements for reopening under Gov. Tim Walz’s June 5 executive order, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Managing Editor
A Starbucks with a drive-thru is planned on 108th Avenue in Blaine as part of a new strip mall approved by the Blaine City Council July 6.
Managing Editor
Blaine-based nonprofit Achieve Services was recognized with a statewide award for its group Dance at Your Own Risk this week.
A lifelong artist who had her own studio for 20 years and a complete newcomer to the form are coming together for a shared gallery.
Staff Writer
A Champlin business is offering its services once again, now that some of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been lifted.
Which species comes to mind when you think about bees? I bet it is either a bumblebee or a honeybee. However, those species make up less than 2% of Minnesota’s native bees. If we are being technical, honeybees are not truly native to this continent. The Minnesota DNR did a biological survey …
James W. Groat was the great-grandson of John Groat, who immigrated to the United States from Germany in the 1700s, eventually settling in upstate New York. Born in 1824, James married Rebecca and the family came west, settling in Anoka in 1854.
To the editor:
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, police reform and civil unrest captured voters’ attention, the nation was in a longstanding debate about how to reform our immigration system. On one extreme, we have some who want to open up our borders to everyone, and on the other, we have those who want to s…
If the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has taught us anything it is that police and social justice reform are sorely needed in Minnesota. One reform that must be tackled is the ever-growing achievement gap in public education and the fact children of color, American Indian children and …
As the coronavirus pandemic has burned across the United States, we’ve heard a lot about frontline heroes. The efforts by doctors, nurses, health care workers and first responders are immeasurable to the country.
Recent St. Francis graduate Dayne Mann came away with the title at the 93rd Minnesota State Junior Boys’ Championship July 27-28, holding off runner-up Andrew Ramos of Blaine by two strokes.
Staff Writer
Members of the Blaine and Centennial baseball teams joined forces in the 2020 Senior Class Salute hosted by the St. Paul Saints at CHS Field and the University of Northwestern in St. Paul. Blaine won 16-6 over the Rappers July 23, then 3-2 over Hopkins July 26, and is scheduled to play STMA/…
There are many excellent reasons to preserve land: maintaining habitat for wildlife, protecting water quality, providing natural areas for carbon dioxide absorption to help reduce global warming and protecting shoreland to enhance fish populations.
An all-state bowler, standout student and community leader, Spring Lake Park senior Immanuel Reynolds was honored with the Minnesota Adapted Athletics Association Russ Bakko Outstanding Bowler Award for the 2019-20 school year.
Staff Writer
The PGA Tour’s second annual 3M Open golf tournament is scheduled to take place July 23-26 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
Several area natives from the MIAC earned Academic All-Conference distinction from their winter and spring seasons.
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