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Blaine Novak, president of the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors, has called for a special meeting of the League’s board for Monday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m.
Anoka County Commissioners approved a little over $4.6 million in new spending from the federal coronavirus relief bill Sept. 8.
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A new restaurant featuring from-scratch cooking opened its doors recently in Andover.
Coon Rapids at Andover girls and boys soccer Sept. 8
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The Anoka-Hennepin School District welcomed students back to school this week, though classes have been delayed.
Parents now have a new option to learn more about what the Anoka-Hennepin School District has to offer.
After a marathon board meeting and a rally by teachers demanding a voice in discussions, the Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved a hybrid model for returning to school.
The Blaine girls tennis team was among the first teams in the area and state to return to competition Aug. 25 after over a five-month absence of Minnesota State High School League events, taking on Champlin Park in a Northwest Suburban Conference showdown. Cross-country meets and soccer matc…
The Links at Northfork Golf Course in Ramsey held its annual Club Championship Aug. 22-23.
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Vulnerable seniors have found themselves more isolated than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.
With the state primary complete and the filing period for other races closed, the slate of candidates for the Nov. 3 ballot is set.
The Coon Rapids Redbirds and Anoka Bucs advanced through the Section 4 playoffs Aug. 13-16 and on to the upcoming Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament.
Editor’s note: The interview conducted with Play To Your Strengths Youth and Schools Program Coordinator Madie Hubert was done prior to her unexpected death on June 6. The story is being published with the support of the staff of Play To Your Strengths. For more information on Hubert and her…
Andover’s Economic Development Authority will oversee a COVID-19 grant relief program the Andover City Council approved Aug. 4.
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Below are results from primary races in ABC Newspapers' coverage area as reported by the Secretary of State's Office late in the afternoon Friday, Aug. 14.
A 35-year-old St. Paul man is charged with assault in Andover after an altercation between a divorcing couple.
An Anoka-Hennepin School District staff member is returning to her seat on the board of a state nutritional organization.
Anoka County has shared a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to absentee ballots:
Area voters will cast ballots in primary elections Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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The Minnesota State High School League voted Tuesday to alter sports for this fall to address concerns around COVID-19.
Candidate filing is open for races that are not eligible to have primaries, including some city and school board elections in Anoka County.
Students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District can expect to spend two days a week in class, with the remainder of the week dedicated to distance learning at the beginning of this school year.
Republican incumbent Tom Emmer faces a rematch in a 6th Congressional District primary against Patrick Munro, who unsuccessfully challenged him in primaries in 2016 and 2018.
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Anoka County will use coronavirus relief funds to support businesses, nonprofits and public safety.
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/…
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said this week it will not enforce Gov. Tim Walz’s mask mandate.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District is making progress on its plan to install synthetic turf at high schools and is considering whether to add a synthetic turf field on the Anoka High School campus instead of at Goodrich Field.
An Andover woman died after attempting to help a motorist requiring medical attention in Princeton last Friday.
The Andover Community Center hit a milestone recently, pouring the new sports complex floor.
A 38-year-old Long Lake man was arrested in Andover after allegedly breaking into a home.
Anoka County is suing a Texas-based IT firm on breach of contract allegations after blaming late property tax statements on the county’s new records system.
After managing to grow its general fund balance this past year, the St. Francis School District anticipates a deficit in the next year, according to the preliminary 2020-21 budget.
The Anoka-Hennepin School Board has approved a preliminary budget for the next fiscal year with a $1.2 million deficit.
Several area natives from the MIAC earned Academic All-Conference distinction from their winter and spring seasons.
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