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The city of Columbia Heights, in partnership with the League of Women Voters ABC, will host a “Meet the Candidates” forum Tuesday, July 14, for the seven candidates running in the Columbia Heights City Council primary Aug. 11: Connie Buesgens (incumbent), Laura Dorle, Kay “K.T.” Jacobs, Andy…
Blaine, Columbia Heights, Fridley and Spring Lake Park have designated their polling places for the 2020 primary and general elections, and some locations are moving due to a new state statute.
A 38-year-old Columbia Heights man is charged with property damage after vomiting in a police car.
Columbia Heights community members hosted a town hall conversation on race June 23 in Huset Park, where local residents of color shared their stories.
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It was an ending no one could have foreseen — even a group with the motto of having perfect “2020” vision.
Food trucks may begin operating at 14 area parks, libraries and county buildings.
The Columbia Heights City Council unanimously approved an emergency interim ordinance Monday, June 22, which allows restaurants to establish temporary outdoor dining through Sunday, Nov. 15, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multiple suspects have been arrested after a Columbia Heights robbery Sunday, June 28.
Anoka County has created an online dashboard for the public to see statistics about COVID-19 cases in Anoka County
All Anoka County libraries, except Mississippi Library in Fridley, which is currently under construction, will open to the public Wednesday, June 24, at half capacity.
The Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Management Committee approved the next step June 9 for the county to use almost $1 million in Community Development Block Grant funds received to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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With school out and many events limited or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are looking for ways to get out of the house and enjoy the Minnesota summer.
With filing closed for primary-eligible elections, a number of local races are set to have primaries Aug. 11. Absentee voting for primaries opens Friday, June 26.
The Anoka County Board adopted a resolution opposing discrimination and encouraging unity following the death of George Floyd.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday, June 3, in Columbia Heights.
As it was reported Sunday, June 7, that a veto-proof majority of the Minneapolis City Council supported dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart urged caution, saying his department has "no appetite for going back to their city to restore order again."
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Growing up, conflict forced his family to flee to a different country.
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A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday, June 3, in Columbia Heights.
A 25-year-old New Brighton man is charged with robbing a man in Columbia Heights.
Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart issued the following a citizen alert late Sunday, May 31:
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A heavy police presence was visible in Anoka County after the 8 p.m. curfew Saturday, May 30, but ongoing civil unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul didn’t appear to spill over as it had earlier in the week.
Anoka County has declared a state of emergency and established a curfew beginning Friday, May 29, and effective through the weekend.
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Unrest spread to Anoka County Thursday night as looters targeted Northtown Mall in Blaine, while riots and property damage continued across the Twin Cities after the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.
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The regular session of the Minnesota Legislature closed out with a flurry of activity but no bonding bill. While legislators are on hiatus until a special session, a few local lawmakers shared their expectations for what’s coming down the pipeline.
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners has given property owners two more months to pay their property taxes.
The Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility is reopening.
The filing period for candidates who wish to run for some state and local offices began Tuesday, May 19, and ends at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 2.
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Anoka County fallen officers were honored during National Police Week, which took place May 10-16.
Anoka County wants to incorporate three county parks into the regional park system overseen by the Metropolitan Council.
The filing period for candidates who wish to run for some state and local offices begins next week.
Following the lifting of Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order May 18, the Anoka County Government Center, 2100 Third Ave., Anoka, will open to the public in a limited capacity over the following two days.
A man died and a firefighter was injured in a Columbia Heights townhome fire Sunday, May 10.
A handful of Fridley and Columbia Heights students placed in the annual History Day competitions May 1.
A new delivery of a longstanding tradition continues this month at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights.
For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it altered daily routines, uncertainty, financial pressure and social isolation. This combination can leave some people feeling out of control and needing help to manage their emotions.
"Kate is every coach’s dream player."
In a far-ranging collection of personal poetry and prose, “Crossroads: An Anthology of Resilience and Hope by Young Somali Writers” brings together 31 Somali American youth and young adults from Minnesota for a powerful project.
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners April 14 authorized placement of temporary signage within the county right-of-way for the purpose of announcing reopenings and alternative service delivery options during the COVID-19 pandemic restriction period.
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