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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.
Demolition on the 3986 Central Ave. NE, office building in Columbia Heights started Tuesday, Sept. 8, to make way for the construction of a new City Hall and a larger mixed-use development.
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One man is dead after being struck while crossing the street in Columbia Heights Wednesday, Sept. 9.
The undefeated starts continued for both the Blaine boys and Blaine girls soccer teams Sept. 8. The Bengal boys shut out Elk River 1-0, the deciding goal a late first-half strike by Roman Podolyanchuk, to move to 3-0 on the season. The Bengal girls improved to 2-0-1 by defeating Elk River 2-…
A collaborative back-to-school event provided families with supplies if they stopped by one of three locations Aug. 27.
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The Columbia Heights Police Department, in partnership with local organizations, hosted a school supply drive on Thu, Aug 27, at Murzyn Hall in Columbia Heights.
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The League of Minnesota Cities recently presented the city of Columbia Heights with the 2020 Sustainable City Award for its curbside yard-waste/organic pickup program.
Three men are charged with murder following an Aug. 24 shooting in Columbia Heights.
A new way to form a connection with nature and to foster a love of language is coming to Columbia Heights this fall.
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One Anoka man is dead following a shooting Aug. 24 in Columbia Heights.
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 Columbia Heights School District plans to start the school year using distance learning combined with limited in-person instruction.
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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.
Two men are charged with stealing a woman’s purse during a robbery in Columbia Heights.
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.
Both the DFL and Republican parties will have primaries to determine who will advance to the general election for the Congressional seat representing Minneapolis and nearby suburbs.
Incumbents Connie Buesgens and Robert “Bobby” Williams are among the seven candidates in the Columbia Heights City Council primary Aug. 11.
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Anoka County will use coronavirus relief funds to support businesses, nonprofits and public safety.
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said this week it will not enforce Gov. Tim Walz’s mask mandate.
Seven candidates tried to stand out in a race for two seats in the Columbia Heights City Council during a July 14 forum.
As the Aug. 11 primary approaches, residents can learn more about candidates by watching forums hosted by the League of Women Voters of Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area.
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Severe weather struck Blaine, Columbia Heights, Fridley and Spring Lake Park Saturday evening, July 18, when rain, hail, a tornado warning and lightning strikes hit the area.
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.
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.
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