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A rarity on its own, a pair of Rum River Hills Men’s Senior League golfers achieved a hole-in-one on the same day July 28. Clare Anderson of Blaine aced the 150-yard No. 16 with a 7-iron, while Kenny Bahmer of Champlin aced the 108-yard No. 14 with an 8-iron.
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Below are preliminary results from primary races in ABC Newspapers' coverage area as reported by the Secretary of State's Office.
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.
The St. Francis School District is preparing to bring students back to class using a hybrid model, combining in-person and distance learning — but that could change quickly.
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.
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said this week it will not enforce Gov. Tim Walz’s mask mandate.
An 18-year-old Minneapolis man is charged with a July 3 burglary in Ramsey.
Pending a final reading of the ordinance, Ramsey residents can expect road maintenance fees will show up on their utility bills in the near future.
A 31-year-old Minneapolis man is charged with causing $1,000 in damage to a vehicle in Ramsey July 3.
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.
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Ramsey citizens will have a chance to weigh in soon on whether the city should adopt franchise fees to pay for road maintenance instead of relying on special assessments to property owners.
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.
A 45-year-old former Ramsey man received a stay of imposition for breaking into a Ramsey woman’s home.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after reportedly stabbing two juveniles in Ramsey.
Food trucks may begin operating at 14 area parks, libraries and county buildings.
With the close of Minnesota’s special legislative session, the Anoka-Hennepin School Board heard an update last week on what legislative priorities were accomplished.
Approximately 60 people gathered outside Coon Rapids High School Saturday, June 20, to protest alleged racism in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and to ask for change.
Northern Starz Children’s Theatre is back … and in the backyard.
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.
It’s a love story that took five years of writing and has been a lifetime in the making.
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.
Anoka High School’s 148th graduating class was honored in a virtual ceremony Monday, June 8.
Andover High School students gathered in front of devices instead of in Mariucci Arena to celebrate commencement June 7.
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A 19-year-old Ramsey woman is one of three charged in federal court in relation to the burning of a St. Paul business.
In a telephone town hall June 4, Rep. Tom Emmer, R-CD 6, heard from constituents and shared what he’s doing to address COVID-19 and the challenges between police and communities they serve.
Three local seniors earned National Merit Scholarships recently.
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