Buffalo had no answers for Andover’s passing attack, or defense, as the Huskies trounced the Bison 43-7 Oct. 24 to move to 3-0 on the season.
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The Minnesota Legislature passed a $1.87 billion bonding bill last week that includes funding for some long-awaited projects in Anoka County.
The Anoka County Board signed off on $2.78 million in expenditures from the federal coronavirus relief bill last week.
Area soccer and tennis seasons drew to a close in section action this week.
An unusual season ended in usual fashion: with Andover dominance.
Republican incumbent Tom Emmer faces a challenge from DFL candidate Tawnja Zahradka in the race to represent the 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
It was a night worth waiting for.
The Andover girls swimming and diving team defeated Osseo Oct. 13 to complete an undefeated regular season and capture its first-ever Northwest Suburban Conference championship. Story on the team’s season in next week’s UnionHerald.
Seven candidates will compete for four seats on the St. Francis School Board. Incumbents Amy Kelly, Rob Schoenrock, Sean Sullivan and Mike Starr are all seeking reelection. Challenging them are Shelby Holubiw, Pam Johnson and Kenna Pretts.
Andover graduate Wyatt Kaiser was the third Minnesotan selected in the 2020 NHL Draft, selected in the third round and 81st overall by Chicago Oct. 7. Kaiser, a University of Minnesota Duluth signee, helped lead the Andover boys hockey team to its first-ever state tournament appearance in March.
Ramsey Mayor John LeTourneau is challenging incumbent Commissioner Matt Look in Anoka County Commissioner District 1 for a seat on the Anoka County Board.
Anoka girls swimming and diving defeated Coon Rapids 94-83 in a Northwest Suburban clash Sept. 29.
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Anoka County will not increase its 2021 levies, providing some relief to taxpayers suffering from the coronavirus pandemic.
Republican Sen. Michelle Benson, of Ham Lake, is being challenged for her Senate District 31 seat by Columbus resident Kate Luthner, a Democrat. The district includes East Bethel, Ham Lake, Oak Grove and St. Francis.
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In a special meeting held on Monday, Sept. 21, the MSHSL Board of Directors reversed its previous decision to move the traditional fall sports of football and volleyball to a spring schedule. The board voted to return football to a six-game fall schedule that will allow a first game to be pl…
A 32-year-old St. Francis man is charged with possessing dozens of stolen vehicles and trailers.
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.
A 27-year-old Otsego man is dead following a motorcycle crash in St. Francis over the weekend.
The Links at Northfork Golf Course in Ramsey held its annual Club Championship Aug. 22-23.
With the state primary complete and the filing period for other races closed, the slate of candidates for the Nov. 3 ballot is set.
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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.
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.
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.
District 31A incumbent Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, faces a primary challenge from Beau Hullermann Aug. 11. The winner will face DFL candidate Brad Brown in the November election. Hullermann did not respond to requests to participate in the following questionnaire.
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Anoka County will use coronavirus relief funds to support businesses, nonprofits and public safety.
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.
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said this week it will not enforce Gov. Tim Walz’s mask mandate.
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About 40 volunteers helped build a new playground at St. Francis Elementary Saturday, July 11. The project was funded by donations and organized by the St. Francis Elementary Association of Parents and Teachers. The community build had been planned for next year, but the cash and in-kind don…
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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