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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.
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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.
Several area natives from the MIAC earned Academic All-Conference distinction from their winter and spring seasons.
Food trucks may begin operating at 14 area parks, libraries and county buildings.
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.
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.
In St. Francis High School’s first virtual commencement ceremony 317 seniors graduated Friday, June 5.
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."
The St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its Coloring the Community Chalk Contest.
Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart issued the following a citizen alert late Sunday, May 31:
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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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 Muslim American Society of Minnesota announced May 23 it will keep the MAS Blaine Masjid closed despite Gov. Tim Walz announcing all places of worship may open Wednesday, May 27, at 25% occupancy indoors with a maximum of 250 people, provided they adhere to public health guidelines.
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.
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St. Francis High School has announced it will have a virtual graduation June 5.
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.
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