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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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While many events are being canceled, a St. Francis playground build is being moved up.
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.
The 2020 St. Francis Pioneer Days festival has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting submissions for its Coloring the Community Chalk Contest.
Emma Kopet is the St. Francis Athena Award recipient for the 2019-20 school year.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has placed the Highway 47 project in St. Francis on hold.
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.
A new model is being proposed for nursing services at three Anoka County’s correctional facilities, including the county jail.
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Anoka County’s 2020 street overlay program will make improvements to seven sections of its highway system.
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If you haven’t received your property tax statement in the mail yet, don’t panic. Anoka County’s statements are late this year, but they’re expected to go out by mid-April.
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As state and federal officials desperately work to “flatten the curve” and the impact of COVID-19 cases on our health care system, many local businesses have experienced the devastating results of an economy that has ground to a halt.
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The following bills were submitted by local representatives and senators between March 10 and March 16. Each bill is organized under the legislator listed as the chief author. Submitted bills have not become law as of press time, and many likely won’t become law. Reps. Kurt Daudt, John Heinr…
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On order of Gov. Tim Walz, area school districts are extending their spring breaks in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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ABC Newspapers checked with cities in its coverage area Monday, March 16, to see if there are any changes in city services or meeting schedules due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
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Area schools are closed for the next two weeks, March 16 through March 27.
The following bills were submitted by local representatives and senators between March 3 and March 9. Bill are listed under the legislator named as the chief author of the bill. Submitted bills have not become law as of press time, and many likely won’t become law. Reps. Cal Bahr, John Heinr…
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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the contributions and achievements of women in history. This year the U.S. also celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment, ratified Aug. 18, 1920, which gave women across the country the right to vote.
The American Red Cross urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of COVID-19 rise in the United States.
A buzzer-beating basket sent Fridley into the Section 5AAA finals, Totino-Grace rolled into the Section 4AAA championship round, Spring Lake Park cruised through its Section 5AAAA opener and Legacy Christian Academy reached the Section 4A semifinals during the opening week of the boys basket…
The following bills were submitted by local state representatives and senators between Feb. 25 and March 2. Each bill is listed under the legislator named as chief author of the bill. Submitted bills have not become law, and many likely won’t become law. Reps. Connie Bernardy, John Heinrich,…
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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the contributions and achievements of women in history. This year the U.S. also celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment, ratified Aug. 18, 1920, which gave women across the country the right to vote.
Two candidates hoping to pull off an upset victory in the next general election have met in a debate over who would best lead the DFL Party to that victory in Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District. In the debate, held in Monticello on Feb. 19, DFL candidates Ian Todd and Tawnja Zahradka, ac…
Three area boys basketball teams earned No. 2 seeds in their respective section tournaments, with another pair receiving No. 3 seeds as postseason action tips off this week.
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