The Blaine skyline looks a little different these days. It was dome deflation day this week at the National Sports Center – as one of the most visible sights in the city is temporarily gone.
Continue reading...The Blaine skyline looks a little different these days. It was dome deflation day this week at the National Sports Center – as one of the most visible sights in the city is temporarily gone.
Continue reading...There will be no total shutdown on July 1 for Minnesota’s largest school district. A budget impasse on diversity, equity and inclusion has been resolved. But, the Anoka-Hennepin school board is split 3 to 3 on DEI issues and things boiled over at a recent protest and board meeting in Anoka.
Continue reading...There is a senior at a North Metro high school who is leaving her mark in a positive way. It’s an artistic expression designed to uplift a group of people that are often ignored.
Continue reading...Spring in the Twin Cities means mild weather, flowers blooming and trees greening up. It’s also the start of road construction season and one busy North Metro highway is going to get some upgrades.
Continue reading...Some significant changes are coming to a heavily used park in the North Metro. When the construction dust settles this place will be even better than before.
Continue reading...The snow drought came to an abrupt end recently as a spring storm buried the North Metro. But that doesn’t mean this dry spell is over. Even with all this new snow, the potential for wildfires remains high in the Twin Cities.
Continue reading...As part of the National Opioids Settlement, Anoka County anticipates receiving approximately $18 million in disbursements over the next 18 years–– these funds will be used to address the opioid crisis and prevent opioid deaths in the community.
Continue reading...A local lake in the North Metro will soon come off the impaired list thanks to the efforts of many. The process took decades, dating back to 1976. To put that in perspective, that’s the same year the US celebrated a Bicentennial birthday and the Minnesota Vikings won their last NFC championship to qualify for the Super Bowl.
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