Meet Clearopathra – Centerville’s newly named snowplow

Anoka County literally wants “gap funding.” The county made a money pitch recently to a senate bonding tour that stopped in Circle Pines – requesting a grant to complete a missing link on a popular trail.

So far the nordic ski season has been “snow” fun for the Blaine Bengals. Lack of snow means the Bengals have to be resourceful to participate in meets and practice.

For nearly twenty years, Jackson Middle School in Champlin has had an observatory. But, the telescope in the observatory hasn’t always been accessible to everyone. Following a a personal family experience, the observatory coordinator helped invent something new that’s bringing the stars to more eyes.

Heroes for helpers is an annual event that gives youngsters a chance to smile in the holiday season. That was the case again this year as the spirit of giving back was on display in the North Metro.