Blaine High School football field will get artificial turf which means volunteers will no longer be able to paint the field.

A program to help eligible families with car repair is getting a boost thanks to federal CARES Act funds the county received.

Since Anoka County’s Licensing Centers re-opened in June, there has been an overwhelming number of phone calls. They’ve been so busy, getting through by telephone has been a challenge for customers.

Aquatore dog park is to be renamed Swanson Dog Park in honor of Council member Dick Swanson.

A Lino Lakes neighborhood has a safe new trail that connects to parks and other trails. It took persistence by homeowners and heavy lifting at city hall to get it done.

In a virtual open house, MnDOT planners said the goal is to cut that time in half.  They are looking at innovate designs for intersections that would reduce the size and cost compared to building a traditional freeway. 

Ruff Start Rescue has free craft kits available for kids to assemble and return for the animals in their care.

Blaine is starting its third round of funding. Ham Lake is distributing more than $940,000 to 57 businesses.  Many were forced to close completely for months and are still struggling to return to normal.