The reserves are unpaid volunteers who answer lower level calls which frees up licensed deputies to focus on more important duties.

In 2021, the county decided to transform Coon Lake Park into Coon Lake Regional Park. Part of that process is a master planning phase the county is in right now to make sure it is meeting all of the needs of those who want to use the amenities at the lake.

Businesses are facing higher taxes after Minnesota state lawmakers failed to reach a deal on replenishing the Unemployment Insurance fund.  After lay-offs during the pandemic, the fund is $2.7 billion in the red.

High gasoline prices are having an impact on drivers everywhere, but delivery businesses may be feeling it the most.  The owner of Active Delivery is trying hard not to raise his prices because of the spike in fuel costs.

As part of a city council workshop on March 7, council members got to ask questions about plans that show a re-developed Northtown Mall surrounded by more green spaces, more road and pedestrian thoroughfares–especially north-south and making it easier to get north of the area on University Avenue–and more multi-family housing.

After 30 years of service, the East Bethel Ice Arena is showing its age. Parents and the youth hockey association have a list of areas they say needs attention.

The SBM Fire Department, which serves Blaine, Spring Lake Park, and Mounds View, will need a new fire chief.  After 6 years in that job, Charlie Smith is retiring effective May 1. 

The Minnesota Tech Corridor became the name for the project, as Anoka and Washington County leaders joined with city leaders in that region in touting the benefits.