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Snow-free and mild makes this winter seem like spring

“Sleepless in Seattle” was a hit movie back in 1993. Three decades later later “Snowless in Minneapolis” is a reality show as the winter of 2023-24 has been practically snow-free.

Done deal (almost) … Teachers union, Anoka-Hennepin reach tentative agreement

In mid-January there was a breakthrough in negotiations between the teachers union and the Anoka-Hennepin school district. Both sides reached a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement. The contract is still not formally approved, but significant progress was made.

Anoka County battling unwelcome guests that infect ash trees

The Emerald Ash Borer has a knack for showing up in all the wrong places. EAB is the enemy of ash trees – and in the North Metro crews are removing infected ones to prevent the spread of this tiny beetle.

Anoka County wants “gap funding” to complete missing link on trail

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.

USA Cup wants you and promises fun experience to volunteers who sign up

The North Metro area is smack dab in the middle of winter. Summer seems far away, but for the folks who run the Target USA Cup, it’s on the horizon – which is why they want volunteers for this year’s event.

Nordic ski season has been snow fun for Blaine Bengals

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.

It’s holiday joy for North Metro fire and police departments thanks to funding gift

Fire and police across Minnesota received an extra holiday gift in 2023. On the day after Christmas the state kicked in a huge chunk of money for public safety funding. This news brought joy to these agencies, including those in the North Metro.

Jackson Middle School Observatory becomes more accessible

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.

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