As some local churches reopen their sanctuaries, they are finding some parishioners are eager to come back, while others are more cautious about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading...POLLING PLACES REVIEWED FOR COVID-19 SAFETY
Circle Pines moved one voting precinct out of a fire station to protect the health of first responders, while cities across the state are also asked to keep polling places out of schools.
Continue reading...ANOKA COUNTY PASSES RESOLUTION OPPOSING DISCRIMINATION
At this week’s county board meeting, the board passed a resolution that highlighted the death of George Floyd, and committed to taking steps to end discrimination and divisiveness.
Continue reading...LEXINGTON APPROVES HAZARD PAY FOR LIQUOR STORE EMPLOYEES
Lexington City Council members have agreed to provide COVID-19 hazard pay for workers at the municipal liquor store.
Continue reading...LOCAL BUSINESSES SUE GOV. WALZ
A Blaine yoga studio joined other small business leaders and some Anoka County state legislators in suing Governor Tim Walz over his executive orders that they argue have hurt business owners.
Continue reading...LAKESIDE COMMONS BEACH TO OPEN
Lakeside Commons Beach in Blaine officially opens on June 12, as state restrictions moved to phase three of Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading...IN PERSON DINING RESUMES – OUTDOORS
Many area restaurants were eager to get back to “in-person” dining, even if it meant doing it outdoors. Since March, they’ve either been closed or limited to take out because of restrictions due to COVID-19. Business leaders say it’s both an opportunity and a challenge.
Continue reading...GYMS WAIT FOR CLEARANCE TO OPEN
Many gyms had been busy preparing and putting new guidelines in place, thinking that they would be part of the June 1 openings. That didn’t happen, and they are still waiting for clearance to reopen.
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