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LINO LAKES TRIES TO CURB DRUNK DRIVING

Minnesota typically sees about 25,000 drunk driving arrests in a year, and about 100 deaths due to impaired driving. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is trying to reduce drunk driving incidents in the city.

POLICE CONCERNED ABOUT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

On April 24 a pedestrian was hit and killed at the intersection of 85th Avenue and University Avenue. That intersection has police concerned as it is a high foot traffic area mixed with a high speed roadway.

SENIOR SAFETY FAIR

Every spring, a few area cities team up to provide a day of safety education to seniors. There is always information to learn about aging, and how to stay safe with an aging body – physically, mentally, and financially.

YOUR CITY STAFF: SHARI KUNZA

As the weather improves and we near the end of the school year, parks departments across the state are getting ready for their busy season. This week we’ll introduce you to Shari Kunza, who works in Blaine’s Parks and Recreation Department.

SPRING BURNING RESTRICTIONS BEGIN

Warm temperatures and dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk, so the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has restricted open burning in several counties.

SCHULTE JOINS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Anoka County Commissioner Scott Schulte has been named one of a select group of 23 leaders in county government from across the country to participate in the 15th Annual County Leadership Institute.

LOCAL WOMAN NAMED MINNESOTA’S SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR

A Ham Lake business owner is drawing the attention of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Due to hard work, a growing business, and giving back to the community, a local woman recently received an unexpected award.

LUPUS SPIEL USA SETS BIG GOAL

An annual fundraiser held in Blaine is aiming to raise $100,000 for Lupus research. A local non-profit called the Lupus Research Foundation holds a curling tournament every May that brings in some of the top curlers in the world to help raise money for a cure.

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