News Headlines – Page 19

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.

Ice anglers need to be careful on Minnesota’s not-so-frozen lakes

The calendar says it’s winter in Minnesota – but the mild weather makes it seem like early spring. This is bad news for those who like to ice fish. Lake ice is not as thick as it was in 2022.

North Metro toy story brings kids and heroes together for a shopping spree

Heroes for helpers is an annual event that gives youngsters a chance to smile in the holiday season. That was the case again this year as the spirit of giving back was on display in the North Metro.

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