Circle Pines turns 75 in 2025. The city has plenty to offer and recently recognized a church that’s been a fixture in the town for seven decades.
Continue reading...Anoka County part of nationwide food waste prevention week
Anoka County is part of a nationwide food waste prevention program that starts on Monday. In the United States over 700 counties, cities, schools and nonprofits are spotlighting this topic. Approximately 38 percent of food produced in the US is not eaten.
Continue reading...Blaine HS teacher of the year candidate prioritizes fun in the classroom and in the dugout
The list has been pared down to 31 semifinalists for the 61st Minnesota teacher of the year contest. One of the nominees coaches and teaches at Blaine High School.
Continue reading...Upgrade! US 10 getting a third lane in the North Metro
Now that spring has arrived, get ready for road construction season. A major MnDOT project starts soon to increase lane capacity on a busy North Metro road.
Continue reading...Blaine PD salutes courageous residents who rescued people in peril
In February a North Metro police department singled out a group of courageous residents for rescuing fellow citizens who were in trouble. These local heroes stepped up in a time of crisis.
Continue reading...RCWD has grant money for residents to put native plants in their garden or yard.
In the North Metro there is actually a way to get money for putting a certain kind of plant in your yard. It is one way a local organization is trying to improve water quality.
Continue reading...March snow in the North Metro makes for plenty of scenic visuals
In early March a powerful snowstorm dumped approximately five inches of snow on the North Metro, turning the area into a temporary winter wonderland. The visuals were fantastic as you can see in this video montage.
Continue reading...Snow fooling! Centerville name a plow winners for 2024 and 2025 are a husband-wife team
Naming a snowplow has become common in Minnesota. One North Metro city conducts yearly naming contests and the 2025 winner got inspiration from the person who won in 2024.
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