Strawberry fields aren’t forever! They are slowly disappearing in the North Metro. But there is one left in Lino Lakes and plenty of people are showing up to get some tasty treats.
Continue reading...Golden Lake elementary student stages successful fundraiser in Circle Pines
A North Metro grade school student is giving back in a big way and a local food shelf is benefiting from her kindness and motivation.
Continue reading...Northpoint elementary students learn about fire prevention in SBM Safety House
In late May the SBM safety house was parked at Northpoint Elementary School. This trailer is used by the department to simulate scenarios to teach kids about fire prevention.
Continue reading...Popular North Metro farm adding an apple orchard
In a few years, North Metro residents will soon have another option for fall fun. The sprawling Waldoch farm – which has a footprint of approximately 200 acres – is adding an apple orchard.
Continue reading...Circle Pines teams up with 11 cities to save on street costs
There’s strength in numbers – which is why some North Metro cities are part of a street maintenance program to save money on work projects.
Continue reading...Flag football trailblazers learning new sport in Spring Lake Park
Girls flag football is being played in Minnesota this spring at the high school level for the first time ever. There are over 50 club teams in the state, including one at Spring Lake Park.
Continue reading...CCWD group cleans up garbage at Springbrook Creek
The Coon Creek Watershed District relies on a group of local volunteers each month to perform many duties. In mid-May the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) left the office to go outside and clean up Springbrook Creek in Blaine.
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Ham Lake gymnast becomes a Sooner sensation for Oklahoma
There’s a North Metro gymnast doing some amazing things for a high-profile NCAA program. In her first year Elle Mueller became a Sooner sensation for Oklahoma.
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