Fair cancelled for fear of doing lasting damage if smaller or meager crowds came out this year during the pandemic.
Continue reading...DRUG OVERDOSES PROMPT WARNING
At least four people have died in the Month of May from suspected drug overdoses, and counterfeit pills could be the cause.
Continue reading...BLAINE COUNCIL MAKES CHANGES AT EMERGENCY MEETING
The city council voted to make changes to their outdoor dining policy and reduce fees for the upcoming year of liquor license renewals.
Continue reading...ANOKA COUNTY PROVIDES OPTIONS TO DELAY PROPERTY TAX
At this week’s county board meeting that board passed a resolution that will eliminate late payment penalties for some properties.
Continue reading...MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES CHANGE IN FACE OF COVID-19
Some cemeteries won’t accommodate any gatherings while some Scout troops try to do their part.
Continue reading...ANOKA COUNTY REOPENS SOME IN-PERSON SERVICES
After the Governor lifted Minnesota’s stay at home order, Anoka County is slowly reopening to conduct business in person.
Continue reading...GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL DURING A PANDEMIC
Many districts had tried to plan socially distant ceremonies, by spacing out the graduates and limiting guests, before the Governor banned in-person ceremonies. Now, districts are developing plans for virtual ceremonies, and trying to make it as special as possible.
Continue reading...HAM LAKE CITY COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 STATE ORDERS
The city council discussed possible ways to help those businesses that are on the hook for the city’s $4,800 annual liquor license fee. Businesses are typically issued the annual license on July 1. Right now, many of those businesses can not sell liquor because of the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.
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