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FRIGID FACTS! SBM FIRE CHIEF DOLES OUT COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS

When Minnesota’s thermometer takes a polar plunge, SBM Fire Chief Dan Retka knows his department will deal with cold weather issues.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE FACING HIGH UTILITY BILLS

And as the temperatures plummeted, some people got their highest gas bill they’ve ever received. The Anoka County Community Action Program can help pay for gas and electric bills for those who are struggling.

DONATION ALLOWS FOR MORE HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH WITH SPRING LAKE PARK POLICE

The Spring Lake Park Police Department is able to continue a homelessness outreach program, thanks to a generous donation from a member of the city council. The police will soon have more of what they call interaction kits – some basic supplies and resources that could be helpful to someone experiencing homelessness.

WEATHER WARRIORS! SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PEOPLE SHOW UP EVEN IN FRIGID TEMPS

Not everyone can escape the sub-zero temps we’ve had in the Twin Cities recently. That includes crossing and traffic control guards at local schools. Even on the most frigid days, they bundle up and show up.

JOLLY GREEN CREATURE! ANOKA RESIDENT CREATES SNOWASAURUS

Anoka is known as the Halloween capital of the world. But now Anoka is getting attention for another reason – a unique snow sculpture created by one of its residents.

SNOW TIME! CENTERVILLE KEEPING STREETS PLOWED DESPITE RECENT STORMS

The Twin Cities has already received more than 52 inches of snow this winter – that’s the fourth highest total ever, and spring is still a couple months away. Despite all the snowflakes, the city of Centerville has not yet surpassed it’s budget for snow removal.

ANOKA-HENNEPIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LOOKS TO FUND INNOVATIVE TEACHER GRANTS

Last year the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation infused about $75,000 into district schools and programs. Now as the non-profit gears up for its largest fundraiser of the year, we check out how the foundation’s mission has evolved over the last few years.

FLORIDA FUN! BLAINE DANCE TEAM PERFORMS AT TAMPA BOWL GAME

The Blaine Bengals dance team recently performed on the same field where Tom Brady tosses spirals for the Tampa Bay Bucs.

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