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MASKS RETURN TO SOME COLLEGE CAMPUSES

Signs announcing the change are back on the doors at Anoka-Ramsey Community College campuses in Coon Rapids, Cambridge and at Anoka Technical College. The masks will be required when local virus transmission reaches a substantial level

DESPITE CHALLENGES OF DROUGHT, FARMERS MARKETS REMAIN VITAL TO NORTH METRO

Farmers Markets play a key role in building food supply and giving farmers a vital marketing outlet. There are at least ten farmers’ markets in Anoka County. As they observe Farmers’ Market Week, those involved say the idea of eating local is growing

BIKES 4 KIDS CELEBRATES BITTERSWEET MILESTONES AS MISSION TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION WORLDWIDE CONTINUES

As the charity marks its fourth year in a row of providing at least 1,000 donated and repaired bikes to organizations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota–and even as far away as African nations–its volunteer members also mourn the death of the long-time executive director earlier this summer.

PROPOSED BUS ROUTE CHANGE DRAWS OPPOSITION

Under one proposal, buses would turn onto 81st Avenue instead of taking Monroe all the way to the mall area. The route would take University to the transit center instead. Mayor Bob Nelson says the plan presents problems.

NEW COUNTY INITATIVE ENCOURAGES LOCAL SHOPPING

Addie Lane Floral says local shoppers helped it through the economic struggles of the pandemic. It was a tough year, with most weddings and funerals put on hold. But now, things are almost back to normal, and local shopping may help keep it that way.

LIFE SAVERS RECOGNIZED IN LINO LAKES

At the July 26 city council meeting, several people were given awards for their role in saving two lives.

SYNTHETIC TURF ROLLS OUT AT BLAINE H.S.

Officials hope the fields can be expanded from hosting about 65 events a year, including football, soccer and lacrosse, to more than 245. At the same time they expect it will provide a consistent playing surface.

LOCAL JUICE PRODUCT PRESSED INTO SERVICE AT 3M OPEN

The 3M Open served up local products, when possible, in VIP tents where players and their families got get a taste of “something” Minnesota. That’s good for small companies like one in Blaine that supplied healthy juice drinks.

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