The YMCA did not re-open after the pandemic shutdown, and the city of Lino Lakes now owns the building. A consultant told the city council, there’s strong potential for re-opening the building as a recreation and community center. The study even suggests services could be expanded at a lower cost to members.
Continue reading...NEW EXHIBIT SPACE IN CENTERVILLE CITY HALLS SHOWS AREA’S HISTORY
When Centerville remodeled its city hall last year, it added a small exhibit space in the back of the council chambers. The first exhibit highlights the city’s history and some of the first European settlers.
Continue reading...ANOKA COUNTY PROSECUTORS GET NEEDED BOOST IN FIGHT AGAINST RISING RATE OF AUTO THEFTS
The Anoka County Attorney’s Office applied for a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for more than $180,000 over two years. The county board of commissioners approved the grant, and it will pay for a dedicated auto theft prosecutor in the office.
Continue reading...DRY WEATHER SPARKS FIREWORKS CONCERN
A fire that scorched up to an acre of brush in the past week was caused by fireworks. With homes nearby, the danger is obvious.
Continue reading...DRIVE THROUGH JOB FAIR REACHES OUT TO WORKERS
With the Anoka County Human Services Building in Blaine still closed, employment officials are going to where the people are to help guide workers back to a job. For a few hours on June 17, the parking lot became a drive-through job fair.
Continue reading...BLAINE LEADERS MULL POSSIBLE CHANGES TO PIONEER PARK
City council has no actionable items related to Pioneer Park currently before it. City leaders will continue to reach out to any members of the public who have concerns. Public Works Director John Haukaas said the earliest anything would happen would be next year.
Continue reading...POLICE URGE LISTENING FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER THIEVES
As the Minnesota Legislature works to toughen laws for thieves who target catalytic converters, it continues to be a problem in the North Metro. In one recent two week period, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office reports 14 stolen converters in the cities it patrols
Continue reading...CALL GOES OUT FOR BLOOD DONORS
Blood collection agencies say blood supplies are reaching critically low levels, and more donors are needed.
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