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STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE VIRTUAL LEARNING IN THE FALL

Schools have re-opened to in person classes, but some students are still learning virtually at home by their own choice. The Anoka-Hennepin District is now registering families that want to continue virtual learning in the fall.

DISPOSING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS COULD HELP WITH RISING DRUG ABUSE CASES

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers and another 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants. To help address this problem, the Drug Enforcement Agency encourages local law enforcement to collect unused or expired prescription drugs year round, and also to put an extra effort in on an annual drug take back day.

SPRING LAKE PARK RECYCLING DAY

City residents can bring appliances, electronics, mattresses and more to city hall for recycling.

SPRING LAKE PARK TO DEVELOP PARKS MASTER PLAN

Would you like to see a splash pad in Spring Lake Park? How about some pickleball courts? The city would love to hear your thoughts and ideas of what the parks in the city should look like.

COUNTY PARKS WELCOME THE RETURN OF THE SANDHILL CRANE

The Sandhill Crane Natural Area is the fourth largest park that is a part of the county parks system, and one of the least visited.

PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR USA CUP RETURN

Planning is underway for the USA Cup Youth Soccer Tournament at the National Sports Center in July. Officials say they’re trying to make it as normal as possible, but some adjustments may be needed.

ANOKA-HENNEPIN RETAIL BOUTIQUE RE-OPENS

Forty students get hands-on work experience refurbishing gifts and furniture which are then sold to the public in the home decor shop. After a lengthy closure, the store is re-open to the public.

MASTER GARDENER TAKES “LASAGNA” APPROACH TO BUILDING GARDEN

Every good garden starts with some quality soil, but when University of Minnesota Extension Service Master Gardener Tim Baland puts his raised garden together, that’s not all he throws in the recipe. There are many different layers, like building a lasagna.

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