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MARKETING COUNTY IS PRIORITY FOR NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Samantha Markman is taking over an economic development job that was created about three years ago. She says marketing that potential is a huge priority. She also creates connections with 21 communities across the county and keeps track of their business opportunities.

CENSUS RESULTS START TO COME IN, SHAPE FUTURE POLITICAL FUTURE FOR NORTH METRO AND MINNESOTA

Many in Minnesota eagerly anticipated the news from the Census Bureau on Monday about the new Congressional apportionments. Based on new population totals, Minnesota will not lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as many expected.

NORTH METRO CITIES PLANNING SUMMER FESTIVALS IN MIDST OF PANDEMIC

Organizers of Spring Lake Park’s Tower Days and the Blaine Festival hope the celebrations can happen – in some way – this summer.

HAM LAKE SCHOOL WORKS TO REDUCE SPEED

Da Vinci Academy is working with the city toward putting in a school zone on Jefferson Street. It may be in place by the time school starts next fall.

FIND A BARGAIN IN LINO LAKES SURPLUS SALE

If you’re looking for sporting equipment, there’s plenty to choose from. Footballs, basketballs, tennis balls, and t-shirts from past recreation programs are all available.

SEVERAL ANOKA COUNTY CITIES NAMED TREE CITIES U.S.A.

Several Anoka County communities have earned annual designation as Tree Cities USA, recognized for their efforts to conserve and manage forestry assets in their communities.

REAL ESTATE MARKET ATTRACTS NEW PEOPLE TO INDUSTRY

Perhaps it’s the boom in the real estate market, which one veteran realtor described as brisk, and cited more listings and increased sales over last year. Or perhaps, as one new realtor said, it was the chance to switch careers after the pandemic caused major shifts old jobs. “I love houses. I love looking at […]

ANDOVER FAMILY HELPS RESCUE STRANDED BABY GREAT HORNED OWL

One Andover family found a surprise in their yard recently. It was a small great horned owl that was too young to fly. This family worked with The Raptor Center to give this young owl another chance in a new home.

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