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WANTED: SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

As more students head back to the classroom, a shortage of school bus drivers is becoming more acute. Local bus companies say they are able to make all their appointed routes, but it’s not easy.

BLAINE TEACHER NAMED MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Susan Zemlin has been the Director of Vocal Music at Blaine since 1992 and is currently the Music Department Leader.

MIDWEST MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE’S NEW CHIEF HOPES TO CONTINUE EXPANSION

The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, a department and agency operated by Anoka County, is responsible for death investigations and autopsies for nearly 30 counties across the full breadth of the state of Minnesota and a handful of Wisconsin counties.

ANOKA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT HELPS TO MANAGE NORTH METRO NATURAL RESOURCES

The Anoka Conservation District is tasked with finding ways to improve the county’s soil and water resources. The district does this in a variety of ways, from stabilizing shorelines to installing rain gardens, to salvaging rare plants from future construction zones. Recently the district has adjusted its focus and started looking at how every action has a rolling impact.

LEXINGTON MAYOR MIKE MURPHY RUNS FOR GOVERNOR

The next gubernatorial election in Minnesota more than 20 months away, but the first Republican has officially announced his candidacy.

COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABLE AGAIN AT ANOKA ARMORY

Free Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) COVID-19 saliva testing will be offered at the Anoka Armory, 408 E Main St, Anoka, noon to 6 p.m. over several dates from now until the middle of March.

GIRL SCOUT TROOPS ACROSS REGION SEEKING TO BOOST RECRUITMENT

Scouts say during these uncertain times, girls are going through high levels of isolation, and they say scouting can help. So the Girl Scouts River Valleys of Minnesota and Wisconsin are waiving the $25 membership fee through the end of February.

VET CENTER RELOCATES TO DOWNTOWN ANOKA TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NORTH METRO

A former jewelry store on Main Street in Anoka has become a Veterans Counseling Service Center. The center moved to a Anoka from Brooklyn Park and offers help for a long list of issues.

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