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COON RAPIDS LICENSE CENTER AND PASSPORT CENTER CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

COVID-19 has shuttered a second license center in Anoka County.

BLAINE LEADERS HOPE CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS MEAN BETTER SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS

City leaders two decades ago insisted on building a brand-new city hall then that included three levels. The third level has been left unfinished since the building opened in 2002, and that’s about to change. City Council this month approved a $4 million construction plan that should start in April and wrap up by the end of the year.

CONNEXUS ENERGY HAS MILLIONS IT WANTS TO RETURN TO CUSTOMERS

Some Connexus Energy customers – both current and past – are owed money from the electric cooperative. Nearly $5 million belongs to about 24,000 different people. Connexus leaders say that they want to find these people and get them their share of the millions.

NON-PROFIT AIMS TO BUILD HOME FOR SINGLE MOTHERS

Since 2004, a non-profit called Mom’s Haven of Hope has been working with new single mothers by providing support groups, childcare and more. Now, this organization is working towards building a house for new mothers to live.

LOW COST WATER CONSERVATION EQUIPMENT POPULAR IN LINO LAKES

Lino Lakes is offering a limited number of reduced-cost irrigation controllers that can be hooked up to your irrigation system. It connects to your wifi and your smart phone, and it decides when your lawn needs to be watered.

BIRCH STREET PROJECT COULD IMPROVE SAFETY AT RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LINO LAKES

Principal Carlson says the new plan will offer a better flow to get cars bound for the school off of Birch Street faster. It will also have the impact of slowing down traffic, making it safer for kids walking and riding bikes.

UTILITIES CUSHION SPIKE IN NATURAL GAS COST

Centennial Utilities is trying to ease the pain on natural gas customers after an unprecedented spike in gas prices in February. Officials say a typical February bill for a homeowner is about $100. This February, that could go as high as $270. To make it easier on customers’ budgets, the Centennial Utilities Commission decided to spread out some of the additional cost over the next six months.

RAMSEY LICENSE CENTER CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

(PRESS RELEASE – March 23, 2021) – The Anoka County License Center in Ramsey, 7550 Sunwood Dr. NW, Ste. A., will remain closed until further notice due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19. The situation at the Ramsey License Center will continue to be reevaluated to determine if appointment-only hours can be added back prior […]

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