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STATEWIDE ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMIT STILL LEADS TO EXTREME CASES

There’s been an increase in what the State Patrol calls, “ridiculous speeds,” of more than 100 miles per hour.

BLAINE TO BEGIN HIRING FOR SUMMER JOBS

The City of Blaine is hiring seasonal workers for the Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works.

PANDEMIC HAS ‘FOREVER’ CHANGED THE WAY SCHOOL DISTRICTS OFFER EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS

Many local high school students are back in class in person as school switches back from distance learning to hybrid modes. Officials say the changes schools have been through in the past year because of the pandemic have prompted them to offer new options in the fall

SPRING LAKE PARK PASSES ORDINANCE TARGETING MEDIAN SAFETY

Spring Lake Park has passed an ordinance to keep people from spending long periods of time on medians at busy intersections. The new rule applies to busy highways like University Avenue and Highway 65 where pedestrian accidents are more than double the state average.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO HOST VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON BOARD ETHICS

Anoka County Commissioner Mandy Meisner will host a virtual town hall on in early March to discuss whether the county board should have a code of ethics in place.

SATURDAY HOURS AVAILABLE FOR MINNESOTANS WITH EXPIRING DRIVER’S LICENSES

Minnesotans with driver’s licenses or ID cards that expire as COVID-19 extensions end have the option to renew online or in person.

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.

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