The snow drought came to an abrupt end recently as a spring storm buried the North Metro. But that doesn’t mean this dry spell is over. Even with all this new snow, the potential for wildfires remains high in the Twin Cities.
Continue reading...The snow drought came to an abrupt end recently as a spring storm buried the North Metro. But that doesn’t mean this dry spell is over. Even with all this new snow, the potential for wildfires remains high in the Twin Cities.
Continue reading...As part of the National Opioids Settlement, Anoka County anticipates receiving approximately $18 million in disbursements over the next 18 years–– these funds will be used to address the opioid crisis and prevent opioid deaths in the community.
Continue reading...A local lake in the North Metro will soon come off the impaired list thanks to the efforts of many. The process took decades, dating back to 1976. To put that in perspective, that’s the same year the US celebrated a Bicentennial birthday and the Minnesota Vikings won their last NFC championship to qualify for the Super Bowl.
Continue reading...The winter that wasn’t is now segueing into spring. That is definitely the case at one outdoor area in the North Metro, where mild weather made for an unusual season.
Continue reading...The beat goes on for the Anoka-Ramsey women’s basketball team. The Golden Rams are 22-6 this season and have punched a ticket to the national tournament in Rochester where they are the 4th seed. This is nothing new for Anoka-Ramsey, which is a pedigree program at the JUCO level.
Continue reading...Dorcas Aroloye, a senior at Blaine High School, is a standout student. She excels academically and leads as the state president of Minnesota’s Business Professionals of America. Aroloye is making a positive impact in her school community and beyond.
Continue reading...There is a non-profit based in Spring Lake Park that has become a staple on the youth sports scene. For over three decades Minnesota Youth Athletic Services has run baseball and basketball tournaments that give high schools a chance to raise funds.
Continue reading...This winter the city of Centerville held a snowplow naming competition. It was a simple idea with a bigger goal.
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