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HANSON BLVD RAIL OVERPASS CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE

After years of construction, the Hanson Boulevard overpass is Coon Rapids is complete and the road is open to traffic

NORTH METRO SCHOOL DISTRICTS READY PLANS AFTER RECEIVING STATE COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR THE FALL

In a highly anticipated announcement, the state says each school district will make individual decisions about plans to re-open, based on the amount of COVID-19 activity in the surrounding county.

MAIL-IN BALLOTS POURING IN AHEAD OF PRIMARY ELECTIONS

Anoka County voters are busy casting absentee ballots in the primary election, which is set for August 11th. But because of COVID-19, many more voters are voting by mail this year.

ANOKA COUNTY WORKING WITH RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO ACCESS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

County leaders are trying to find ways to help residents and businesses pay internet service providers pay for ways to invest in high-speed internet access in rural parts of the county.

STATE DISTRIBUTES FOUR MILLION MASKS

Following last week’s statewide mask mandate, state leaders wanted to help get masks to those who might need them. This week, four million masks were sent to local chambers of commerce to get them to businesses.

FITNESS CENTER AT LINO LAKES YMCA CLOSED

Facility has been closed because of COVID-19 since March 15 and will not re-open for fitness programming.

SOCIAL MEDIA PROVIDES RESULTS FOR POLICE

Police have used surveillance footage to help catch lawbreakers for a long time. But with the explosion of social media, and cameras in every neighborhood, it’s an even more important tool.

NO SPECTATORS, BUT HIGH PR VALUE

This is the second year the 3M Open has been a PGA event. But without spectators due to COVID-19, there is the obvious loss of local involvement and revenue. Those close to the event say the publicity it creates is valuable.

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