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DRUG OVERDOSES PROMPT WARNING

At least four people have died in the Month of May from suspected drug overdoses, and counterfeit pills could be the cause.

BLAINE COUNCIL MAKES CHANGES AT EMERGENCY MEETING

The city council voted to make changes to their outdoor dining policy and reduce fees for the upcoming year of liquor license renewals.

ANOKA COUNTY PROVIDES OPTIONS TO DELAY PROPERTY TAX

At this week’s county board meeting that board passed a resolution that will eliminate late payment penalties for some properties.

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES CHANGE IN FACE OF COVID-19

Some cemeteries won’t accommodate any gatherings while some Scout troops try to do their part.

ANOKA COUNTY REOPENS SOME IN-PERSON SERVICES

After the Governor lifted Minnesota’s stay at home order, Anoka County is slowly reopening to conduct business in person.

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL DURING A PANDEMIC

Many districts had tried to plan socially distant ceremonies, by spacing out the graduates and limiting guests, before the Governor banned in-person ceremonies. Now, districts are developing plans for virtual ceremonies, and trying to make it as special as possible.

HAM LAKE CITY COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 STATE ORDERS

The city council discussed possible ways to help those businesses that are on the hook for the city’s $4,800 annual liquor license fee. Businesses are typically issued the annual license on July 1. Right now, many of those businesses can not sell liquor because of the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.

BLAINE WILL NOT OPEN BEACH IN MAY, PARK AND REC PROGRAMS CANCELLED THROUGH SUMMER

The city says that the beach will remain closed until large gatherings of more than 250 people at non-essential locations, like a beach, are allowed.

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