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BLAINE ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO FOLLOW DISTANCING IN PARKS

The city is getting reports of families intentionally removing caution tape from playgrounds.

SPRING LAKE PARK CANCELS TOWER DAYS

The city voted to cancel the 2020 festival.

CURBSIDE PICKUP AVAILABLE AT ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY

Items on hold can be picked up at select library branches.

CHINESE PHYSICIAN GROUP DONATES PPE

The Association of Minnesota Chinese Physicians donated 2,000 face masks to Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus.

MORE MASKS NEEDED AT MERCY HOSPITAL

Allina Hospitals are asking for the public’s help is acquiring more PPE.

TEACHERS, PARENTS, STUDENTS TACKLE DISTANCE LEARNING

Teachers have to learn new ways to reach students during COVID-19 shutdown.

VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZE TO MAKE MASKS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Networks of donors, volunteers, and healthcare workers popping up to help arm those who help COVID-19 patients with what they need most: personal protective equipment like masks.

PIANO CLASSES GO ONLINE

Many small businesses that have been forced to lock their doors are looking for other ways to keep going. Inspired Music Academy in Andover found a way to continue bringing piano teachers and students together.

RED CROSS CALLS FOR BLOOD DONORS

Some essential items are in shorter supply these days. That includes life giving blood. That’s prompted the Red Cross to put out a call for help from healthy donors.

LIBRARY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SERVICES WITH CLOSED DOORS

Anoka County Library has been working to bring more materials, classes, and learning opportunities to the community since the library buildings closed on March 17. Librarians are still working, and finding more ways to connect with their patrons.