The Blaine Wetland Sanctuary is more than 500 acres of protected land that is home to a variety of plants and animals.
Recently, thousands of threatened plants were transplanted into the sanctuary after being removed from a future residential development.
Final vote on nearly five percent property tax levy will happen in December.
Ten-year-old’s letter to Circle Pines leaders this summer got the attention of state climate activist leaders and they took time during Climate Week to honor her and the city’s efforts.
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office will hold an open house. Demonstrations, displays, and opportunities to interact with the public safety organization and their partners will be available.
Lifeguards, supervisors, and every day citizens all teamed up to revive an unresponsive two-year-old boy at the county water park on August 7.
New activities director joins Centennial School District, along with his wife, a math teacher with ties to the community.
In Centerville, Main Street is a busy road that runs between the lakes and right through the middle of town. With homes, trails, and parks lining the road, the area sees a lot of traffic. One homeowner on that road is asking the traffic to slow down, for the sake of her mailbox.
Peer leaders are part of special events on first day of school to help newest students feel welcome.
Several big-box stores have closed across the North Metro in recent years… and some of them have new life thanks to smaller businesses, such as the Fun Lab in Blaine.
There are county and regional parks that offer trails, canoeing, fishing, swimming, and camping. The parks are spread across the county, and range in size up 5,500 acres. Tasked with keeping these parks safe and welcoming are the Anoka County Park Rangers.
