Headlines – Page 121 – North Metro TV

NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER ONE OF MOST VISITED ATTRACTIONS

Explore Minnesota has announced the 2017 attendance figures for major attractions and events statewide. The National Sports Center in Blaine landed in the number 4 position.

LEXINGTON RESIDENT WORKS TO MAKE LOVELL ROAD SAFE

Joe Ackerman knows his house is close to the road and he knows that more construction in the surrounding communities of Lexington, Circle Pines, Blaine, and Lino Lakes mean more cars will take Lovell Road.

WINTER HOURS FOR PUBLIC COMPOST SITES

Anoka County leaders announced winter hours for the county’s two public compost sites.

SAFE KIDS ANOKA PROVIDING CAR SEATS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

Some Anoka County residents may qualify for a free car seat in December. Safe Kids Anoka County will conduct its next car seat clinic and residents who make an appointment, attend the clinic and have certain income eligibility or public assistance can receive a free car seat.

METRONORTH CHAMBER PROGRAM HELPS TEENS FIND JOBS FOR CLASSMATES

Cardinal Connections program at Coon Rapids High School has already proven successful in finding jobs for students. Soon, it could be coming to Spring Lake Park and Blaine High Schools.

LAW ENFORCEMENT ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO FOLLOW CHILD SEAT SAFETY TRENDS

Safety experts warn all parents that even a couple of years can make a difference for car seat safety and installation guidelines. Safe Kids Anoka County offers free tips at workshops across the county.

STATE LEADERS WANT TO HELP MAKE ANOKA CO. ROADS SAFER

Anoka County has the second-most road deaths in the state so far in 2018, and MnDOT wants to encourage conversation among county leaders about how to bring those numbers down.

BLAINE POLICE INTRODUCE COMMUNITY CONNECT PROGRAM

New program will incorporate some aspects of Neigborhood Watch efforts, social media, and private security technology to better fight neighborhood crime.

ELECTION NIGHT RECAP

On Election Day, Minnesotans cast more votes in a midterm election than ever before and as a result, there are changes coming to local city councils, school boards, the county board and our state government.