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BLAINE VETERANS PARK PLANNING UNDERWAY

Committee wants to build a $1.25 million memorial park for veterans outside Blaine City Hall.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Officially it’s still autumn, but in cities across the state, winter parking regulations are about to begin. Here is a summary of local city’s restrictions:

MINNESOTA DNR STUDY FINDS WHITE BEAR LAKE CAN SUSTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE USE

State DNR study finds that water use by wells around and near White Bear Lake–including those in Lino Lakes–are within state standards and don’t adversely impact health of lake.

GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY MIGHT LEAD TO CHANGES FOR RECYCLING IN BLAINE

Walters Recycling And Refuse leaders updated city leaders about challenges the industry faces on both a local and global scale and how this may change how much customers pay and what they can recycle.

HIGHWAY 65 CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Road construction on Highway 65 through Ham Lake has been busy this summer and the construction is wrapping up at one intersection.

LINO LAKES FARM NAMED BEST PUMPKIN PATCH IN MINNESOTA

A Lino Lakes family business has been recognized as one of the best in its field. Waldoch farm has been named the best Pumpkin Patch in Minnesota.

MANY ANOKA COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE VOTING EARLY

As of this week, nearly 8 thousand (7,800) voters in Anoka County have already submitted an absentee ballot.

NORTH METRO CHARITY MAKES FAMILIES’ DISNEY WISHES COME TRUE

Two families with children who face life-threatening illnesses will spend time this winter enjoying sunny Disney amenities thanks to the work of a North Metro-based charitable organization.

ANOKA COUNTY TACKLES HOMELESSNESS

The Compassion Action Network put together a forum with Anoka County, the YMCA, the Salvation Army, and the Heading Home Anoka Housing Collaborative, to talk about the realities of homeless.

ANOKA COUNTY APPROVES A TAX LEVY INCREASE

Facing rising costs related to public safety and employees, the Anoka County Board Tuesday approved a preliminary property tax levy increase of 4.94 percent.