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ARE YOU PREPARED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY?

September is National Preparedness Month, a time when all Americans are encouraged to make sure they are prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities.

SPRING LAKE PARK SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Spring Lake Park Schools recently announced a new partnership that will address a growing concern related to the limited access families have to mental health support across our state and nation.

NATIONAL SPORT CENTER REPORTS LARGE ECONOMIC IMPACT

A newly released report from the National Sports Center in Blaine showed that sport events at the NSC over the past year generated more than $83 million in visitor economic impact.

FREEZING AWAY THE PAIN

Cryotherapy is a newer form of treatment in the therapy world that claims to help relieve anything from aches and pains to depression. Business owner Keith Moeller brought cryotherapy to the north metro suburbs.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE DONATES BLOOD IN LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPETITION

Memorial Blood Centers holds an annual Battle of the Badges blood drive pitting law enforcement agencies against one another in an effort to help fill up local blood banks. This week a mobile blood drive was held at the Anoka County Sheriff Office.

NEW CHANGES FOR STATE FAIR EXPRESS BUSSES

With the Minnesota State Fair underway, Metro Transit has made some changes to the express bus services that are usually offered.

MERCY HOSPITAL RATED SECOND BEST IN TWIN CITIES

Allina Health’s Mercy Hospital was rated as the second best hospital in the Twin Cities and fourth in Minnesota in the new U.S. News & World Report 2018-19 Best Hospitals rankings.

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES HONORED AS LEGISLATORS OF DISTINCTION

The Minnesota League of Cities recently announced its list of Legislators of Distinction for 2018. Two local legislators appeared on the list.

EXTRA DWI ENFORCEMENT ON THE ROADS FOR LABOR DAY

Extra DWI enforcement will be on the roads statewide through the beginning of September. More than 300 law enforcement agencies are working together to get drunk drivers off the roads.

HY-VEE PLANS TO BUILD IN BLAINE

The plans to bring a Hy-Vee to Blaine are moving forward. Hy-Vee has submitted plans to the city to build a store on Main Street next to Roosevelt Middle School.