Headlines – Page 135 – North Metro TV

SPRING BURNING RESTRICTIONS BEGIN

Warm temperatures and dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk, so the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has restricted open burning in several counties.

SCHULTE JOINS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Anoka County Commissioner Scott Schulte has been named one of a select group of 23 leaders in county government from across the country to participate in the 15th Annual County Leadership Institute.

LOCAL WOMAN NAMED MINNESOTA’S SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR

A Ham Lake business owner is drawing the attention of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Due to hard work, a growing business, and giving back to the community, a local woman recently received an unexpected award.

LUPUS SPIEL USA SETS BIG GOAL

An annual fundraiser held in Blaine is aiming to raise $100,000 for Lupus research. A local non-profit called the Lupus Research Foundation holds a curling tournament every May that brings in some of the top curlers in the world to help raise money for a cure.

PANTHER FOUNDATION INVESTS IN SLP SCHOOLS

The organization has spearheaded efforts to bring innovative spaces and STEM programming to the district. Now, they are embarking on a large scale plan to transform two key community assets.

FATAL FIRE IN FRIDLEY HOME

Three other people were able to make it out safely, but a 24-year-old male was sleeping in an upstairs bedroom.

PEDESTRIAN KILLED ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male from Coon Rapids was driving southbound on University and struck the 51-year-old Minneapolis man.

BLAINE SPRING PHOTO CONTEST

From people, pets, and places to celebrations and locations, you are invited to capture your impression of Blaine.

STREET SWEEPING BEGINS

Public works crews will be making one pass through every neighborhood in Blaine sometime in the next couple of weeks.

TAMARISK: SERVING OTHERS THROUGH ILLNESS

A local non-profit has been working hard for twenty-five years to make life a little better for people with a terminal illness. Tamarisk is based in Ham Lake, and they pair dedicated volunteers with someone at the end stages of life, to be a caring presence and a friend.