Radon is the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. It occurs naturally in Minnesota soils and is an odorless, colorless and tasteless radioactive gas. More than 21,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon each year in the U.S.
YOUR COUNTY STAFF: MAGGIE SNOW
As we continue our ongoing series sharing the stories of people working in local government, this week we meet an Anoka County employee. Maggie Snow is the director of the Anoka County Library. Snow is a lifelong learner, reader and public servant.
REP. TOM EMMER ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID
This week Republican Congressman Tom Emmer announced that he will seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A-H STEM FAIR
Organizers are seeking community and staff members to work as volunteers or judges at this year’s Anoka-Hennepin STEM Fair, set for Jan. 27, 8 to noon, at Anoka High School.
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Jan. 20-28 as Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week in Minnesota.
COUNTY BOARD CHAIR PREVIEWS 2018
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners has decided to make a continued focus on economic development a priority for 2018.
FOCUS ON YOU AT COMMUNITY WELLNESS DAY
Anoka-Hennepin’s annual Community Wellness Day will take place on Saturday, Jan. 20 at Roosevelt Middle School in Blaine. The event brings together industry experts and community partners to help you on your path to wellness.
TOP SECRET PROJECT UNCOVERS HIDDEN DANGERS
Deciphering the world of teenagers these days can be difficult, especially when it comes to risky behaviors. This is why the Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation developed the Top Secret Project.
MENTAL HEALTH HAPPY HOUR IS COMING TO BLAINE
The Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County is bringing a new Happy Hour program to the area in 2018. Happy Hour will be introduced at a 10 Year Celebration and Fundraiser, Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the TPC Twin Cities.
NEW COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TAKE OFFICE
The new year brought some new members onto the city councils in Lino Lakes and Circle Pines as well as some new faces to area school boards.
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