Headlines – Page 147 – North Metro TV

ANOKA-HENNEPIN VOTERS APPROVE BALLOT QUESTIONS

The district will break ground on new elementary schools in Blaine and Ramsey this spring with a projected opening date of September 2019.

MEET DON KRUEGER: HAM LAKE FIRE CHIEF

Don Krueger has been working as a firefighter for 35 years. He began his career as a volunteer firefighter with the Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds View Fire Department in 1982. He was hired as the Fire Chief in Ham Lake in 2006.

FINDING ALTERNATIVES TO OPIOIDS

Chronic back pain is the leading precursor to opioid prescription drugs in the United States. The Salvation Army and HealthSource Chiropractic have teamed up to fight this epidemic.

PROJECT BOOKSHELF AT ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY

Anoka County Library is hosting a holiday book drive to get books to kids in the community in need.

BLAINE HIRES POLICE CHIEF

The city of Blaine has hired Brian Podany as the new safety services manager/police chief.

POLICE CHIEF FINALISTS MEET COMMUNITY

This week the community had a chance to meet and interact with the five finalists to become the next Blaine police chief. The candidates spent two days in the city this week meeting citizens, interviewing with city staff and touring the city.

PUBLIC SAFETY OPEN HOUSE IN LINO LAKES

The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department held an open house to showcase their equipment, and educate the public about their unique service model.

BLAINE POLICE SEEK PERSON OF INTEREST

Blaine Police are looking for a person of interest in a wallet theft.

FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR NORTHTOWN MALL

A Blaine man died in a traffic accident on 85th Ave. and University Ave.

LOWE’S VOLUNTEER REBUILD NSC GAZEBOS

Following the June hail storm, several field manager gazebos at the National Sports Center were damaged. This week, volunteers from the Lowe’s in Blaine worked to replace the roofs.