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Blaine Names Five Finalists in Police Chief Search

Blaine has named its five finalists for the job of Police Chief. Former Chief Chris Olson retired from the job in June and the city has been working with a search firm to find his replacement.

Spring Lake Park Approves Boarding School for At-Risk Youth

The Spring Lake Park City Council has approved a request from Life Prep Academy to house students at the school starting this fall.

Man Dead After Car Crash in Fridley

An Andover man is behind bars and another man is dead after a violent car crash in Fridley. According to the criminal complaint, Emmanuel Seekie was detained at the scene after responding officers smelled a strong odor of alcohol while speaking with him.

Anoka-Hennepin Prepares for Levy and Bond Vote

Many voters will have nothing to bring them out to the polls in 2017. But in the north metro area several cities and school districts have elections this fall. In the Anoka-Hennepin School District voters will determine if the district can move ahead with plans for a quarter of a billion dollars worth of building projects.

North Metro Mayors Association Celebrates 30 Years

The North Metro Mayors Association celebrated its 30th anniversary last week. North Metro Mayors Association can count several major area projects as accomplishments.

Blaine Building Permits Soar

Blaine’s Building Inspection Department has issued more than 7,000 storm-related permits since the June 11 storm.

Keep Your Leaves Off the Street

As we enter the fall months, Anoka County reminds its residents to keep their leaves out of the street.

Anoka County Taxes Will Increase

The county board approved their preliminary 2018 property tax levy this week, and it sees a 3.9 percent over the current levy.

Absentee Voting is Now Open

Absentee voting is also open for voters who won’t be able to make it to the polls on November 7.

SLP High School Gets New Science Space

With school back in session students at Spring Lake Park High School returned to find a new science space. Students and teacher are excited to use this new flexible learning space that will allow for collaboration and a personalized learning area.