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BLAINE RELEASES SMART PHONE APP

Blaine has a new app for your phone that will guide you to events, jobs, city news and more.

GET OUTSIDE FOR SNOW DAY

Snow Day is one of the most popular events of the year at Wargo Nature Center with up to 900 people attending the afternoon of outdoor fun.

RADON MONTH ENCOURAGES TESTING

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.