The North Metro area is smack dab in the middle of winter. Summer seems far away, but for the folks who run the Target USA Cup, it’s on the horizon – which is why they want volunteers for this year’s event.

So far the nordic ski season has been “snow” fun for the Blaine Bengals. Lack of snow means the Bengals have to be resourceful to participate in meets and practice.

Fire and police across Minnesota received an extra holiday gift in 2023. On the day after Christmas the state kicked in a huge chunk of money for public safety funding. This news brought joy to these agencies, including those in the North Metro.

For nearly twenty years, Jackson Middle School in Champlin has had an observatory. But, the telescope in the observatory hasn’t always been accessible to everyone. Following a a personal family experience, the observatory coordinator helped invent something new that’s bringing the stars to more eyes.

The calendar says it’s winter in Minnesota – but the mild weather makes it seem like early spring. This is bad news for those who like to ice fish. Lake ice is not as thick as it was in 2022.

Heroes for helpers is an annual event that gives youngsters a chance to smile in the holiday season. That was the case again this year as the spirit of giving back was on display in the North Metro.

The county’s oldest pickle is one of many unique artifacts available for adoption at the Anoka County Historical Society.

Everyone loves an early holiday gift – which is exactly what some drivers are getting when they fuel up at a Blaine gas station.

The Spring Lake Park Police Department is one of the few law enforcement agencies in the state with Transcend robot. It’s a tool that officers can use for reconnaissance and to keep themselves out of potentially harmful situations.

Dean Goldberg is a city council member in Circle Pines,. He recently took a trip to New York City where he helped ring in the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock exchange and found his face on a billboard in Times Square – all in the name of diabetes education.