The Anoka-Hennepin School District has been cleared of wrong-doing during the 2011 election season.

Repeat offenders of state texting law face higher fines starting August 1. Their fines will jump more than 400 percent.

A St. Francis man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison after leading police on a wild car chase that left multiple people injured.

City parks are popular in the summer. Especially Blaine’s Lakeside Commons park, which has become one of the busiest parks in the area. With a beach, splash pad, playground and trails, the park is filled with people of all ages. And this summer, a new group of people is helping keep the park clean.

After the 10-day SCHWAN’s USA Cup came to an end, tournament officials estimate that it caused more than $32 million of economic impact on the area.

Crest View Senior Communities to open senior living facility in Blaine.

Anoka County Sherriff’s Office is racing to save lives in a blood drive competition.

Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, the Anoka-Hennepin School Board and the Spring Lake Park School Board will have seats on the ballot this fall.