Free Bikes 4 Kidz is accepting bicycle donations this coming Saturday, Oct. 12 between the hours of 9 a.m. -2 p.m. for local kids in need.

Shots ran out through a Columbia Heights neighborhood last week, injuring a woman and leaving police searching for answers. Police are currently asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the two men involved in the attack.

The Anoka County Historical Society’s Monuments to Life tours provide the opportunity to visit the grave sites of some of the area’s most remarkable people. Visitors have the chance to hear stories and learn about traditions, characters, history and graveyard symbolism.

The United States government officially entered into a shutdown on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to agree to a budget bill before entering the new fiscal year. Learn how the shutdown is affecting Americans across the country and here in Anoka County.

The Anoka-Hennepin School District is welcoming classroom volunteers and putting in the effort to train them to be effective in the classroom. Volunteers are wanted for elementary classrooms across the district.

The Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation is working to make sure the basic needs of all students are met while striving to empower students to succeed in all areas of life.

The annual Roof Raiser raises funds and awareness for mental health and well-being.