Two seniors at Centennial High School turned their big idea to make a global impact into reality as they produced more than 50,000 meals for starving children in the developing world.

The U.S. Surgeon General reports that 10 percent of children and adolescents in the United States suffer from serious emotional and mental disorders that cause significant functional impairment in their day-to-day lives at home, in school and with peers. This school year, the Anoka-Hennepin School District is taking an increased role in addressing this issues in their student population.

The Northstar Commuter Rail line achieved yet another milestone during the month of August. Ridership increased to nearly 3,300 riders per day, signaling a 24 percent increase in ridership from August, 2012.

Mercy & Unity Hospitals Foundation received the largest single donation in their history this week.

Blaine’s 6th Annual World Fest is coming up this month. World Fest is designed to celebrates the growing ethnic diversity in the community.

The Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Well-Being will hold the kickoff for their sixth annual Roof Raiser fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 20.

A 15-year-old boy from Ham Lake is in the hospital after sustaining serious injuries when he was hit while riding his bike across Highway 65.

Garden Fresh Farms, the business venture of Lino Lakes City Councilmember Dave Roeser, recently won the Energy and Clean Technology Division of the Minnesota Cup.