A class at Spring Lake Park High School is bringing students out of the classroom and onto a job site. This class is a part of the high school’s career and college readiness program. It introduces students to skills needed for careers ranging from construction to video game design to nursing.

The Nation’s Report Card shows how school systems across the United States are faring, and it doesn’t look well for most states. Minnesota’s 4th and 8th graders saw a decrease in math and reading scores – although these 4th and 8th graders scored higher than the national average, its still the lowest score seen in decades.

The orange orb recently morphed into the largest jack-o’-lantern on Earth, as Maverick was carved into a Halloween hero on a recent sun-drenched day in downtown Anoka.

A November heat wave had North Metro residents spending plenty of time outside this week. That was especially true at local golf courses.

Over the past few decades, the offerings at the local library have changed. Now Anoka County Library is looking to the future and thinking about what the library may look like twenty years from now.

Many teens in the program are looking to become law enforcement officers while others are looking to add to their resumes. These trainees learn communications skills and helps teach confidence and respect.

The NSC draws over 3.8 million visitors annually, making it the most-visited sports facility in Minnesota. Thanks to the NSC, Blaine is the center of the youth sports universe. But for that to continue, the NSC needs to evolve

At a jam-packed Blaine City Hall, public officials had a news conference to make their pitch and state their case on why they need funding for Highway 65.

National School Lunch Week was established in 1962 under John F. Kennedy Jr., the week highlights the importance of school lunch for children inside and outside of school.  The National School Lunch Program, a federally funded program, serves nearly 30 million students daily.

Concert-lovers won’t have to drive to The X, US Bank Stadium, Target Center or Target Field to see top-flight stars. In the coming months Spring Lake Park High School will become a music hub in the North Metro.