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HAM LAKE MAYOR VAN KIRK RESIGNS, KIRKHAM NAMED INTERIM MAYOR

Council voted to name council member Brian Kirkham as interim mayor.

BLAINE LEADERS TAKE PITCH FOR FUNDING TO FIX HIGHWAY 65 TO CAPITOL HILL

Blaine leaders tried a new approach to funding construction improvements along Highway 65. Last week, members of the city council, along with city staff flew to Washington D.C. to bring their message of safety directly to members of Congress.

MEMORIAL DAY EVENT, NEW MEMORIALS PLANNED AT VETERANS PARK

Even as events are being held, the Veterans Memorial Park is a work in progress. Planning continues for several key monuments. It’s a place to remember the service and sacrifice of war veterans, especially on occasions like Memorial Day.

GASOLINE PRICE SPIKE SHOWING IMPACTS ON GOVERNMENT, SMALL BUSINESS AND TRAVELERS

With the traditional start to the summer travel season just around the corner, drivers are digging deeper into their wallets to fill the gas tank. Historic increases in gasoline prices are being felt by businesses and local government as well.

ANOKA COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS START BUSY SEASON WITH RETURN OF FUNDRAISING PLANT SALE

Dozens of master gardeners–volunteers who earn the designation after logging a certain number of hours and helping with community outreach–brought thousands of flowers, plants, and vegetables for sale.

CONNEXUS ENERGY WELCOMES FLOCK OF SHEEP TO SOLAR ARRAY

Connexus Energy has been putting bees in its solar gardens for years, with the goal of building more pollinator-friendly habitats. This week, one of the solar arrays also welcomed a flock of sheep, and it could be the beginning of a partnership.

FISHING OPENER BRINGS ABOUT STORIES OF SHARED TRADITIONS

There is an excitement about the season opener for northern pike and walleye. The DNR’s Jack Lauer says one in five Minnesotans buy a fishing license. That’s one point 4 million fishermen and women.

LINO LAKES STUDIES RECURRING DRAINAGE PROBLEM IN SUNSET AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD

Lino Lakes hopes to fix a flooding problem in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Planning is starting now for a project that is still five years out.

JOHNSVILLE CAFETERIA WORKER NAMED STATE’S BEST

She was named the Minnesota School Nutrition Association’s Employee of the Year.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS LOOKING FOR MORE READING TUTORS THROUGH AMERICORPS PROGRAM

Centennial School District currently has openings at four of its five elementary schools for Americorps reading tutors, who get education experience and even compensation.