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LINO LAKES NON-PROFIT SEEKS TO GET MORE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN HOCKEY

BIPOC Play it Forward encourages anyone with unused hockey gear to donate, and coming up on May 21, that gear will be distributed at a Hockey is For Everyone Event.

BLAINE GRASS FIRE THREATENS HOMES, BURNS 80 ACRES

The fire started behind homes in the Sanctuary Neighborhood of Blaine. It finally stopped at 109th Avenue which had been closed for several hours. It came close to many back yards.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE TO PUT HYBRID SQUADS INTO SERVICE

New squad cars are about to hit the road for the Centennial Police Department. They bought two hybrid squad cars for the first time. It’s a move expected to save money in the long run, despite the higher price tag.

EMT STUDENTS PRACTICE MASS CASUALTY SCENARIO

The award winning EMT program at Spring Lake Park High School is known for providing hands-on learning. Students recently practiced how to respond in a mass casualty drill.

LINO LAKES SET TO OPEN ROOKERY ACTIVITY CENTER ON MAY 23 THANKS TO FEDERAL COVID RELIEF MONEY

“Because those dollars were directly related to something that was directly affected by COVID–the closing of the doors, the YMCA going to another location or shutting down–it was kind of a tough decision,” said Rafferty. Ultimately, the city decided to spend more than $1.4 million of the ARPA funds on re-opening, refurbishing, and staffing the […]

SCHOOL MEALS PRICES ARE GOING UP

School meal prices are set to go up for Anoka-Hennepin students. For two years, meals have been provided at no cost through a federal program. That program ends when school finishes this spring. So as students start paying for lunches again, they will see prices a little higher than before.

TOM NEWLAND TO JOIN BLAINE CITY COUNCIL

Council received seven applications from residents to fill the opening that former council member Jason Smith left behind. Upon review, council chose Newland to fill the remainder of Smith’s term, which lasts through the end of the year.

NO CAUSE OF DEATH YET IN INMATE DEATH

Several law enforcement agencies are investigating the death of an inmate at the Anoka County jail. According to deputies, guards found the body Riley Domeier, 20, in his cell very early on the morning of April 28.

ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JOINS CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM

Drivers of specific vehicles can get a free catalytic converter marking kit, that makes a catalytic converter as unique as a fingerprint.

EXPANSION PLANS FOR FAST GROWING SUNRISE ELEMENTARY

Plans have been made to move about 120 prospective kindergarteners to Johnsville Elementary for one year. That’s a short term fix. Now plans are being made for a $7 million addition that would add 8 classrooms to Sunrise by the fall of 2023. There would be room for 200 more students.