Headlines – Page 43 – North Metro TV

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR BACKYARD ICE RINK CONSTRUCTION

They’ve become so popular, several companies are building them to earn winter income. It’s a busy year for once company called, T-Rex Rinks.

ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF STUART WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION AFTER THREE TERMS

Sheriff James Stuart will stay in office through the end of his third term, which expires at the end of 2022.

UTILITY PROVIDERS WARN ABOUT RISING COSTS THIS WINTER

As the temperatures drop, natural gas companies are telling customers to brace for higher prices. There are reasons behind the increase, and there’s also steps you can take to lower your bills.

FOOD SUPPLY SHORTAGES IMPACT SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

The Anoka-Hennepin School District says it sometimes receives little or no notice when supply chain issues mean something is just not available. That can create a challenge when you are serving more than 24,000 lunches.

BLAINE EASES FOOD TRUCK RESTRICTIONS

Food truck operators are applauding a move by the City of Blaine to lift restrictions that they say made it difficult to operate there.

BLAINE TO OFFER HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

The new pilot program recently approved by the city’s Economic Development Authority, would help pay for repairs and upgrades to homes more than 30 years old, and valued at less than $350,000.

CENTENNIAL FOOD SHELF UNVEILS CHANGES IN LAYOUT

Over the last six months, a major renovation has re-shaped the food shelf experience into more of an open-market feel.

LINO LAKES NAMES DATE FOR ACTIVITY CENTER RE-OPENING

Rafferty says by the time it re-opens, the facility will have been closed for two years, first because of the pandemic, and later the YMCA announced it would not re-open the building. The city took control of it and hired consultants to help draw up a plan to make an activity center work financially. Council […]

MEALS ON WHEELS LOOKS TO EXPAND SERVICES, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The local non-profit that provides meals on wheels to all of Anoka County needs more help. After shifting operations to allow for fewer drivers and fewer deliveries over the past year, the organization is hoping to ramp up deliveries soon.

UTILITY DETERMINES CAUSE FOR GAS RELEASE IN HAM LAKE

A gas release in Ham Lake forced many residents from their homes for a short while as a precaution, but a company spokesperson says there was no threat to public safety.