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.

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.

Lyngblomsten broke ground on its newest location in Lino Lakes, near the intersection of County Road J and Hodgson Road.

Lino Lakes has taken another step forward toward re-opening the former YMCA, by naming a target opening date of April 1, 2022.

The Anoka Conservation District was originally established after the Dust Bowl with a goal of helping farmers. Now, the District helps individual land owners and local governments with resource management, and they just celebrated their 75th anniversary.

Anoka County is preparing to take a big step as officials figure out what to do about a jail they say is outdated and presents security concerns.  Replacing the jail, building a new 911 call center, and a new parking ramp at the courthouse would cost an estimated $244 million. 

The Anoka-Hennepin School District got the support it needed to keep two tax levies that were about to expire.