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PANDEMIC HAS ‘FOREVER’ CHANGED THE WAY SCHOOL DISTRICTS OFFER EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS

Many local high school students are back in class in person as school switches back from distance learning to hybrid modes. Officials say the changes schools have been through in the past year because of the pandemic have prompted them to offer new options in the fall

SPRING LAKE PARK PASSES ORDINANCE TARGETING MEDIAN SAFETY

Spring Lake Park has passed an ordinance to keep people from spending long periods of time on medians at busy intersections. The new rule applies to busy highways like University Avenue and Highway 65 where pedestrian accidents are more than double the state average.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO HOST VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON BOARD ETHICS

Anoka County Commissioner Mandy Meisner will host a virtual town hall on in early March to discuss whether the county board should have a code of ethics in place.

SATURDAY HOURS AVAILABLE FOR MINNESOTANS WITH EXPIRING DRIVER’S LICENSES

Minnesotans with driver’s licenses or ID cards that expire as COVID-19 extensions end have the option to renew online or in person.

WANTED: SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

As more students head back to the classroom, a shortage of school bus drivers is becoming more acute. Local bus companies say they are able to make all their appointed routes, but it’s not easy.

BLAINE TEACHER NAMED MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Susan Zemlin has been the Director of Vocal Music at Blaine since 1992 and is currently the Music Department Leader.

MIDWEST MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE’S NEW CHIEF HOPES TO CONTINUE EXPANSION

The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, a department and agency operated by Anoka County, is responsible for death investigations and autopsies for nearly 30 counties across the full breadth of the state of Minnesota and a handful of Wisconsin counties.

ANOKA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT HELPS TO MANAGE NORTH METRO NATURAL RESOURCES

The Anoka Conservation District is tasked with finding ways to improve the county’s soil and water resources. The district does this in a variety of ways, from stabilizing shorelines to installing rain gardens, to salvaging rare plants from future construction zones. Recently the district has adjusted its focus and started looking at how every action has a rolling impact.

LEXINGTON MAYOR MIKE MURPHY RUNS FOR GOVERNOR

The next gubernatorial election in Minnesota more than 20 months away, but the first Republican has officially announced his candidacy.

COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABLE AGAIN AT ANOKA ARMORY

Free Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) COVID-19 saliva testing will be offered at the Anoka Armory, 408 E Main St, Anoka, noon to 6 p.m. over several dates from now until the middle of March.