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CENSUS RESULTS START TO COME IN, SHAPE FUTURE POLITICAL FUTURE FOR NORTH METRO AND MINNESOTA

Many in Minnesota eagerly anticipated the news from the Census Bureau on Monday about the new Congressional apportionments. Based on new population totals, Minnesota will not lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as many expected.

NORTH METRO CITIES PLANNING SUMMER FESTIVALS IN MIDST OF PANDEMIC

Organizers of Spring Lake Park’s Tower Days and the Blaine Festival hope the celebrations can happen – in some way – this summer.

HAM LAKE SCHOOL WORKS TO REDUCE SPEED

Da Vinci Academy is working with the city toward putting in a school zone on Jefferson Street. It may be in place by the time school starts next fall.

FIND A BARGAIN IN LINO LAKES SURPLUS SALE

If you’re looking for sporting equipment, there’s plenty to choose from. Footballs, basketballs, tennis balls, and t-shirts from past recreation programs are all available.

SEVERAL ANOKA COUNTY CITIES NAMED TREE CITIES U.S.A.

Several Anoka County communities have earned annual designation as Tree Cities USA, recognized for their efforts to conserve and manage forestry assets in their communities.

REAL ESTATE MARKET ATTRACTS NEW PEOPLE TO INDUSTRY

Perhaps it’s the boom in the real estate market, which one veteran realtor described as brisk, and cited more listings and increased sales over last year. Or perhaps, as one new realtor said, it was the chance to switch careers after the pandemic caused major shifts old jobs. “I love houses. I love looking at […]

ANDOVER FAMILY HELPS RESCUE STRANDED BABY GREAT HORNED OWL

One Andover family found a surprise in their yard recently. It was a small great horned owl that was too young to fly. This family worked with The Raptor Center to give this young owl another chance in a new home.

MASTER GARDENER EXPLAINS COMPOST TOWER

Where does a serious gardener get good soil if they doesn’t want to buy it? They makes it.

POLICE SUGGEST MARKING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

Part of the problem for law enforcement, is proving which converters have been stolen. Without serial numbers on the part, it’s hard to tell.

BIKE HELMET EVENT DRAWS A BIG CROWD

Public safety officials agree putting on a bike helmet before you ride should be as automatic as buckling your seat belt in a car. SBM Firefighters are making sure those helmets fit properly and are in good condition. Their annual sale and helmet fitting clinic is so popular, 16 cars were lined up and waiting before the doors to Fire Station #3 in Blaine were even opened.