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MOTHERS WHOSE TEENAGERS COMMITTED SUICIDE STRIVE TO HELP OTHERS WHO STRUGGLE

Families of two kids who committed suicide just weeks apart a year ago are working with state legislators to try to make strides against depression and those who are struggling.

ANOKA COUNTY TRANSIT BUSES DELIVER FOOD

Since March, the Metropolitan Council and Anoka County Transit have been working on ways to use their existing busses for emerging needs. One way they are doing that is by using the buses to bring food to people.

DELAYED HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS RE-START

The first games are allowed to resume on January 14. The Governor’s order also allows limited fans in the stands.

DANCE STUDIOS AMONG BUSINESSES ALLOWED TO RE-OPEN

Dance studios are among the businesses that were allowed to re-open at 25 percent capacity the first week of January. The Governor’s order allows restaurants and bars to open at 50 percent capacity beginning January 11.

YMCA OF THE NORTH TO ABANDON DORMANT LINO LAKES FACILITY

This follows a series of moves to render the once-popular site virtually inert in the wake of gyms shutting down because of COVID-19 operating guidelines and restrictions.

FOGERTY ICE ARENA CALLS FOR DONATIONS

Like many businesses, they’ve been closed twice because of the pandemic. Officials hope donations will make up for some of the losses.

NON-PROFIT FUNDS UNEXPECTED NEEDS IN SCHOOLS

With hybrid and distance learning becoming the norm this year, both students and teachers are finding new ways to work. The Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation is helping to meet the changing demands of learning by providing grants to schools and classrooms for unexpected expenses.