MnDOT is closing US 10 in Coon Rapids from 10 pm Friday through 5 am Monday. North Metro travelers need to allow extra time and follow detours as this road construction project continues.

It’s been a banner year for the Spring Lake Park football team. The Panthers are a perfect 7-0 and one of the top teams in Class 5A.

The SBM Fire Department is all about promoting safety. In early October SBM was at a North Metro business to teach employees about fire extinguisher training.

In Circle Pines there is a real power play taking place. Connexus Energy is replacing the city’s decades old substation with a brand new one one.

The government shutdown began earlier this week causing concern across the US. So far the Anoka County Veteran Services office is operating like normal and North Metro vets have not been impacted.

North Metro drivers traveling by the I 35E/County Road J intersection are seeing lots of road construction. When this gigantic project is finished, it’s going to be easier getting on and off the interstate in Lino Lakes.

Getting around Blaine is now easier than ever. Metro micro is a new transit bus that can pick up passengers on a whim.

Road construction continues on US 10 in the North Metro. This week there are multiple ramp closures beginning today.

The 17 member Met Council is a policy-making board that plans strategic growth for the Twin Cities metro area. Recently the council took to the road and met with some local politicians and residents in Champlin.

Anoka County is getting $1.64 million from a couple of state funds for 2026 recycling programs. Blaine is going to clearly benefit from this and will receive over $134,000 – the second highest payout for any city in the county.