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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.

GIRL SCOUT TROOPS ACROSS REGION SEEKING TO BOOST RECRUITMENT

Scouts say during these uncertain times, girls are going through high levels of isolation, and they say scouting can help. So the Girl Scouts River Valleys of Minnesota and Wisconsin are waiving the $25 membership fee through the end of February.

VET CENTER RELOCATES TO DOWNTOWN ANOKA TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NORTH METRO

A former jewelry store on Main Street in Anoka has become a Veterans Counseling Service Center. The center moved to a Anoka from Brooklyn Park and offers help for a long list of issues.

CHARITABLE GAMBLING DOLLARS DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY

The Spring Lake Park Lions make most of their money through charitable gambling – pull tabs, meat raffles and bingo games at bars and restaurants. With repeated closures to in person dining, their ability to donate anything this year is in question.

ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY ADDS LOCKERS TO OPTIONS FOR HELPING CUSTOMERS ACCESS MATERIALS

Inside those lockers could be anything you’ve reserved from the library through your online account.

NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER ONE OF A HANDFUL OF STATEWIDE VACCINATION SITES

Nearly 9500 senior citizens in Minnesota are getting the COVID vaccine at community sites across the state in the latest round of vaccinations. The National Sports Center in Blaine is one of those nine sites.

CENTERVILLE ADJUSTS PROGRAM TO HELP BUSINESSES COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

The loan and grant program has been around for more than a year, but it’s been little used. City officials are asking business owners to partner with them to help turn planned upgrades into reality.