A Lino Lakes neighborhood has a safe new trail that connects to parks and other trails. It took persistence by homeowners and heavy lifting at city hall to get it done.

In a virtual open house, MnDOT planners said the goal is to cut that time in half.  They are looking at innovate designs for intersections that would reduce the size and cost compared to building a traditional freeway. 

Ruff Start Rescue has free craft kits available for kids to assemble and return for the animals in their care.

Blaine is starting its third round of funding. Ham Lake is distributing more than $940,000 to 57 businesses.  Many were forced to close completely for months and are still struggling to return to normal.

Officials were watching the numbers to see if full in person learning was feasible, but Superintendent David Law told the school board even before the numbers jumped that he was not ready to make that recommendation.

Pumpkin patches, like many other businesses, the farm had to make adjustments to safely continue the fall activities. 

Anyone, regardless of symptoms, is able to get COVID testing next week in Anoka.

Licensed adults must still help administer the exam, but it allows students to skip making an appointment at a DPS facility.