The city council discussed possible ways to help those businesses that are on the hook for the city’s $4,800 annual liquor license fee. Businesses are typically issued the annual license on July 1. Right now, many of those businesses can not sell liquor because of the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.

The city says that the beach will remain closed until large gatherings of more than 250 people at non-essential locations, like a beach, are allowed.

Parents can post pictures of their graduating students and share a little bit about what makes them special. Other members of the group can volunteer to adopt that senior. That can mean sending cards, snacks, flowers, or finding other ways to encourage the senior.

There are already speed warning signs along 81st Avenue near University Avenue. A new ordinance prohibits trucks over 10,000 pounds between University Ave. and Terrace Road.

Anoka County’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility is ready to open, with new rules in place for drop offs.

Following a months-long investigation, law enforcement seized more than $600,000 worth of meth and cocaine.