The city extended the sprinkling ban to reduce the strain put on the city wells.

As some local churches reopen their sanctuaries, they are finding some parishioners are eager to come back, while others are more cautious about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Circle Pines moved one voting precinct out of a fire station to protect the health of first responders, while cities across the state are also asked to keep polling places out of schools.

At this week’s county board meeting, the board passed a resolution that highlighted the death of George Floyd, and committed to taking steps to end discrimination and divisiveness.

Lexington City Council members have agreed to provide COVID-19 hazard pay for workers at the municipal liquor store.

A Blaine yoga studio joined other small business leaders and some Anoka County state legislators in suing Governor Tim Walz over his executive orders that they argue have hurt business owners.

Lakeside Commons Beach in Blaine officially opens on June 12, as state restrictions moved to phase three of Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many area restaurants were eager to get back to “in-person” dining, even if it meant doing it outdoors. Since March, they’ve either been closed or limited to take out because of restrictions due to COVID-19. Business leaders say it’s both an opportunity and a challenge.

Many gyms had been busy preparing and putting new guidelines in place, thinking that they would be part of the June 1 openings. That didn’t happen, and they are still waiting for clearance to reopen.