At this week’s county board meeting that board passed a resolution that will eliminate late payment penalties for some properties.

After the Governor lifted Minnesota’s stay at home order, Anoka County is slowly reopening to conduct business in person.

Many districts had tried to plan socially distant ceremonies, by spacing out the graduates and limiting guests, before the Governor banned in-person ceremonies. Now, districts are developing plans for virtual ceremonies, and trying to make it as special as possible.

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.