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.

Filing for office opens on May 19. In a normal year, candidates visit their city clerk, county elections office or secretary of state’s office to fill out and turn in their forms. This year, with recent changes to laws, there will be other options.

Small farmers who take livestock to local butcher shops say they can raise plenty of animals, but getting the meat processed is difficult.

The fireworks cost about $35,000 and are normally paid for through charitable gambling profits. With bars and restaurants closed, there is no charitable gambling.

Connexus Energy is asking for the public’s help with information about vandals who broke into four sub-stations, stole equipment, and caused serious damage.

At this week’s council meeting, the city council accepted the recommendation of the Fete de Lacs committee to cancel this year’s celebration, in light of COVID-19.