Headlines – Page 97 – North Metro TV

NON-PROFIT RAISES $40K FOR UNEXPECTED STUDENT NEEDS

With schools closed, and distance learning underway, the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation launched fundraising for an agility fund that could help meet the changing needs of students and teachers

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE OFFICER READS TO CHILDREN VIRTUALLY TO KEEP COMMUNICATION OPEN DURING SHUTDOWN

Video has gained thousands of views and dozens of likes, with the possibility of more ways to reach young people in difficult times.

CAREERFORCE CENTERS CONTINUE TO HELP PEOPLE FIND JOBS DESPITE COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS AND ECONOMIC DOWNTURN

County and state jobs services agencies are still able to place people in jobs despite COVID-19-related shutdowns.

LICENSE CENTERS MAY GET PROTECTIVE GLASS

Anoka County license centers are still closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but when they reopen there may be new protection for staff and customers. The county approved spending up to $109,000 for constructing glass panels at counters at the five license centers.

BUSINESS SHIFTS GEARS TO MEET NEEDS

As people and businesses look to make a difference, one Blaine business found a way to use technology to help. Upscaled Designs, a Blaine business that specializes in screen printing and embroidery, has turned their energy to 3-D printing.

GOLF COURSES READY TO TEE IT UP AGAIN

Golf course managers say courses are in fine shape for golfers after Gov. Walz lifts ban on public play.

LINO LAKES CANCELS BLUE HERON DAYS, ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS; STAFF LAID OFF

City decision to forego all summer programming will mean no signature events and the elimination of two city hall positions.

ANOKA COUNTY VOTES TO KEEP BUNKER BEACH CLOSED THIS SUMMER

Commissioners weigh the risks of opening–even late–the state’s largest outdoor water park given the pandemic and guidelines from health care professionals.

HOMELESS SHELTER SEES INCREASED NEED

The CDC recommend social distancing, but there are plenty of people who don’t have that option. Stepping Stone Emergency Housing is a homeless shelter for single adults – the only one of its kind in the county. And right now, COVID-19 is changing a lot about the way the shelter operates.