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RED CROSS CALLS FOR BLOOD DONORS

Some essential items are in shorter supply these days. That includes life giving blood. That’s prompted the Red Cross to put out a call for help from healthy donors.

LIBRARY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SERVICES WITH CLOSED DOORS

Anoka County Library has been working to bring more materials, classes, and learning opportunities to the community since the library buildings closed on March 17. Librarians are still working, and finding more ways to connect with their patrons.

METRONORTH CHAMBER TO HELP UPDATE STATUS OF BUSINESSES

The MetroNorth Chamber of commerce recognized the need for local businesses to communicate with their customers about schedule and policy changes, and the chamber created a Facebook page called MetroNorth Cares. It complies information from businesses throughout the area, and has been growing quickly.

TORG BREWING ONE OF MANY MAKING CHANGES

Businesses across the nation are struggling, as many states have issued shelter in place or stay at home orders, leading restaurants to figure out if they want to shut their doors or change their business model. Another industry seeing big changes right now is the brewing industry.

COUNTY CENSUS RATE PASSES 50 PERCENT

More than half of Anoka County households have already completed the census.

SCHOOLS DISTRIBUTE MEALS DURING SHUTDOWN TO COMMUNITY IN NEED

Three school districts in central and eastern Anoka County offering meals to students who may not otherwise have ready access to food during the COVID-19 shutdown.

CEAP, MEALS ON WHEELS SEEK DONATIONS

Donations dwindling in time of need as situations change for families and non-profits across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BLAINE DENTIST TALKS ABOUT DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO STATE-ORDERED SHUTDOWN DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Dentists have had to lay off staff and only see patients virtually while state remains in COVID-19-related shutdown that doesn’t allow for elective procedures.