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The start of 2020 saw Brent Stoffel; his fiancée, Tracy Nguyen; and her business partner, Ty Nguyen, bubbling with excitement about a dream to bring a new business venture to Blaine: Freshly Leaf boba tea.... Read more »

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Director Michelle Trelstad will serve as a member of the Great Start for All Minnesota Children Task Force.... Read more »

The city of Coon Rapids invites everyone to help spread generosity and cheer to individuals and families in need through four donation opportunities during the holiday season.... Read more »

Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart has announced he will not seek reelection in 2022. He plans to remain in office through his third term, which runs through the end of 2022.... Read more »

After a seven-week course that started in September, a group of 12 Rogers residents graduated Nov. 10 from the Rogers Police Citizens Academy hosted by the Rogers Police Department.... Read more »

Last year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation initiated a contest called “Name a Snowplow,” with the eight MnDOT regions all having a plow named by Minnesotans. MnDOT didn’t know what the response would be, but it... Read more »

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The Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department’s Santa Tour is returning next week for its 40th year to help local food shelves.... Read more »

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer two 55+ driver discount courses in Rogers.... Read more »

Lions clubs in Elk River and Rogers will host their annual Breakfast with Santa events on Sunday, Dec. 5.... Read more »

An Andover man was allegedly found with 142 grams of methamphetamine while being arrested for a robbery in Coon Rapids.... Read more »

The city of Anoka will spend an estimated $6.4 million to expand its water treatment capacity to ensure it can keep up with future water demands.... Read more »

The Anoka-Hennepin School District wants the Legislature to address staff shortages and to increase funding for special education and mental health during the next legislative session, according to the district’s proposed legislative priorities for 2022.... Read more »

Blaine’s annual Winter Celebration kicked off the holiday season Sunday, Nov. 28, at Blaine City Hall.... Read more »

Adopt-a-Road participants volunteer for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and work hard to clean roadsides that border and bisect refuge land. This fall, during the months of September, October and November, 44 individuals volunteered their time and... Read more »

With a deadly open-water season nearly in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that lakes and ponds throughout the state have started to freeze – and that where ice hasn’t formed,... Read more »

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It’s been 14 years since I looked across the aisle of a Sun Country airplane and stared at a sleeping old man. He looked like a child lulled to sleep by the drone of a jet... Read more »

We’re heading into the time of year when a variety of celebrations are held: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, Rohatsu, Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Solstice. It is a time when we usually... Read more »

‘Unlikely group’ reaches out to people experiencing life’s unkind moments... Read more »

Holiday Makers Market will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Furniture and Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St., Elk River. Happening in conjunction with Elk River’s Santa in the Park event,... Read more »

Santa in the Park will run from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Rivers Edge Commons Park, 679 Main St. NW, Elk River. The event includes free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, goodie bags for... Read more »

Do you want a crocodile farm next to your home? Or a skyscraper in downtown? Should downtown allow for mixed zoning uses? What type of home business is your neighbor allowed to operate?... Read more »

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A 41-year-old man will serve jail time and probation for possessing 141 grams of methamphetamine in 2020.... Read more »

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Lupus Spiel USA returns to Blaine Dec. 10-12 at the Four Seasons Curling Club in Fogerty Arena. Back from a hiatus due to COVID since 2019, curlers are excited to get back on the ice with... Read more »

A tree planted in honor of a World War II veteran who loved Christmas will bring cheer to thousands of visitors to downtown Anoka, where it stands in front of City Hall.... Read more »

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The Crow River Senior Center is open. Check out the activity calendar on the website or at the senior center.... Read more »

The Crow River Senior Center is open. Check out the activity calendar on the website or at the senior center.... Read more »

As many of you know, North Branch Area Public Schools is in the process of a high school redesign that thus far has involved changes to the schedule and expanded opportunities for students.... Read more »

If you are 72 or older, you may have decisions to make about the money you take from retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k) – and you may need to be particularly careful this... Read more »

It is that time of year again when the Hanover Lions Club puts out boxes at local businesses to collect old Christmas lights to be recycled. This year, there are currently six boxes up and ready... Read more »

It is that time of year again when the Hanover Lions Club puts out boxes at local businesses to collect old Christmas lights to be recycled. This year, there are currently six boxes up and ready... Read more »

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The Dec. 31 deadline to file for homestead for taxes payable in 2022 is quickly approaching. If a Wright County property is not currently homesteaded, find out if it may qualify and what property owners must... Read more »

There will be a Skate with Santa event from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Maple Grove Central Park Ice Skating Loop.... Read more »

The Dec. 31 deadline to file for homestead for taxes payable in 2022 is quickly approaching. If a Wright County property is not currently homesteaded, find out if it may qualify and what property owners must... Read more »

There will be a Skate with Santa event from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Maple Grove Central Park Ice Skating Loop.... Read more »

Certain smells just evoke Christmas memories and there’s nothing like freshly baked gingerbread wafting through your home to give you that warm and fuzzy feeling of the holiday. Gingerbread has become part of our holiday traditions... Read more »

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Bill’s Superette in Royalton and Kemp’s are partnering with local schools to “fill the tummies” of students.... Read more »

The following is a synopsis of some of the incidents that occurred in the city during the week of Nov. 14 to 20, 2021. Refer to the city’s website Crime Mapping Section for additional details for... Read more »

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The department reported a property damage accident Nov. 24 at 7:45 a.m. in the area of County Road 116 and County Road 10. Driver of vehicle #1 was stopped on eastbound County Road 10 behind several... Read more »

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Nicole Caprice Anderson, 55, of St. Michael, sentenced on Nov. 18 for gross misdemeanor financial transaction card fraud to 365 days jail; 365 days stayed for two years on conditions of probation, pay $85 surcharges, pay... Read more »

The annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Memorial will be at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6, at the Angel of Hope statue at the Maple Grove Arboretum, 9400 Fernbrook Lane.... Read more »

On Nov. 18, a 40-year-old from Buffalo, was arrested in St. Michael on the charge of driving after cancellation inimical to public safety.... Read more »

The annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Memorial will be at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6, at the Angel of Hope statue at the Maple Grove Arboretum, 9400 Fernbrook Lane.... Read more »

View Part 1 of of our Winter Sports Preview featuring Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Braham Area Schools. Next week's preview, to be published in our Dec. 9 edition, will feature North Branch High School, Rush City High... Read more »

December is an important month for school finances, and we are grateful for the community support that allows us to move into fiscal year 2023 in a stable position. Our school district referendum was approved with... Read more »

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We hope all our readers enjoy this story, but our subscribers help make this reporting possible. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing to the County News Review by clicking here or calling 763-712-3544.... Read more »

Are you curious about the East Central Regional Arts (ECRAC) grant programs? Do you have questions like: When can I apply? What grant should I apply for? Is my art project eligible for a grant? How... Read more »

At the Nov. 22 Champlin City Council meeting, the council unanimously voted to approve ordering the improvements for the 2022 Elm Creek Parkway improvement project.... Read more »

Being in the Children’s Theatre Company’s production of “Annie” is not a hard-knock life for 12-year-old Audrey Powell, of St. Michael, but a dream come true for this debut Children’s Theatre actor. The four characters that... Read more »

Jeff and Linda Schnobrich of Waconia say they have received hundreds of cards and letters, and that they are learning something new about their son every day following a tragic car crash Nov. 9 that claimed... Read more »

Construction of new Highway 212 between Carver and Cologne has surpassed the halfway point heading into winter.... Read more »

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Cookies and Carols, an outdoor Christmas event for all ages, will be Sunday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m., at Advent United Methodist Church, 3945 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan.... Read more »

Rick Weible is the featured speaker at the next Republican Seniors of Minnesota meeting on Dec. 14.... Read more »

State Sen. Zach Duckworth and his wife Carly welcomed a healthy baby boy to the world this Thanksgiving. Duckworth, a major with the Minnesota Army National Guard, returned from his deployment to the Middle East, and... Read more »

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RAVE Brass is set to perform at multiple concerts in December.... Read more »

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Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune newspapers have assembled a wide range of news and information about local events this winter season for Holiday Magic 2021 that appeared in the Nov. 19 edition. The content... Read more »

A 25-year-old Lakeville man was sentenced last week in U.S. District Court in Wisconsin to five years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.... Read more »

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The Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon will have a fundraiser Monday, Dec. 6, 5 to 7 p.m. at Culvers, 14755 S. Robert Trail in Rosemount. A percentage of the proceeds during that time will go toward... Read more »

Senate District 57 Republicans will be hosting Pints and Politics on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Tops Tavern, 14533 Dodd Blvd., Rosemount, from 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.... Read more »

An open house will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, to review the design of the Lakeville Area School District’s ninth elementary school at the Lakeville Area Schools District Office, 17630 Juniper Path, Suite A,... Read more »

The South Metro DFL Senior Caucus will meet virtually at noon Wednesday, Dec. 8. Speakers addressing climate change issues will be state Rep. Frank Hornstein, District 61A, member of the Minnesota House Committee on Climate and... Read more »

The Farmington Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake breakfast Sunday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington.... Read more »

A man who was walking his dog in Rosemount on Wednesday night was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of Chippendale Avenue and 155th Street West, according to a release from the Rosemount... Read more »

The Waconia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday, Nov. 18, at the local food shelf’s newly remodeled space on Elm Street.... Read more »

Carver County is the one of the fastest growing counties in the state, which makes housing high on the radar among county officials.... Read more »

In what parts of Waconia is development occurring?... Read more »

"13,742 Positive Cases for Carver County"MDH COVID-19 Tracker... Read more »

The city of Apple Valley held its 36th annual tree holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 23 before the regular City Council meeting. The event’s activities were scaled down from previous years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read more »

David Enblom, of WSB Engineering Consultants, hired on an interim basis to handle county engineering duties, addressed the Mille Lacs County Board during a public works work session discussion on Nov. 16. Enblom, who is also... Read more »

Mille Lacs County Board held a public hearing to increase the solid waste fee from $10 to $15, beginning in January of 2022, during the regular board meeting on Nov. 16. The solid waste fee goes... Read more »

Santa Claus raises his arms to signal the lighting of the community Christmas tree in Milaca’s Alfred Olson Park on Friday, November 26. Theday after Thanksgiving signaled the start of the holiday celebration season in Milaca,... Read more »

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden visits a Minnesota community college Tuesday to highlight how his $1 trillion infrastructure law will create jobs and help train workers.... Read more »