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- Ask a Trooper: Can you turn onto the bike lane with your vehicle to make a right turn?Ask a Trooper by Sgt. Jesse Grabow... Read more »
Published: April 19, 2021 - 5:05 pm
- Making an impact, on and off the court
Rangers boys basketball coach Dan Cremisino retires after 15 years... Read more » - Much going on to prepare for Highway 10 workby Jonathan Young... Read more »
- ERPD to host May 22 pet vaccination clinicThe Elk River Police Department is teaming up with Barrington Oaks Veterinarian Hospital once again to offer a Pet Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 22.... Read more »
- Local Scouts hosting family fun day at county fairgroundsIt has been a year like never before, and children and families may be looking for reasons to get outside and have some fun.... Read more »
- Forest Lake moves forwardThere are many sure signs of spring in Forest Lake: the ice going off the lake, the first dock being put in and of course, the city’s compost site opening for the season (which officially opened... Read more »
- Celebrate Earth Day at Washington County parks for freeWashington County Parks will have free entry for Earth Day, April 22, and for National Get Outdoors Day June 12, as well as the Friday after Thanksgiving.... Read more »
- Police report: Teen accused of stealing totaled car; a clash over mask wearing; and falling items cause crashesby Joni Astrup... Read more »
- Elk River Meats closing its doors
Bob and Denise Robeck retiring on May 1, the market’s 50th anniversary... Read more » - Nowthen will have its own fire department next monthby Jonathon Young... Read more »
- ‘Cautiously optimistic’: Summer festival planners navigate ongoing uncertainty
Planning a large-scale event is challenging in the best of times. Throw in the unpredictability of a pandemic and constantly evolving restrictions from the state, and summer festival organizers in Anoka County feel like they’re in... Read more » - Garden Views: The dependable ‘Annabelle’
As a hydrangea enthusiast, I have learned a few hard lessons. No matter how much I adore them, some hydrangea varieties simply cannot prosper in our cold winters or my heavily shaded yard. Fortunately, there are... Read more » - For some, virtual learning is here to stay
School districts around Anoka County are looking to offer virtual learning options after this school year.... Read more »
- Eagan Fire Department completes training to become ‘MnFIRE Aware’The Eagan Fire Department joined on April 7 a growing list of Minnesota fire departments becoming “MnFIRE Aware” of their occupational health risks.... Read more »
- Resources for help in paying energy billsMore Minnesotans than ever are having difficulty paying their heating and electricity bills amid the pandemic. The state of Minnesota and a group called the Clean Energy Resource Teams may have some support to offer those... Read more »
- Marriage Encounter weekend set in Farmington2020 has been incredibly difficult year on marriages, and Marriage Encounter classes can help people find enrichment, joy, and hope in relationships. Register for the May 1-2 Marriage Encounter at Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center... Read more »
- NYA council honors firefighter, talks new fire truck
The Norwood Young America City Council held a meeting to discuss several important items. Among those was a celebration of Mark Thomas, an NYA firefighter who retired after a long career serving the community, as well... Read more » - Central students bring art to underpassSpring means color, and in more ways than one. To help bring some color to Norwood Young America, one of the high school art teachers has come with a plan: having her classes paint the new... Read more »
- Xcel Energy to build Minnesota’s largest solar project460-megawatt project near Sherco coal plant will create nearly 900 union jobs... Read more »
- Sunbelt Business Advisors awards Broker of the Year to Lakeville residentLakeville resident Jon Tichich was named Broker of the Year for 2020 for Sunbelt Business Advisors President. Sunbelt awards the honor to the broker with the greatest number of business transactions for the year. Tichich facilitated... Read more »
- Northern Star offers summer campsThis summer Northern Star is offering week long (Monday-Friday) day camp for all youth kindergarten through eighth-grade at four camp locations around the Twin Cities.... Read more »
- Lakeville National Day of Prayer scheduledLakeville National Day of Prayer will be held noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at Lakeville City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave.... Read more »
- SEEK Careers/Staffing celebrates 50 yearsSEEK Careers/Staffing, which has locations in Eagan, Edina, Hopkins and several throughout Wisconsin, held its 50th anniversary in February.... Read more »
- Spring Compost Fundraiser slated in LakevilleLakeville-based Troop 269 will host its Spring Compost Fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 1, at Lakeville City Hall. Time is to be determined. The cost for a single 20-pound bag of compost is $3.50 or $15... Read more »
- Farmington insurance agency owner earns top honorPam McCarthy, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Farmington, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program.... Read more »
- Eagan is adopting a ‘Pack-In, Pack-Out’ program for parksEagan Parks and Recreation is adopting a Pack-In, Pack-Out program in 13 smaller neighborhood parks.... Read more »
- An Irish sendoff in Rosemount
On April 7 and 9, the Rosemount streets were filled with Irish fans, clad in green, blue and gold and waving signs wishing the Rosemount High School girls basketball team good luck at the state tournament.... Read more » - Apple Valley Rotary raising money to eradicate polioApple Valley Rotary is raising money to help eradicate polio and its foundation has approved up to a $5,000 match toward money raised for this effort.... Read more »
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