New Blaine home plats approved
The Blaine City Council Feb. 7 approved final plats for two housing developments containing a total of 39 single-family lots.
Lease in place to move ahead on Anoka parking ramp
With lease agreements in place, next week the Anoka City Council is expected to approve the plans and specifications for a new parking ramp at the Northstar Commuter Rail station.
East Bethel plans review, fix of problematic ordinances
Several of East Bethel’s city ordinances need correcting or revising and the East Bethel City Council voted Jan. 23 to do something about it.
Phase two of Coon Rapids’ Home for Generations is planned
The city of Coon Rapids will soon be rolling out phase two of its Home for Generations program.
Style show and silent auction Coon Rapids auxiliary event
An annual spring fashion show Saturday at the Coon Rapids VFW was a fund-raiser for the Ladies Auxiliary.
Home owners granted restraining order against St. Francis
The owners of a St. Francis home that was damaged by fire in February 2012 have been granted a temporary restraining order.
Efforts are underway to boost Coon Rapids business climate
The city of Coon Rapids’ efforts to enhance the business climate in the city are moving forward on two fronts, but have stalled on a third.
Blaine Citizen’s Academy class thanks police and fire departments
Graduates from the 2012 Blaine Citizen’s Academy presented framed commemorative posters to class coordinators from the Blaine Police Department and SBM Fire Department in gratitude for their experience at a recent Blaine City Council meeting.
Former Main Motors employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
A former employee of Main Motors, Anoka, accused in Anoka County District Court of embezzling close to $200,000 from the auto dealership, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge.
Ramsey to seek opinion on Landform performance
Once again how the city of Ramsey does business is being influenced by an anonymous letter.
Andover man faces six felony criminal sexual conduct charges
A 32-year-old Andover man and former Minneapolis Police officer has been charged in Anoka County District Court for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl and soliciting sex from at least three other teens.
Snowflake Days wraps up with children’s carnival
A children’s carnival Saturday at Epiphany Catholic School, Coon Rapids, brought to an end the 49th annual Coon Rapids Snowflake Days celebration.
Blaine police reports week of Jan. 25-31
On Jan. 26 at 7:25 p.m. in the 300 block of Northtown Drive N.E., a shoplifter took multiple Playstations.
Taste of Blaine Feb. 21
Bring your appetite to the National Sports Center Thursday, Feb. 21 for the eighth annual Taste of Blaine.
City to beef up performance measurements
The city of Coon Rapids plans to beef up its performance measurement system.
Highway 10 to be repaved this summer
A 5.5-mile segment of Highway 10 in Anoka and Coon Rapids will be repaved this year.
693 plunge into icy cold Crooked Lake for Special Olympics
Saturday, Feb. 9, 661 people plunged into Crooked Lake to raise money for the Special Olympics Minnesota, which gives kids with disabilities the chance to compete in sports.
New Ramsey gym offers exclusive fitness program
Looking to build a better body and have fun? Check out Koru Fitness, 14007 St. Francis Blvd., Ramsey.
County board takes show on road to East Bethel
The Anoka County Board is on the road for its Tuesday, Feb. 12 meeting which will be at East Bethel City Hall at 9:30 a.m.
Oak Grove officials meet applicants for water quality board
The Oak Grove City Council Jan. 28 met and interviewed recent applicants for the city’s seats on a regional watershed management organization board - and there are more to meet.