May 2007 Story Archive
Blaine-Spring Lake Park Life Looking Back - Posted 5/2/07
Sheriff's office adds crime prevention Web page - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/2/07
Deadline looms for Ham Lake rezoning - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/2/07
Two Spring Lake Park FCCLA students advance to national contest - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/2/07
Demographic shifting could change delivery of services - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/2/07
Westwood Elementary celebrates Arbor Day with free seedlings - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/2/07
Blaine Park Board wants public input on community gardens - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/2/07
Blaine Park Board recommends Lochness Park funding plan - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/2/07
Blaine elementary teacher receives national safety honor - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/2/07
Obituaries Posted 5/2/07
Arts: J.P. Finch visits CRHS Posted 5/2/07
Arts: Dates set for outdoor fun Posted 5/2/07
Arts: Young composer wows audience at Blaine High Posted 5/2/07
Letters to the Editor Posted 5/2/07
EDITORIAL/OPINION: Adequate funding is needed to improve roads Posted 5/2/07
Film looks into the local life of hummingbirds - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/3/07
Kids Day on May 19 at Opp Chiropractic sponsored by Village Bank and Ace Solid Waste - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/3/07
Deadline looming for Ham Lake industrial park rezoning decision - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/3/07
Lord of Life eleven makes their sojourn to Israel, Palestine - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/3/07
Demography helping shape future trends - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/3/07
Settlement is reached for injuries, deaths sustained in gas explosion - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/3/07
Residents exposed to dioxins from SCI Recycling? - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/3/07
Anoka County Union Looking Back - Posted 5/3/07
Pictures from the Past Posted 5/3/07
Senior volunteers are a "reel catch' - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Council backs restoring passenger rail service - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Former ABC Newspapers sports editor and Herald
editor, Jack Blesi, dies - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Armed robbery at BP station - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Identity theft, mail fraud meeting focus - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Free paper shredding events offered to residents - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Shellum to host princess party - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Academic letters awarded at Coon Rapids High - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Students honored, but not just for academics - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Fiftieth birthday bash - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
A surprise reunion for seventh-grader; brother back from Iraq - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Community center proposal - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/3/07
Blaine Bengals march in 96th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Posted 5/3/07
Sports: District 10 Hockey gives $10,000 donation to Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame Posted 5/3/07
Sports: Track & field: Andover's Rachel Held had a three-win run-and-jump day at the Blaine invitational Posted 5/3/07
Sports: Blaine's Patti Woods is blue-chip track star focused on winning state hurdles title Posted 5/3/07
Obituaries Posted 5/9/07
Arts: Magnificent Maestros Posted 5/9/07
Arts: Bridgeview Artists at Northtown Posted 5/9/07
Arts: Honor Note students win awards at festival Posted 5/9/07
Arts: Annual Fishing Widows' Cabaret features Grand Ole Anoka Opry Posted 5/9/07
Arts: Honor Note students win awards at festival Posted 5/9/07
Arts: "Oliver Twist' speaks to domestic abuse issues Posted 5/9/07
EDITORIAL/OPINION: Special education funding needs fair taxation Posted 5/9/07
Blaine-Spring Lake Park Life Looking Back - Posted 5/9/07
"Community Heroes' celebrates 10th anniversary, awards - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
Blaine sign code changed before interchange project starts - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
Living Presence Lutheran will move to new temporary site - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
Blaine man's body is recovered; cause of death is unknown - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
Anoka County launches DWI task force project - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
Local highway crashes kill two drivers, block off traffic - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
Lori Henry selected District 16 Teacher of the Year - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
A lot of firsts for District 16 bus safety contest - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
Morris Bye kids strut their stuff in art, science - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Buckle Up Blitz brings greater seat belt use - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Open mike ends council meeting TV run June 9 - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Upgrade to part of University Avenue set in 2008 - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Garage destroyed by fire; house damaged - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Legion throws party for school patrol members - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Students alert school to the abduction of girl - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Suspect pleads guilty to pull tab booth robbery - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Kids get hooked on fishing at annual event at the Dam - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Shift in demographics to impact county services - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Man is charged in abduction, assault of girl - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Wagons roll in county - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Don't drink and drive in county - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/9/07
Painting teaches tolerance at Johnsville - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
District 16 undergoes investigation dealing with anti-Muslim allegations - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
MetroNorth chamber member meets new restaurant mascot - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
Blaine townhome association opposes Fleet Farm site plan - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/9/07
Arts: Honor Note students win awards at festival Posted 5/10/07
MetroNorth chamber member meets new restaurant mascot Posted 5/10/07
Anoka County Union Looking Back - Posted 5/10/07
Letters to the Editor Posted 5/10/07
Mixed council vote defeats industrial park request - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
Sports bar will raise funds for the troops - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
Planning consultant selected by council - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
Rivenwick residents rally against Hack Commercial Center despite approval - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
A full and happy home in Ham Lake - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
DWI Task Force launches unprecedented three-year project - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
Reduction to five HRA members also brings legislative criticism - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
Reduction to five HRA members also brings legislative criticism - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
Fighting the flames - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
Fighting the flames Posted 5/10/07
Giddy-up, wagon train will roll out on Wednesday for sesquicentennial - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/10/07
Sports: Anoka baseball program to honor late Coach Dick Johnson at Monday game Posted 5/10/07
Sports: Opening weekend: If you don't get out, then you won't be able to make adjustments for a quality experience Posted 5/10/07
Sports: Coon Rapids baseball team came back strong with three straight wins Posted 5/10/07
Sports: Versatility is the key -- Panther boys track & field squad charging hard toward strong 2007 finish Posted 5/10/07
Sports: It was Minnesota's best over South Dakota's best -- Anoka's Hancock prevailed in Sioux Falls showdown Posted 5/10/07
Coon Rapids Idol Contest scheduled 7 p.m. Thursday at Coon Rapids High School - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
Wagon Train leads Sesquicentennial celebration - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/16/07
Blaine airport plays key role in pre-positioning water bomber - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/16/07
Local crew helps fight wildfires - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/16/07
Blaine council narrows list of liquor ordinance changes - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/16/07
Bids awarded for asbestos abatement in District 16 schools - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/16/07
Callahan to head Kenneth Hall, then new Blaine school - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/16/07
Principal at Kenneth Hall ends career on leave - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/16/07
Johnsville principal joins teacher on Washington awards trip - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/16/07
National award brings Blaine teacher honor, new friendships - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/16/07
Obituaries Posted 5/16/07
Arts: Winners of Blaine Art Exhibit at Blaine City Hall announced Posted 5/16/07
Arts: Blaine's roster of summer concerts promises spectacular music, fun Posted 5/16/07
Arts: Revolution Youth Theatre receives Human Rights Award, acting troupe to perform this weekend on social issues Posted 5/16/07
Arts: Artists del Norte featured at Banfill exhibit Posted 5/16/07
Letters to the Editor Posted 5/16/07
EDITORIAL/OPINION: No decision on Vikings stadium issue this year Posted 5/16/07
Deck of cards is key to Coon Rapids' success - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
Frontage road feasibility study ordered by city - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
County takes over Main Street jurisdiction June 15 - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
Arts: WIC program continues to grow in Anoka County Posted 5/16/07
Archery deer hunting in two parks this fall - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
County expands pilot program to help minorities - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
Four CRHS seniors are named Wallin Scholars - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
New scholarship program for District 11 seniors - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
Hanson upgrade project delayed - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
A 150th birthday celebration - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
Anoka County Union Looking Back - Posted 5/16/07
Educator is recipient of Courage award - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/16/07
St. Francis Middle School's Alex Gray among three students receiving Courage awards - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/16/07
Team blasts off to Virginia for national competition - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/16/07
Elk River woman, 22, dies in Ramsey car accident - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/16/07
Pint named "Volunteer of the Year' by society - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/16/07
Federal Transit Administration raises the ante in contingencies for Northstar - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/16/07
Whoa, wagon train ending up at fairgrounds for a weekend of events, shoot-"em-up fun - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/16/07
Northstar thrown a curve - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/16/07
Northstar thrown a curve - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/16/07
Talent showcase caps another academic year at Andover High School - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/17/07
Talent showcase caps another academic year at Andover High School Posted 5/17/07
Law Enforcement Memorial Service, Anoka County - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/17/07
Law Enforcement Memorial Service, Anoka County - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/17/07
Law Enforcement Memorial Service, Anoka County - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/17/07
Anoka County legislators Abeler, Tingelstad decide to support governor on transportation veto Posted 5/17/07
Sports: Not typical you say, but if you are an angler, you got to love the weather and what it has meant this early fishing season Posted 5/17/07
Sports: Katelin Rains remains on a roll with trifecta of MIAC championships in track Posted 5/17/07
Sports: Anoka and Andover squads were the section true-team champions Posted 5/17/07
Sports: Blaine's softball team wins first back-back games Posted 5/17/07
Sports: Matched play angling: Father and son Don and Mike Olson come away with final four Lake Erie fish Posted 5/17/07
Sports: Tony Meierhofer of Blaine looking to make his first Class AA state golf appearance Posted 5/17/07
Microsurfacing of Highway 65 in Blaine rescheduled; work begins Sunday night, May 20 - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/18/07
Police discover bodies of man, woman in Blaine - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Police discover bodies of man, woman in Blaine Posted 5/23/07
Northpoint it is! - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Northpoint it is! Posted 5/23/07
Blaine-Spring Lake Park Life Looking Back - Posted 5/23/07
Area technology education students drive for fuel efficiency - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Noble Landscape & Garden Center opens second phase - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Park Terrace teacher gets surprise teacher of the year award - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Probationary teachercontracts ended at District 16 - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Discharge proposed for District 16 tenured teacher - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Community services director resigns to take a job in the Roseville District - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
District 11 levy
meeting is May 30 - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
New Blaine school is named - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Blaine Fleet Farm project receives final city approvals - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Anoka County's Sesquicentennial 1857-2007 - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/23/07
Anoka County Union Looking Back - Posted 5/23/07
Jury says he's guilty of sexually assaulting 12-year-old - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/23/07
Survivor's Gary Stritesky recalls contestants, lifetime experience - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/23/07
14-month-old allegedly struck, shaken by her father, causing death - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/23/07
Mia inspires her "Marchers' to find a cure - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/23/07
Public input is still being sought for levy renewal, "heart-wrenching' cuts otherwise - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/23/07
Cooper's Landing being rezoned for 100 new homes - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/23/07
150 years in the making - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/23/07
Obituaries Posted 5/24/07
Arts: Concerts in the Park ready to rock in Anoka Posted 5/24/07
Arts: Musikgarten of Anoka receives two grants Posted 5/24/07
Arts: Local musician delivers music to new heights Posted 5/24/07
Letters to the Editor Posted 5/24/07
EDITORIAL/OPINION: Do what is right for National Guard, active forces Posted 5/24/07
Contract award for project at Prospect Park - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
Survey to test interest in community center idea - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
Achter retiring as principal of Coon Rapids HS - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
America's Outstanding Teen pays visit to city - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
Lions club, Cub team to assistneedy families - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
Architect hired for new medical examiner's office - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
County to form Economic Development Authority - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
Mississippi premieres new play on bullying - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
It's about respect at Northdale Middle School - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
Miracle Minute fund-raiser for teacher - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
New principal is appointed at Coon Rapids HS - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
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Celebrating the sesquicentennial - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
Levy referendum meeting set - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/24/07
150 years in the making Posted 5/24/07
Celebrating the sesquicentennial Posted 5/24/07
Re-enactment of post office robbery Posted 5/24/07
Sports: Andover bass angler Al Grabowski finishes 6th in national tournament Posted 5/24/07
Sports: National Guardsman throws out first pitch to open Coon Rapids National Little League play Posted 5/24/07
Sports: Andover's Eric Zingleman claims one of early NWSC track and field championships Posted 5/24/07
Sports: It was a solid season of fast pitch for Spring lake Park Posted 5/24/07
Sports: Coon Rapids baseball program secures 4th title in last 7 seasons Posted 5/24/07
Blaine Police Department releases additional details on murder-suicide of young married couple Posted 5/25/07
Deaths of young Blaine couple ruled murder-suicide - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/25/07
Long time Ramsey reverend resigns - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/29/07
Pictures from the Past Posted 5/29/07
Pictures from the Past Posted 5/29/07
High speed chase nets police a suspect allegedly driving stolen vehicle - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/29/07
Obituaries Posted 5/30/07
Arts: NSCB seeks alumni for concert Posted 5/30/07
Arts: Banfill-Locke's history seen in new light at center Posted 5/30/07
Arts: Choirboys take gig across ocean Posted 5/30/07
Arts: Choirboys take gig across ocean Posted 5/30/07
Arts: Midwest folk heroes spring to life at local production Posted 5/30/07
EDITORIAL/OPINION: Best way to reduce gas prices; don't drive as much Posted 5/30/07
Letters to the Editor Posted 5/30/07
City's first dog park considered to be a success by the council - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
County board plans to sell $21.5 million in bonds - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
County gets green light for Hanson Blvd. project - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
RiverWay Clinic to host Women's Health Event - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
Electrical wiring malfunction is cause of fire - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
Police training session is all about identity theft - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
Anoka County libraries - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
CHRS business students earn recognition - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
Robber attacks worker - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
"Bend It Like Beckham' - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
Lest We Forget - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
Class of 2007 tograduate June 4 - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
Cash flow problem for Northstar - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/30/07
Blaine-Spring Lake Park Life Looking Back - Posted 5/30/07
Storm put District 11 in "unusual' situation - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/30/07
Blaine's Blazin' 4th announces musical performers, events - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/30/07
Death of Blaine couple ruled a murder-suicide by police - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/30/07
SBM crews head north, fight Gunflint Trail fires - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/30/07
SLP bidding with other districts for custodial supplies - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/30/07
Westwood Intermediate teacher named Blaine's Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/30/07
District 16 School Board discusses changing to even-year elections - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/30/07
SLP Tower Days celebration signals start of summer - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/30/07
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Highway 65, 242 interchange project moves ahead with bid - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/30/07
Anoka County Union Looking Back - Posted 5/30/07
Andover's Festival Foods sustains heavy smoke damage in fire - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/30/07
Are special events raining for good or bad on downtown Anoka businesses? - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/30/07
Crosstown improvements planned for 2008 - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/30/07
O'Donoghue Books is turning another page - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/30/07
Storm put District 11 in "unusual' situation - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/30/07
Cash flow proving problematic for Northstar - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/30/07
Civil War salute to Memorial Day - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/30/07
Civil War salute to Memorial Day Posted 5/30/07
Lest We Forget Posted 5/30/07
Seventh Annual Hangar Dance held Posted 5/31/07
Sports: Don't let anyone tell you the northern pike is anything but a fish for primetime action Posted 5/31/07
Memorial Day observances steeped in vet traditions - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/31/07
Northstar Commuter Rail cash flow problem resolved - Anoka County Union, Posted 5/31/07
Northstar Commuter Rail cash flow problem resolved - Blaine/SLP Life, Posted 5/31/07
Northstar Commuter Rail cash flow problem resolved - Coon Rapids Herald, Posted 5/31/07
Sports: Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association sponsors spring tennis program Posted 5/31/07
Sports: Andover boys prevail in Northwest Suburban Conference track meet Posted 5/31/07
Sports: Anoka senior golfer Leah Way went out playing her best by notching hole-in-one Posted 5/31/07
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