A 28-year-old Blaine man was sentenced Feb. 6 in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis to 14 years and two months in federal prison for robbing a convenience store in Mayer in December 2011.

Recapping college action by area graduates.

A 32-year-old Andover man who is a Minneapolis police officer was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 6 for allegedly having sexual contact with multiple juvenile females in Anoka County.

It’s officially section time for girls’ hockey as No. 9 seed Spring Lake Park/St. Anthony Village moved past No. 8 Coon Rapids in the Section 5AA play-in game.

Letters to the Editor for Feb. 8, 2013

The tragic shooting of children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has focused needed attention and awareness on the need for better mental health services, particularly in the public schools.

“Now that science has attained its youth and superstition is in its dotage, the trembling, palsied wreck says to the athlete: ‘Let us be friends.’ It reminds me of the bargain the cock wished to make with the horse: ‘Let us agree not to step on each other’s feet.’” - Robert Ingersoll, ...

Minnesota educators, students, parents and policymakers received another honor last week: the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools ranked ourstate’s charter law as number one in the country.

Feb. 12 is the anniversary of the 204th birthday of Abraham Lincoln whose presidency marked an important turning point in the destiny of our great nation.

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you know, the more places you will go,” noted Dr. Seuss several decades ago.

Not all stock trades are straightforward buys or sells. Investors use several different techniques when they make an investment.

As I write this column, the bumbling burglars are just starting to be outsmarted by young Kevin in the movie “Home Alone.”

A second open house has been scheduled by the Anoka County Highway Department on its project of reconstruct a segment of Foley Boulevard from 101st Avenue to Egret Boulevard.

The city of Anoka plans to buy a foreclosed triplex near the Northstar Commuter Rail station.

Technology is being used to improve the quality of life, safety and security of the residents of Mary T Inc.’s various housing facilities.

Hamilton Elementary School, Coon Rapids, kicked off its “I Love to Read” month activities Jan. 31 with a family reading night.

Al Parranto is Ham Lake’s newest council member.

Brandon Young will present the second concert in the Coon Rapids Arts Commission’s 2013 dessert and coffee concert series next week.

Deciphering mysterious clues, carefully following directions, navigating obstacles and discovering treasure, St. Francis Elementary School kindergarten students put math and reading lessons to use during Friday’s Pirate Day.

Staff Sgt. Dan Westby has been deployed three times in his 16 years of service with the Minnesota Army National Guard, once to Kosovo and twice to Iraq.

The 34th annual Minnesota Home and Patio Show, sponsored by Mauer Chevrolet, runs Thursday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 17 at St. Paul RiverCentre.