Republicans are already lining up to run for governor

Asian Club stages traditional Hmong dance at SLP High School

Way to Well Health bus finds its way to University Avenue

The Walgreens Way to Well Health tour bus stopped at Walgreens store #02935 at the corner of Egret and University Avenue May 10 while on a nationwide tour to promote good health.

District 11 special education director wins state honor

Mary Clarkson wasn’t a traditional college student, much less a teacher. She chose to start her family first and then go to college. It wasn’t until she was in her late-20s that she had her first classroom.

Sports

Kendra Zeman looks to make a play during practice with her University of Illinois teammates. Photo courtesy of the University of Illinois

Zeman makes Team USA wheelchair basketball squad

In just over two years, Anoka graduate and University of Illinois sophomore Kendra Zeman has gone from wheelchair basketball rookie to a member of USA Basketball’s 2013 High Performance Women’s Wheelchair basketball team.

Arts & Entertainment

Blaine choir to perform in VocalEssence’s ode to Mexico’s musical heritage

The Blaine High School choir will perform with VocalEssence, a 130-member chorus, and other Twin City area choirs, in free concert Tuesday, May 21, 8 p.m., at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd. E. in Wayzata.

Community

Residents of Golden Living Center Twin Rivers in Anoka celebrate the facility’s recent five-star rating. Photo submitted

Five stars for Anoka’s GLC-Twin Rivers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that Golden Living Centers (GLC) Twin Rivers has been included in the five-star category for skilled nursing facilities.