Student earns free lunch for her graduating class

Deer runs through window at Coon Rapids dance studio

Former Ramsey councilmember Elvig sentenced for embezzlement

Former Ramsey City Councilmember David Elvig was sentenced June 17 in Anoka County District Court to 60 days in jail with credit for two days served and ordered to pay almost $25,000 in restitution for swindling from the employees of his personal business.

Education

Children attending the Anoka County Head Start Center in Coon Rapids parade around the building Friday to kick off the annual Flag Day event June 14.

Head Start children celebrate Flag Day

Flag Day was celebrated at the Anoka County Head Start Center in Coon Rapids June 14.

Sports

Coon Rapids pitcher Logan Shore, right, is congratulated by catcher Anthony Mrosla, left, after no-hitting Wayzata in a 2-0 win for Coon Rapids in the Class AAA State Quarterfinals at Midway Stadium June 13. Photo by Jason Olson

Shore no-hits Wayzata to help Coon Rapids to 2-0 win in state baseball quarterfinals

Top-seed Coon Rapids held true to form as pitcher Logan Shore no-hit Wayzata in a 2-0 win at Midway Stadium in the first of four Class AAA quarterfinals June 13.

Arts & Entertainment

Ariel (Natalie Hanson) and Prince Eric (Grady Klein), both incoming juniors at St. Francis High School, rehearse in preparation for ISD District 15 Summer Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Little Mermaid JR.” Photos courtesy of Glenn Morehouse Olson

A swimming ‘Little Mermaid’ production on tap for St. Francis

St. Francis Summer Children’s Theater is serving up a giant helping of community in its upcoming production of “The Little Mermaid, JR.”

Community

Anoka legion members visit VA Hospital

Anoka Edward B. Cutter American Legion post 102 members helped veterans play the 6-5-4 dice game the evening of June 12 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital.