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The eighth annual Patriot Ride begins noon Saturday, June 15 at Ham Lake Lions Park. More than 3,000 motorcycle riders are anticipated. File photo by Eric Hagen

Eighth annual Patriot Ride ready for June 15 in Ham Lake

By Eric Hagen on June 8, 2013 at 7:00 am

More than 3,000 motorcycle riders are expected to come to Ham Lake Lions Park Saturday, June 15 for the eighth annual Minnesota Patriot Ride.

 
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Elderly couple killed in Ham Lake crash identified

By Eric Hagen on June 5, 2013 at 10:25 am

A Stacy couple was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Lexington Avenue in Ham Lake Wednesday morning (June 5).

 
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Poor soils mean additional cost for Ham Lake road

By Kelly Johnson on June 3, 2013 at 7:00 am

Poor soils will result in additional costs for the east frontage road under construction in Ham Lake.

 
Zachary Johnson of Ham Lake received his Eagle Scout award April 27. Photo submitted

Ham Lake teen from Troop 509 earns Eagle Scout award

By Kelly Johnson on May 4, 2013 at 7:02 am

Despite leaving Boy Scouts a couple of different times, Zachary Johnson always found himself drawn back into the organization.

 
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Portion of Ham Lake’s Naples Street returns to gravel

By Kelly Johnson on April 30, 2013 at 7:00 am

A portion of Naples Street in Ham Lake has returned to an agricultural road designation.

 
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Cambridge woman sentenced for possession of tools used in theft

By Eric Hagen on April 22, 2013 at 7:00 am

A Cambridge woman was sentenced April 12 in Anoka County District Court on a felony conviction of possession of burglary or theft tools.

 
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Ham Lake considers rule change allowing special events at farm wineries

By Kelly Johnson on April 22, 2013 at 7:00 am

The Ham Lake City Council has given first reading to an ordinance allowing large assemblies and other special events as part of farm winery operations.

 
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Man sentenced for fleeing police, DWI

By Eric Hagen on April 13, 2013 at 7:01 am

A Brooklyn Center man was sentenced April 3 in Anoka County District Court after pleading guilty to charges of driving drunk while fleeing a police officer.

 
Ronald Lease, Ham Lake, tries out the new 2013 Ford Explorer he won during the Menards December 2012 vehicle sweepstakes. Lease received his new truck April 3 at the Coon Rapids Menards. Photo by Tammy Sakry

Ham Lake man wins Ford Explorer

By Tammy Sakry on April 13, 2013 at 7:00 am

As a math and science teacher, Ronald Lease knew what the odds were for actually winning the Menards 2012 vehicle sweepstakes, but he still filled out the entry form.

 
The Patriot Ride is one of three veterans services organizations that will be honored at the April 23 banquet. The ride has been around for seven years with the home base being at Ham Lake Lions Park the last three years. File photo by Eric Hagen

Veterans service organizations to be recognized

By Eric Hagen on April 8, 2013 at 7:00 am

Veterans and the service organizations that help them will be honored at the 16th annual Community Heroes Celebration and Awards Banquet Tuesday, April 23.

 
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Two northern Anoka County men charged in Blaine home burglary

By Eric Hagen on April 5, 2013 at 7:03 am

Two men were arraigned March 29 in Anoka County District Court on felony charges related to the theft of jewelry from a Blaine home.

 
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Cool Air Mechanical to move to Ham Lake

By Kelly Johnson on March 28, 2013 at 11:38 am

Cool Air Mechanical will be moving to Ham Lake.

 
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Law enforcement to crack down on speeding drivers in county

By Peter Bodley on March 18, 2013 at 7:20 am

Anoka County law enforcement agencies are conducting increased speed patrols this week, March 18-22.

 
The North Anoka County Emergency (NACE) Food Shelf is hosting its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser next Thursday, March 21 in Oak Grove. File photo by Eric Hagen

Fund-raiser for NACE food shelf March 21

By Karin Craig on March 16, 2013 at 7:02 am

The North Anoka County Emergency (NACE) Foodshelf & Closet will hold its ninth annual Empty Bowls fund-raiser on Thursday, March 21 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Oak Grove. All are welcome to stop in and enjoy a meal in exchange for a free-will donation.

 
Saturday’s fund-raiser is in honor of Tommy Valentine, a Ham Lake native. Photo submitted

Fund-raiser for military families

By Kelly Johnson on March 12, 2013 at 7:00 am

Tommy Valentine would have enjoyed attending Saturday’s challenge ski event at Wild Mountain.

 
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Street projects consortium is money saver for nine cities

By Peter Bodley on March 8, 2013 at 7:00 am

A regional consortium spearheaded by the Coon Rapids City Council to save money through economies of scale on street maintenance materials and services continues in 2013.

 
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Ham Lake approves overlay contract

By Kelly Johnson on February 26, 2013 at 7:00 am

The Ham Lake City Council unanimously awarded the contract for the city’s 2013 bituminous overlay project to Midwest Asphalt Corporation.

 
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Hundreds gather on Ham Lake for annual Snowbowl

By Kelly Johnson on February 12, 2013 at 7:00 am

Hundreds of winter enthusiasts gathered on Ham Lake for the annual Snowbowl Saturday.

 
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Parranto named to Ham Lake council

By Kelly Johnson on February 7, 2013 at 7:02 am

Al Parranto is Ham Lake’s newest council member.

 
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Ham Lake Snowbowl gets under way this weekend

By Kelly Johnson on February 5, 2013 at 7:00 am

Ice covered Ham Lake will be bustling with activity as the seventh annual Snowbowl gets under way this weekend.

 
Dr. Tony Lawther of Essentials of Life Chiropractic in Andover (center) retained his title as grand champion of the FundRacer. Photo submitted

Cub Scouts host second annual FundRacer

By Kelly Johnson on January 31, 2013 at 7:07 am

It was more than just racing and cheers of excitement filling McKinley Elementary School Jan. 26.

 
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Ham Lake receives financial award

By Kelly Johnson on January 29, 2013 at 7:00 am

The city of Ham Lake has received an award for its financial reporting.

 

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