Column: The Corner
The Purchasing Managers’ Index is a composite index based on data from a monthly report known as “The Report on Business,” compiled and released by the National Association of Purchasing Management based in Tempe, Ariz.
Talking Education: Praise, perspective on Legislature
Praise and perspective – that’s what more than 30 Minnesota education leaders offered last week when asked about the 2013 Minnesota Legislature’s decisions on K-12 education.
Writer’s Block:Coon Rapids seeks park referendum support
Cities placing referendums on election ballots in this day and age are a rare occurrence.
Column: The tornado of 1939 hits Cedar
The city of Anoka is famous for the tornado that ripped through that town on Father’s Day, June 18, in 1939 damaging 240 homes and businesses and killing nine people.
Column: Wheels of education keep turning all summer
Early in my educational career, when June rolled around, my father would always ask, “So, what are you going to do all summer?”
Editorial: The simple solution to educational excellence
Any discussion of public education — its needs, its strengths and weaknesses ‑ generates a vast array of ideas, blame, expenses and controversy. It is almost surprising to find one premise that is universally agreed upon by administrators, politicians of all persuasions and teachers.
Column: The Corner
In 1948 Charles Henderson borrowed $48,000 from his grandmother to buy a seat on the New York Stock Exchange.
Column: Will robots replace workers in the future?
Concern about the evolving and complex rules associated with the “Obamacare” health care law is causing many businesses to search out ways of avoiding the expected unaffordable costs.
Writer’s Block: Is it all about the money?
Last week the StarTribune published a three-part series on youth and high school sports booster clubs.
Column: Graduates prepared by teachers, families, each other
One of the great honors a school district superintendent has to attend – and speak at – is graduation.
Column: In praise of metro area suburban communities
Every time I hear some commentator or weather person call suburban communities “burbs,” I want to throw up.
Garden Views: You’ve got to love those annuals
The slow start to spring and the constant reminder of winter have been major frustrations these past few weeks.
Writer’s block: It’s a bug’s life
Insects of all shapes and sizes have taken over the Johnson house – more specifically, one room of our home.
Column: The Corner
The oldest of market averages is also the most widely followed. It was put together in 1884 by Charles Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones & Company and the first editor of The Wall Street Journal.
Letters to the Editor for May 31, 2013
This letter is in response to Ms. Schreifels’ April 26 letter.
Column: Focusing on the future with changes ahead
The prospect of change we face in life at times may seem daunting or may be embraced with great anticipation and excitement.
Anoka County Shopper
2013 Inside Business
Highlighting area businesses, products and services.
Service Directory
Local home improvement specialist that fit your needs!
Smart Money Coupons
Anoka County Shopper's Monthly Coupons!
