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‘State of the County’ at June 5 chamber lunch

‘State of the County’ at June 5 chamber lunch

By Community Contributor on May 24, 2012 at 7:00 am

The Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce June 5 will give members a chance to learn more about the latest news on what is happening in Anoka County. It’s the chamber’s annual “State of the County” luncheon at the Green Haven Golf and Banquet Center.

 
Walk in the Garden series set to begin

Walk in the Garden series set to begin

By Community Contributor on May 22, 2012 at 7:00 am

The University of Minnesota Extension - Anoka County Master Gardener volunteer program is sponsoring A Walk in the Garden educational series of gardening classes at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. N.W., Andover.

 
Ham Lake agrees to costs for Bunker-Highway 65 project

Ham Lake agrees to costs for Bunker-Highway 65 project

By Eric Hagen on May 22, 2012 at 7:00 am

The Ham Lake City Council May 7 approved a joint powers agreement (JPA) with Anoka County that spells out who is responsible for what in the reconstruction of the Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard intersection.

 
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Mediation Services finds solutions for conflicts

By Eric Hagen on May 21, 2012 at 7:00 am

There are two sides to every story. A mediator’s job is to get the people on each side to calmly express their opinion and direct them to a reasonable solution.

 
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Something for everyone at area senior centers

By Kelly Johnson on May 21, 2012 at 7:00 am

As Anoka County’s population ages, senior centers in the county will be asked to provide a wide variety of services to a diverse population.

 
County axes electric vehicle charging station

County axes electric vehicle charging station

By Peter Bodley on May 21, 2012 at 7:00 am

A proposal to be part of a Clean Cities National Parks initiative to bring electric vehicle charging stations to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park has been shelved by Anoka County.

 
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Getting all kids the dental care they need

By Mandy Moran Froemming on May 21, 2012 at 7:00 am

Among high risk populations, it has been called a silent epidemic. Tooth decay is on the rise for children as young as toddlers, setting the stage for a lifetime of oral health problems.

 
County seeks federal grant to expand RSVP

County seeks federal grant to expand RSVP

By Peter Bodley on May 19, 2012 at 7:01 am

Anoka County wants to expand the volunteer opportunities it offers county residents age 55 and older.

 
Anoka County history: Yes, you can take it with you

Anoka County history: Yes, you can take it with you

By Tom Ward on May 18, 2012 at 7:00 am

There are several different TV shows having to do with collecting things and hoarding.

 
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Honoring fallen officers

By Kelly Johnson on May 17, 2012 at 9:39 am

Anoka County’s fallen officers were honored at a law enforcement memorial ceremony May 16.

 
Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart, then a captain, before the Tri-County Regional Forensic Laboratory opened at the new Anoka County Public Safety Center. File photo by Eric Hagen

Staffing boosted at regional crime lab

By Peter Bodley on May 17, 2012 at 7:04 am

The Anoka County Board has taken action to resolve staffing issues and accelerate accreditation for the Tri-County Regional Forensic Laboratory (RFL) at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.

 
Consignment items will be available at the Munchkin Market, this Saturday and Sunday, at the Anoka County Fairgrounds. Photo submitted

Kids sale to benefit Second Harvest, ECFE

By Tammy Sakry on May 16, 2012 at 5:03 pm

One of the state’s largest consignment sale events gives families a chance to earn money and save money on thousands of items for children, while the event helps raise money and collects food donations for Second Harvest Heartland.

 
Drumheart, an all-women percussion group, provided music for walkers in the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County’s third annual 5K Walk for Mental Illness Saturday at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

Walking to raise awareness of mental health

By Peter Bodley on May 16, 2012 at 4:51 pm

The message was simple and to the point Saturday at the third annual 5K Walk for Mental Illness - mental health is as important as physical health.

 
Filings for the 2012 election open Tuesday

Filings for the 2012 election open Tuesday

By Peter Bodley on May 16, 2012 at 4:37 pm

The 2012 election season officially gets under way Tuesday.

 
Retirement redefined: Number of Anoka County seniors expected to grow

Retirement redefined: Number of Anoka County seniors expected to grow

By Kelly Johnson on May 14, 2012 at 7:00 am

The number of senior citizens in Anoka County and throughout Minnesota is on the rise.

 
Annual Dolly and Me teas

Annual Dolly and Me teas

By Community Contributor on May 12, 2012 at 7:02 am

The Anoka County Historical Society will host its annual Dolly and Me Tea Saturdays, May 12 and 17 at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. at the Anoka County History Center and Library in Anoka.

 
The former steeple on St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Anoka. Photo: Anoka County Historical Society.

Anoka County history: Where have all the steeples gone?

By Tom Ward on May 11, 2012 at 7:00 am

The other day I was on my way to Blaine — on Highway 10 where you cross over University Avenue.

 
Coon Rapids Police Chief Brad Wise (left) and Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo talk with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar during her visit to Anoka County May 2. Photo by Tammy Sakry

Klobuchar visits county to learn about LAP assessments

By Tammy Sakry on May 10, 2012 at 7:03 am

A week after seeing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) renewed in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited with committee members of Anoka County’s Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) May 2 to learn about the program, which officials hope will decrease domestic violence.

 
With construction finished, representatives from the city of Ramsey and Anoka County officially opened the boat launch in Anoka County’s Mississippi West Regional Park in Ramsey. Pictured are: former Ramsey Councilmember John Dehen, Ramsey Councilmember Randy Backous, Ramsey Councilmember Colin McGlone, Mayor Bob Ramsey, Anoka County Commissioner Matt Look, Anoka County Commissioner Jim Kordiak, Anoka County Board Chairperson Rhonda Sivarajah, Anoka County Commissioner Dan Erhart and John VonDeLinde, Anoka County parks and recreation department director. The pontoon was provided by Ted Walter of Ramsey, who just happened to be testing out his new water craft.

New Mississippi boat launch opened in Ramsey

By Tammy Sakry on May 9, 2012 at 3:00 pm

A secret smallmouth bass fishing spot is now more accessible.

 
Improvements planned at county fairgrounds

Improvements planned at county fairgrounds

By Peter Bodley on May 8, 2012 at 7:00 am

Improvement to the existing pavement and parking areas at the Anoka County Fairgrounds are proposed to take place before the 2012 Anoka County Fair opens in late July.

 
Champlin man killed in Highway 10 collision in Ramsey

Champlin man killed in Highway 10 collision in Ramsey

By Tammy Sakry on May 7, 2012 at 7:45 am

An early morning accident May 4 in Ramsey resulted in the death of a Champlin man.

 
Foley project from 101st to Egret is planned

Foley project from 101st to Egret is planned

By Peter Bodley on May 5, 2012 at 7:00 am

Anoka County is planning to reconstruct a portion of Foley Boulevard in Coon Rapids in 2014.

 
 
 

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