A lively group of Zumba® dancers raised both their heart rates and funds last weekend while at the same time sending an anti-sexual violence message to the community.

Summer camps and outdoor adventures are being offered through the University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County 4-H.

An Andover man, accused of causing the death of a three-year-old Anoka boy in August 2011, has pleaded guilty in Anoka County District Court to a murder charge.

Juniors from Anoka, Andover and Blaine high schools attended County Day at the Anoka County Government Center April 19. This is an annual event sponsored by the Anoka American Legion Post 102 and the Anoka American Legion Auxiliary.

Anoka County Court Administration hosting its first Law Day celebration Tuesday, May 1, 1 to 4 p.m.

When it comes to caring for the mental health of babies and young children, wait and see just isn’t a good strategy.

An open house featuring the newly remodeled Unity Hospital Family Birth Center will take place Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Unity Hospital. The event is free and open to anyone.

In Anoka County, there are dozens of cemeteries.

A family fun event to kick-off The Week of the Young Child was hosted by the Anoka County Head Start Center in Coon Rapids April 30.

Help is needed to restore the M41 Light Tank displayed adjacent to the Veterans Memorial at Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids.

The mild winter of 2011-2012 gave public works crews across Anoka County a chance to catch up on tree trimming, brush clearing and vehicle and building maintenance.

The Anoka County Board has awarded a contract for a project to overlay close to 24 miles of its roads this year.

Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson has presented the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services Outreach Coalition 2011 Hunger Champions Award to Anoka County Human Services Economic Assistance staff.

The Anoka County Board took its show on the road for the first time in 2012 when the April 10 meeting took place at Ham Lake City Hall.

Anoka County 4-H is having its second annual 5K fun run and two-mile walk fund-raiser Saturday, April 28 at Bunker Hills Regional Park.

“Clothing the County: Fashion for Every Occasion,” the newest exhibit at the Anoka County History Center, opens Tuesday, May 1 at 7 p.m.

Nucleus Clinic celebrates 41 years of service at the annual spring wine, salad and chocolate open house and benefit Thursday, April 26, 5 to 8 p.m., with short remarks at 6:30 p.m.

Over 200 Cub Scouts from the Three Rivers District area ventured out to the Rum River Scout Camp in Ramsey April 14 for a day of fun and education.

The red and blue strobe lights from the police car flash in the room as the officer talks to the woman huddled on the couch.

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness month, a fund-raiser will be held for the Sexual Assault Action Team of the Alliance for a Violence-Free Anoka County. The fourth annual Zumbathon® is Saturday, April 21 at Westwood Middle School, 711 91st Ave. N.E., Blaine.

My first experience with a tornado was in Montana.

Exactly 500 people ventured to Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Ramsey Saturday morning for Anoka County’s 13th annual Senior Expo.