Retirement redefined: Preparing for long-term care needs

By Eric Hagen on May 11, 2012 at 7:00 am

An average of 10,000 people a day are turning 65 years old, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Oak Grove boy killed in motor-cross accident

By Kelly Johnson on April 23, 2012 at 8:26 am

Nickolas Paul Engler, 9, of Oak Grove was killed Friday, April 20 following a motor-cross accident.

Anoka County awards contract for road overlay work

By Peter Bodley on April 21, 2012 at 7:06 am

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

St. Francis City Administrator Matt Hylen presented the findings of the Shared Fire Service Committee to elected representatives from Bethel, Oak Grove, Nowthen, Ramsey and St. Francis April 12. Photo by Tammy Sakry

Five councils hear findings on shared fire service

By Tammy Sakry on April 20, 2012 at 7:05 am

Councilmembers and administrators from five cities met in Ramsey to hear what the Shared Services Fire Committee discovered during it research of fire districts.

County 4-H walk, fun run fund-raiser April 28

By ABC Newspapers on April 20, 2012 at 7:01 am

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.

Anoka County law enforcement to clamp down on distracted drivers April 19

By ABC Newspapers on April 14, 2012 at 7:00 am

Extra enforcement to target distracted driving will be undertaken by Anoka County law enforcement agencies Thursday, April 19.

Transition 15 students Joe Law and Dylan Say-Pike wait at the door to deliver a Meals on Wheels dinner to a Coon Rapids resident. The pair, who are autistic, are learning basic job skills by volunteering for the program. Photo by Tammy Sakry

District 15 students deliver meals, learn job skills

By Tammy Sakry on April 11, 2012 at 2:55 pm

They lined up with the rest of the Meals on Wheels volunteers in the kitchen of Camilia Rose Care Center, Coon Rapids, but they are there to learn.

During last year’s Foundation 15 gala, the 1970s brought out the retro style of Foundation 15 President Joe Haag (left), Scott Goltz (far right) and Harry Grams (in front), but not guests Lillian and Gary Levine. This year’s them is Geeks and Nerds. File photo by Tammy Sakry

Foundation 15 gala offers a night of geeks and nerds

By Tammy Sakry on April 9, 2012 at 7:00 am

Nerds are welcomed and encouraged at the 19th annual Foundation 15 gala.

Pictured are: Councilmember Kevin Robinson (left), Councilmember Mike Wylie, Councilmember Scott Lawrence, Montague, Councilmember Dan Denno and Oak Grove Fire Chief Curt Hallermann. The flag was flown by the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a combat refueling mission. It will be displayed in council chambers. Submitted photo

Flag given to city of Oak Grove

By ABC Newspapers on April 7, 2012 at 12:00 am

Easter activities throughout Anoka County

By Kelly Johnson on April 7, 2012 at 12:00 am

Five cities meet to discuss shared fire service

By Tammy Sakry on April 6, 2012 at 7:07 am

Five city councils will gather April 12 to talk about the potential future of shared fire services.

Hazardous waste facility is switching to warm weather hours April 1

By Community Contributor on April 3, 2012 at 7:00 am

The Anoka County household hazardous waste facility will switch to warm weather hours of operation beginning April 1 and running through Oct. 31.

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office recognized staff members who have done exemplary work during a March 22 awards ceremony at the sheriff’s office in Andover. Photo by Eric Hagen

Sheriff’s office recognizes heroic acts and hard work

By Eric Hagen on March 29, 2012 at 7:03 am

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office recognized heroic acts and exemplary work at its awards ceremony March 22.

Oak Grove approves agreement to swap roads with Anoka County

By Kelly Johnson on March 27, 2012 at 7:00 am

The Oak Grove City Council has approved a joint powers agreement with Anoka County which will result in changes in the designations and ownership of some roads in the city.

Coon Rapids man charged for assault in Oak Grove

By Eric Hagen on March 26, 2012 at 3:06 pm

A 31-year-old Hugo man is in critical condition at Mercy Hospital after he got involved in a fight at an Oak Grove home early Sunday morning (March 25).

Anoka County lays out road upgrades for 2012

By Peter Bodley on March 21, 2012 at 3:14 pm

Anoka County plans to overlay close to 24 miles of its roads this year.

Oak Grove approves precinct changes

By Kelly Johnson on March 19, 2012 at 7:00 am

Oak Grove voters will want to double check their polling location before voting in 2012.

NACE helping to fill empty bowls

By Eric Hagen on March 16, 2012 at 10:04 am

The North Anoka County Emergency (NACE) Food Shelf’s annual Empty Bowls fund-raiser took place yesterday evening (Thursday, March 15) at the Church of St. Patrick in Oak Grove, and many people from the community came out to support it.

Oak Grove to switch city’s finance software

By Kelly Johnson on March 3, 2012 at 7:00 am

The Oak Grove City Council has agreed to change the city’s accounting software.

Volunteers Marge Raze (foreground) of Oak Grove and Gerri Torgersen (background) of East Bethel work on sorting items at the Clothing Closet. Photo by Eric Hagen

NACE Empty Bowls fund-raiser on March 15

By Eric Hagen on February 29, 2012 at 10:57 am

The North Anoka County Emergency (NACE) Food Shelf is putting on the eighth annual Empty Bowls fund-raiser in a couple of weeks in order to keep up with the increasing need for assistance in the area.