With little discussion, the St. Francis City Council became the first city council to approve moving ahead with continued work on shared fire services.

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

After failing to approve the proposed medical clinic at St. Francis High School April 16, the St. Francis City Council unanimously voted to deny the St. Francis School District 15’s request for a conditional use permit (CUP) and zoning ordinance amendment for the clinic May 7.

St. Francis and Spring Lake Park finished third and fourth, respectively, in a North Suburban Conference girls’ golf tournament on Majestic Oaks’ Crossroads course April 26.

The plan was to meet his daughters and wife at the Coon Rapids American Legion for a meat raffle. But Dave Soucy knew something was not right when he drove into the parking lot.

Joann Neve grew up around dogs and currently has four of her own, so she knows the dos and don’ts of behavior around dogs.

Four St. Francis pitchers threw a combined two-hit shutout to lead the Saints past the Rockford River Bandits 1-0 in season opening Town Ball action.

The annual St. Francis Business and Community Expo continues to grow.

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.

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

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.

The St. Francis School District 15’s plans for opening a medical clinic for its employees at the high school has failed to get city approval.

Michael Zupfer, a senior at St. Francis High School, received his Eagle Scout award at a Boy Scout Court of Honor April 1.

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

Four felony charges filed against a St. Francis man in Anoka County District Court for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl, now 10 years old, over a period of years, have been dismissed by the Anoka County Attorney’s Office.

An aggressive plan to deal with solid waste, notably recycling, is outlined in the 2012 Anoka County solid waste master plan.

Spring Lake Park boys’ golf began the 2012 season with a ninth place finish out of 16 teams at the Monticello Invitational April 11.

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.

In an April 10 North Suburban Conference match-up, St. Francis pulled out a come-from-behind 6-4 win over Spring Lake Park on the Panther’s home field.

Ever wonder what area businesses do? Looking to promote a local business? The fifth annual St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo Saturday, April 21 gives the community a chance to visit local businesses in one spot.

The importance of social and emotional development for young children will be the focus of two Bridges to Mental Wellness events Tuesday, April 17 at the Schwan’s Center, 1700 105th Ave. N., Blaine.

Relive local history by listening to stories of St. Francis’ past and seeing artifacts that were used in everyday life.