Monthly Archives: October 2007

After a mold problem was found in the portable classrooms at two elementary schools last week, Independent School District 15 parents wanted answers.

Voters will shape the future of the Anoka-Hennepin School District when they go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6 to decide the fate the four “yes” or “no” questions.

Early Monday morning Anoka Halloween President Bart Ward was on national television defending Anoka’s title as Halloween capital of the World.

Janelle Colstrom (left), Alyssa Rogers and Taryn Ladyka were crowned the 2008 Anoka Royal Ambassadors, who will equally represent the community through the coming year. They were three of 45 candidates enrolled in this year’s ambassador program, which culminated with … Continue reading →

A 21-year veteran of the Anoka Police Department was pinned as the department’s new captain Oct. 25.   Capt. Scott Nolan of the Anoka Police Department received his official captain’s pins from Chief Phil Johanson and Nolan’s wife Mary at … Continue reading →

Voters will shape the future of the Anoka-Hennepin School District when they go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6 to decide the fate the four “yes” or “no” questions.

Blaine has been recognized as a Top Ten national award winner in its population class for participating in the 24th annual National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Anoka County’s plans to reconstruct a portion of University Avenue – the boundary between Coon Rapids and Blaine – largely with federal dollars is still on track for construction in 2008.

The Blaine Park Board has selected Lochness Park as the location for a proposed disc golf course that would be the longest such Twin Cities area course once it’s constructed.

Development of a portion of the Anoka County Airport by a private company is going to cost Anoka County more money.

Voters will shape the future of the Anoka-Hennepin School District when they go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6 to decide the fate the four “yes” or “no” questions.

Most of the ballot focus in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 6 is on Anoka-Hennepin School District 11’s four levy referendum questions and the impact if they pass or fail.

Coon Rapids High School has lost one of its beloved teachers, André St. Louis, an industrial technology teacher, who lost his 16-month battle with cancer Oct. 18.

Tuesday, Dec. 11 promises to be a red letter day for proponents of the Northstar Corridor commuter rail project.

A Coon Rapids High School student organization more than exceeded its goal in the annual blood drive at the school Oct. 26.

County has to pay for the funerals of some of its residents.

When Cevin Petersen was hired as Anoka County’s chief accountant, he planned to stay about two years.

Marci Anderson is challenging incumbent Dan Cook for the Election District 2 seat on the Anoka-Hennepin District 11 School Board at the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election.

Incumbent Scott Wenzel faces a challenge from Warren Harder for the Election District 5 seat on the Anoka-Hennepin District 11 School Board in the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election.

Government and business officials convened at the Schwan’s Event Center at the National Sports Center in Blaine Oct. 25 to give their feedback on what priorities should be in the area of transportation.

The Coon Rapids City Council hopes to have new parks and recreation policies in place by January 2008.

Anoka County’s plans to reconstruct a portion of University Avenue – the boundary between Coon Rapids and Blaine – largely with federal dollars is still on track for construction in 2008.

Changes in the organizational structure of Anoka County government have been approved by the Anoka County Board.

For the past 25 years members of Faith Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids, have opened their hearts and donated many baked goods and crafts to the church’s annual Harvest of Blessings Share Fest and Bazaar to raise money for world hunger.