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Firefighters called to Baldwin home
Baldwin firefighters were called to 28838 108th St. NW at about 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 on the report of a possible house fire. Firefighters found an electrical fire that authorities said appeared to have started with a fuse box. … Continue reading
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Elk girls defeat Monticello, 56-49, for first trophy in six years
For the first time since 2006, Elk River girls basketball has earned a trophy. The Elks outlasted the Monticello Magic 56-49, powered by center Victoria Jenson, in the finals of Monticello’s eight-team holiday tournament Thursday evening. “It means a lot. … Continue reading
Cambridge-Isanti District 911 Board considers renovating CIHS kitchen
The Cambridge-Isanti School Board is considering a $1.6 million renovation of its commercial kitchen area at the high school. During the board meeting Thursday, Dec. 22, Mark Eisenbacher, Building and Grounds Director, explained the district has been working on the … Continue reading
Eric Hanneken sworn in as Pierz police chief
Tuesday night, the Pierz City Council as well as family members and friends, witnessed the swearing in of the city’s newest police chief — Eric Hanneken. Hanneken’s official duties will begin Tuesday, after the New Year’s Day holiday. Retiring Pierz … Continue reading
Long Prairie’s Whole Farm Co-op offers huge variety of healthy grown food
“Whole Farm Cooperative (WFC) represents member families in Central Minnesota (most within 30 miles of Long Prairie). We are committed to creating farms that nourish our families spiritually and economically, sustain the environment and with providing eaters not only with … Continue reading
Thieves in Forest Lake eye catalytic converters
Thieves continue to target catalytic converters which are turning up missing from vehicles throughout the city. According to Forest Lake Police Department reports, Kandi Auto, 620 N. Lake, was hit twice last week with three converters stolen. The first theft … Continue reading
Spring Lake Park School District 16 board approves $19.4 million property tax levy
Spring Lake Park District 16 School Board recently approved the district’s final 2012 property tax levy at $19.41 million. The amount is a 6.92 percent increase or $1.27 million more than last year’s property tax levy of $18.16 million. The … Continue reading
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Comedy takes center stage in Coon Rapids for New Year’s Eve
The name of the venue has changed, but the entertainment provided by Laughter in the Loft remains the same. Four years ago, former Anoka resident Joe Tanner started the comedy show in Coon Rapids as a way to launch his … Continue reading
Books on grieving are donated to Caledonia Public Library in memory of Anne Fink
Jean Demmer of Caledonia gave a wonderful gift in her daughter’s memory to persons living in the Caledonia area, as well as those living in Green Bay, Wis. Her daughter, Anne Fink passed away this past July after a long … Continue reading
Andover considering artificial turf versus dome facility
Andover youth recreational programs have become so popular that city officials are worried about the wear and tear some of their city park fields experience. The city has needed to shut down fields at Prairie Knoll Park until the beginning … Continue reading
2011: A year of firsts for Anoka County
The Anoka County Board cut spending in 2011 and applied other cost-saving measures to achieve a 7.43 percent reduction in the property tax levy for 2012. Lowering the levy for the first time in at least 30 years tops the … Continue reading
Caledonia seventh graders get first-hand look at teacher’s deployment in Kuwait
On May 10 of this year, students at Caledonia Area Middle/High School said goodbye to middle school instructor Lindsay Mackie. Mackie, who is a sergeant in the Minnesota Army National Guard, was deployed to Kuwait. While she has been serving … Continue reading
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Commerce Commissioner Rothman advises consumers to be wary of up-front fees, other red flags
St. Paul, MN – With reports this week that more than 14 million American homeowners are in foreclosure or delinquent on their mortgage payments, Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman advised struggling Minnesota homeowners to use caution as they pursue modifications to … Continue reading
Comedian Louie Anderson to help ring in new year at Burnsville Performing Arts Center
There are many ways to ring in the new year in Dakota County. People can rock out with their friends at one of the many clubs or pubs or dash down the slopes at Buck Hill. Comedian Louie Anderson will be … Continue reading
Ham Lake garage lost in fire, home occupants get out safely
An attached garage of a Ham Lake home was completely destroyed by a fire early Thursday morning (Dec. 29), but the house was saved and everyone inside got out safely. According to Rob Ackerman, deputy chief of the Ham Lake … Continue reading
Our Response organization visits Rwanda to see how their work is transforming a community
For children in Kivuruga, Rwanda, the concept of clean, running water is relatively new. But thanks to a group of people from east central Minnesota, the availability is becoming more and more common. This past October, a group of representatives … Continue reading
Dan Anderson leaving Wyoming for new Fairview job; Steve Housh new president
Dan Anderson, president of Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming and Fairview’s northern operations, is leaving the medical center at the end of 2011 to assume a new role as president of Fairview’s community hospitals. He will office at Fairview … Continue reading
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Isanti County Board changes to 0% levy for 2012
Normally at final budget time for local government boards, a few minor tweaks are adjusted from the preliminary budget, and it’s a done deal. But with the clock winding down, the Isanti County Board changed paths from the budget presented … Continue reading
Marcia Love is hired as interim superintendent in Caledonia school district
With the resignation of Superintendent Bruce Thomas effective the end of December, the Caledonia School District #299 Board of Education moved to ratify a contract with Marcia Love to serve as the interim superintendent for the remainder of the 2011-2012 … Continue reading
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Forest Lake overtakes Royal girls, 55-46, in Rogers holiday tournament; Royals third
Forest Lake heated up in the second half and tripped the Rogers Royals 55-46 in the semifinals of the Rogers holiday tournament on Tuesday evening.Rogers (4-5) led 26-15 at the half but gave up 40 second-half points and lost their … Continue reading
Isanti man sentenced to 15 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct
An Isanti man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for felony, 1st degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor—in a position of authority. Douglas Neil Raasch, 35, appeared before Judge P. Hunter Anderson on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in … Continue reading
Isanti County Historical Society receives nearly $7K to restore fire salvaged archives
Just in time for the New Year, the Minnesota Historical Society awarded history and historic preservation grants to dozens of organizations across the state. The Minnesota Historical Society recently announced 46 recipients of 48 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants … Continue reading
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Full-access interchange efforts will continue in Coon Rapids
The Coon Rapids City Council has given the green light to continued efforts to get a full access interchange constructed at Coon Rapids Boulevard and Highway 610. Earlier this year, the council hired SRF Consulting Group Inc. to conduct a … Continue reading
Military mom reunited with daughters at Forest Lake junior high school
Topping sisters Nicole Williams and Clarissa Cochran’s wish list this Christmas wasn’t the newest electronic device that most teenagers would be asking for but to have their military mom home for the holidays. And it was granted in a grand … Continue reading
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North Anoka County Emergency (NACE) expands East Bethel location, closes Linwood food shelf
As the North Anoka County Emergency (NACE) Food Shelf’s East Bethel facility expands for more food and clothing storage, its Linwood Township location closes. Effective Jan. 16, all distribution will be handled in East Bethel at 18511 Highway 65 N.E. … Continue reading
East Bethel man accused of stealing vehicle
A 24-year-old East Bethel man was arraigned Dec. 15 in Anoka County District Court on a felony motor vehicle theft charge. Matthew Paul Shimek, 930 203rd Lane N.E., will make his next court appearance Jan. 10, 2012. According to the … Continue reading
Anoka to keep code violations out of court
The city of Anoka is making a move to start using administrative citations to keep city code violations out of the court system and get problems fixed as quickly as possible. “Our goal is compliance,” said Planning Director Carolyn Braun. … Continue reading
Little Falls family gets special visitor on Christmas Eve
Despite having many places to go and many gifts to deliver Christmas Eve, Santa made a special stop in Little Falls. Peter Berg is currently stationed in Kuwait, while his wife, Melissa, and daughters, Katrina, 5, and Martha, 8, spent … Continue reading
Funeral service is Saturday for Epiphany’s The Rev. Bernard Reiser
The Rev. Bernard Reiser, founding pastor of Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids, died Tuesday evening. He was 87 years old. Reiser recently underwent brain surgery to remove a cancerous tumor behind his eye, but he returned home to Epiphany … Continue reading
Man accused of kidnapping Spring Lake Park woman he met online
Charges have been filed in the case of a Spring Lake Park woman who was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by a man she met on an Internet dating site. In addition to the kidnapping and second-degree assault charges, William John … Continue reading