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18 charged after marijuana raids
Federal officials proclaimed today that they'd charged 18 people in a sophisticated marijuana-growing operation that used several houses around the Twin Cities.
Extra DUI enforcement scheduled for holiday weekend
Following one of the deadliest Memorial Day holiday weekends ever, Minnesota's Department of Public Safety issued a statement Thursday reinforcing the need for motorists to drive belted, safe and sober during the Independence Day weekend.
Teams rally in fight against cancer
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Union Editor Twenty-seven teams gathered at the Anoka County Fairgrounds Friday to fight back against cancer.
Get ready to pay more for gas and goods: tax hikes hit Wednesday
Minnesotans will get nipped by two tax increases beginning Wednesday - a three-eighths of 1 percent boost in the sales tax and a 1.6 cents per gallon gasoline surcharge.
Anoka approves wind turbine near high school
A 115-foot windmill to generate electricity will be built this fall between Anoka High School and the Rum River.
Anoka Co. K-9s track down burglary suspect
When squad cars descended on Bill Simertz's quiet Nowthen neighborhood Monday night, he didn't know what to think.
Judge denies retrial request in Anoka train deaths
A state judge has denied a request for a new civil trial in the wrongful death claims against Burlington Northern Sante Fe railroad arising from the deaths of four people at a train crossing in Anoka County in 2003.
Judge denies motion for new trial in lawsuit over deaths at railroad crossing
A judge said in court Friday that a railroad attorney's explanation for paying two new witnesses $15,000 to tell what they saw at an Anoka train crossing the night four people in a car were killed "didn't pass the smell test." After a day of arguments by a Burlington Northern Sante Fe attorney for a new civil trial on wrongful death claims, ...
BNSF pays witnesses to testify in train deaths
Six years after a horrific train-car accident that killed four young adults in Anoka, four new witnesses have emerged.
Anoka County Board adds its support for VA clinic
A new outpatient clinic for veterans could be ideally housed in the Ramsey Town Center development, the Anoka County Board said Tuesday, citing the development's proximity to highways, public transportation and parking.
Anoka Co. Judge Pleads In Tax Case
CBS4 An Anoka County judge has pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor counts of failing to file a tax return.
Anoka Area Relay for Life set for June 26
Anoka Area Relay for Life will hold its annual fund-raiser starting Friday, June 26.
Anoka Co. Judge Pleads Guilty to Tax Charges
An Anoka County District judge pled guilty Monday to four gross misdemeanors for failing to pay all his taxes from 2003 to 2006.
NBAPS hires new activities director
North Branch Area Public Schools announced this morning that Michael Cunningham has accepted the position of activities director.
Summerfest celebrates 30th anniversary
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Union Editor The Church of St.
Connect Plans to Open Seven New Chapters Worldwide on First Year Anniversary
The announcement, made at HPa s Technology Forum & Expo, marks the first anniversary of former HP user groups Encompass, ITUG and HP-Interex EMEA coming together to form Connect.
Traveling version of Vietnam War exhibit soon available
'I left the war in September of 1967, but the war hasn't left me. It never will.' Those words, spoken by a Vietnam veteran from Anoka, point out the impact the Vietnam War has had on people in Anoka County.
Black bear shot in Ramsey, one of several bears seeking food in Anoka County
A walk many did not think they would take
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Staff writer It's a walk that many graduates didn't think they would take.
Local government shells out more in 2008 for lobbying
All told, local government spent about $8.6 million on lobbying activities last year, an increase of about nine percent over 2007, the auditor reports.
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