Tuesday Nov 24 | Star Tribune
Anoka County burn clears way for life
Will the Strib please vow to never again print an article talking about "wildfire" destroying a grassland? Bill G. More from North Metro As flames shot high into the air and 60 acres burned in Mississippi West Regional Park in Ramsey last week, Jeff Perry could only think, burn on.
VA clinic finalists expected by next week
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to pick finalists for its new clinic in the northwestern suburbs before Thanksgiving, the man in charge of the selection process said this week.
Changes prompted by retirement of lead medical examiner
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Managing editor The impending retirement of longtime Anoka County Medical Examiner Dr.
Prison time follows guilty plea for sexual abuse of toddler
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Managing editor A man has been sent to prison after entering a guilty plea in Anoka County District Court to a felony charge for his involvement in the sexual assault of a two-year-old girl at an Anoka residence in March 2008.
Ramsey still in running for VA clinic; Anoka, Coon Rapids eliminated
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Staff writer Although several sites have been eliminated, some Ramsey sites are still in the running for the proposed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic .
Northstar Line: Will we make the switch?
A fter spending $317 million, backers of the state's first modern commuter-rail line are hoping it's the next step toward a more train-oriented Minnesota.
Technical college pushes for name change
After several years of work and waiting, St. Cloud Technical College is planning its final pitch Tuesday to the state board on its proposed mission and name change.
Video conference marks 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Staff writer The evening of Nov.
Vision-Ease Shifts Lens Production from Jakarta to Minnesota Following Major Fire
Vision-Ease Lens' manufacturing facility in Jakarta, Indonesia sustained damage in a major fire that occurred Nov.
New therapist joins counseling service
Jesse Ellis has joined Northwinds Counseling Services, offering therapy options for individuals, couples and family therapy including work with children of all ages.
Anti-gang funding for metro hits bottleneck
In the latest fallout from the implosion of the Metro Gang Strike Force, the state delayed starting the annual funding process for anti-crime task forces in the metro area's two largest counties, and that drew an angry reaction Wednesday from a pair of top law enforcement officers.
An insect known as emerald ash borer, native to eastern Asia, was discovered in Michigan and Ontario in 2002.
Counties Prepared to Open H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
In some counties around Minnesota plans are underway to hand out large amounts of H1N1 vaccine at a moments notice.
Hunting for proof of the paranormal
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Union Editor Ghosts, spirits, paranormal activity.
What is your new title? Regional manager/vice president, Northern Technologies Inc., Ramsey, Minn.
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Judge finds BNSF railroad guilty of misconduct
COON RAPIDS, Minn. - Last week's court ruling found that Burlington- Northern Santa Fe Railroad manipulated evidence in an attempt to cover up its role in a 2003 accident that killed four young people in Anoka.
College roundup: Blazers beat Stout, 1-0
COLLEGEVILLE - In double overtime, turn to St. Benedict junior Kelly Suter. Suter scored with 27 seconds left in the second overtime Thursday to give the Blazers a 1-0 win over Wisconsin-Stout. It was Suter's second goal of the season.
Anoka County Board makes 2nd selection for VA clinic - first Ramsey, now Anoka
Four months after passing a resolution endorsing Ramsey as the site for a new veterans clinic in the northwest suburbs, the Anoka County Board passed a similar resolution on Tuesday, this time endorsing Anoka.
State Patrol IDs good samaritan killed while helping motorists near Forest Lake
Authorities identified the good samaritan who was struck and killed while checking on a crash victim as Michelle L. Bartell of Ramsey, Minn.