The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has recovered two bodies over the weekend after a boating tragedy on Big Marine Lake in Scandia over the weekend.
CENTERVILLE — A proposal from a business code-named “Project Banjo” will move on to the City Council later this month with a lengthy list of conditions and “what ifs.”
LINO LAKES — The public safety department is looking for both a short-term and long-term solution after one of its apparatuses had to be taken out of service.
At a time when the Centennial Community Food Shelf (CCFS) should be seeing more families walk through its doors, members of the board are scratching their heads wondering why that’s not the case.
The price is right — yes, it’s free — for all those attending the first Quad Area Senior Wellness Expo & Health Fair.
Something exciting is returning! This week, nominations open for the biggest and fastest-growing Readers’ Choice Best of the Press Contest in the region. Voting grew by more than 35% last year, topping 30,000 votes. Thank you, readers.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has recovered two bodies over the weekend after a boating tragedy on Big Marine Lake in Scandia over the weekend.
Five members of the Centennial community now make up the Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
A Minnesota dog rescue is nearing a significant milestone — finding forever families for 1,000 dogs.
LINO LAKES — Some residents feel charging a stormwater utility fee to all residents is not fair and equitable.
Over 20 readers took the time to complete our “Earth Smarts Quiz,” in the Earth Day week issue. We had entries from White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Pine Springs, Vadnais Heights, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Shoreview and even one entry from Valparaiso, Indiana.
Theater students at Centennial High School (CHS) will not let a challenging musical scare them; in fact, that’s what made them want to do the show in the first place.
A whole new meaning to ‘taking a walk’
Beyond putting together a resource page and webinar for those working with wildlife and birds, the College of Veterinary Medicine Raptor Center (TRC) is also closely monitoring local wildlife populations for positive cases of avian influenza and working with other organizations to better und…
The district continues to received questions and hear concerns from parents regarding a 10th grade reading assignment.
A Centennial girls hockey team raised $35,632 for Hiway Hockey Kids4Kids program this season and was rewarded with a special night in a suite at a Minnesota Wild game.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is having a tremendous effect on people worldwide.
LINO LAKES — What began as discussions last year during budget discussions will become a reality next month as the Public Safety Department begins its rollout of a daytime duty crew for fire response.
CENTERVILLE —The City Council brought in the experts to subdue palpitations brought on by the jaw-dropping increase in property valuations residents received this past month for 2022 property assessments.
Assistant Washington County Attorney Kevin Mueller has been appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to serve as a judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Mueller will be chambered in the city of Anoka in Anoka County.
Living Stations of the Cross has been depicting the events of Good Friday for the last 23 years. The family ministry, Servants of the Cross, began the tradition in 1999 at the Church of St. Peter in North Saint Paul.
A dream that Christine Lindsey has had since she was 8 years old will finally come to fruition this June.
CIRCLE PINES — Minnesota School of Music (MnSOM), located in Circle Pines, recently competed against nine other schools from around the United States and Canada in the 2022 National Music School of the Year Contest.
For a hunter, being stuck 7,000 miles away from your stomping grounds during hunting season is more than just a bummer. Add to that the absence of your family and life-threatening challenges of war, and you can imagine the experience of the local members of the Minnesota Army National Guard …
For the 11th year in a row, Minnesota’s moose population remains relatively stable. The 2022 population survey estimates the moose population at 4,700, statistically unchanged from the last survey, which was conducted in 2020.
By now you have probably noticed the giant QR code on the front of this issue.
HUGO — Since 1981, community members have grown accustomed to walking in the doors of the Blacksmith Lounge to be greeted by longtime owner George Reus, who would crack jokes and pour complimentary drinks.
Two years since the last spring musical was supposed to be performed at Centennial Middle School, about 60 students will finally perform “Frozen JR” April 6-9.
Tony Stafki, of Oak Grove, knew from an early age that he had been blessed with the gift of being artistic. He started sketching anything from cartoon characters to wildlife. At the age of 11, he caught the “painting bug” after watching Bob Ross on TV. As a teenager, he took some oil and pai…
Members of the Lexington Fire Department were recently recognized at an award ceremony and dinner at NE Moose Bar & Grill in Minneapolis. “It was a great night honoring the men, women, and families of the Lexington Fire Department,” said Lexington Fire Chief Erik Edwards.
First grade teacher Bruce Woznak said Centennial teachers need support sooner rather than later.
Preschoolers at Centerville Elementary are exploring the world, thanks to technology. Their experience just might help persuade officials that the World Expo should come to Minnesota in 2027.
After a nearly six-month process, the district is now ready to begin implementation of its strategic plan.
Ninety third-grade students at Centerville Elementary are heading to the NCAA Women’s Final Four—for reading.
After 800 fish tanks, Iaong “Mandee” Yang said she stopped counting. Over the last five years, the freshwater fish business she and her husband Xeng “Andy” Moua started in Circle Pines has grown by leaps and bounds.
A brother and sister have received their sentences for their roles in a robbery that left a Lino Lakes man dead in August 2020.
The Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues of Women Voters (CMAL) recently released an 111-page report that dives into how transparent county governments are in the seven-county metro area. Although there are some similarities, there are certainly differences in how things are done from county…
It’s time for an in-person gala after a three-year absence.
Did you know that one lead sinker can kill a loon?
Circle Pines resident Darrin Bergman, a longtime curler, found himself growing increasingly frustrated over the lack of books about curling at the recreational level. Everything he found was either for beginners or Olympians.
CENTERVILLE — Yes, Virginia, real estate prices in Centerville are going up.
Local churches are not about to give up the recipe to the perfect fish fry, but community members are welcome to stop by, try the fish for themselves and speculate as to why the Lenten Friday fish fry is so good.
Although her time wearing the crown will soon be over, Zophia Raleigh has no plans to stop exploring her cultural identity and spreading Irish cheer.
LINO LAKES — Discussions on constructing a water treatment facility will continue this spring, following the city’s receipt of recommendations from a pilot study.
Peace Community of Faith Church (Peace) in Shoreview will host a concert in support of the LGBTQIA+ community with singer/songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26.
For the first time since 2014, members of the Power of Centennial (POC) have decided to move up the organization’s spring meeting in hopes that it will not only attract more grant applications, but also be more convenient for teachers.
Since the early 2000s, Jeff Karlson has made 10 trips to Ukraine to volunteer through a ministry. So, when he heard the news that Russia was invading the country, he felt helpless.
CENTERVILLE — The City Council is considering whether it should put another $475,000 into its City Hall/fire station.
The Centennial School District is one of two districts in the north metro that does not have an Achievement and Integration (A&I) plan in place. That will not, however, be the case for long.
Lino Lakes has been named a Tree City USA for the 31st year by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association…
ST. PAUL — A new analysis released by the DNR shows that to maintain a court-ordered protective elevation of 922.0 feet for White Bear Lake, pumping limits must be set at 55 gallons per person per day for residential use. That assumes no population growth.
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