All branches of the Anoka County Library (ACL) have launched a new program to foster the joy of reading in young children and boost their literacy skills through mentorship and creative play. 

Minnesotans who aren’t yet Real ID ready have an extra 24 months before enforcement starts. 

LINO LAKES — Developer Integrate Properties LLC, continues to make refinements to its plan for the Robinson Sod Farms property. It has presented another concept plan for discussion while it prepares to submit a planned unit development (PUD) development stage plan and preliminary plat. 

CIRCLE PINES — As 2023 approaches, the city is reflecting on the completion of the largest investment in the city’s history — $40.8 million to be exact. 

LEXINGTON — At its next meeting Dec.1, the City Council will likely decide whether it wants to revoke, suspend or approve a license for Little Rabbit’s Hole day care.

An early cold snap means some lakes and ponds across Minnesota are beginning to freeze. However, this ice isn’t safe to walk on, and the water underneath is dangerously cold.

Meet the artist behind the Thanksgiving-inspired artwork challenge 

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and as you’re cooking up the turkey, stuffing and all the fixings, you may wonder, can I give a taste of any of this to my pet?

Wondering what to do with leftovers from your Thanksgiving dinner? Here are four recipes to use your leftover turkey, vegetables, mashed potatoes and stuffing. They’re sure to please.

Ever since Jackie Eidsor was about 7 years old, she has dreamed of living overseas. 

LINO LAKES — Silver Creek Equity is still interested in developing land near City Hall, but the plans may need to shift a bit. 

Centennial High School has five foreign exchange students for the 2022-23 school year. They are here through a variety of programs, including: American Field Service (AFS), Education First, International Student Exchange (ISE) and Rotary Youth Exchange. 

It’s election day 2022. In Anoka County and the Quad area, people are headed to the polls to cast their votes if they didn’t already do so. Polls close at 8 p.m. and then the counting will begin.

Granny’s Closet is in need of approximately 50 more Angels to step up this holiday season for its Angel Program. 

This will be the first Veterans Day in over a decade that Terry Dolney won’t fill the role of commander for the Sons of The American Legion (SAL) based out of American Legion Post 566 in Lino Lakes. 

And so, the tradition continues. 

Coming home to a four-legged friend with a wagging tail, cold nose and total acceptance can be the best part of someone’s day. Animals can easily become a human’s best friend, but one day, that beloved pet will no longer be a constant and it can be difficult to cope with the loss and grief.  

Socially Awkward Squirrel, Thinks He’s a Pirate Squirrel, Master Thespian Squirrel, Evil Genius Squirrel, Inconvenient Squirrel and Really Important Squirrel: These are just some of the 48 squirrels the audience will meet in Centennial Middle School’s (CMS) fall play Nov. 2-5. 

A third-generation insurance agent in Hugo has finally reached the point where he just might be ready to hand over the reins. 

From Sugar Fairy to dog stylist.

Out of 55 singers across the state, Blaine resident Stephanie Stevens has earned some bragging rights when it comes to singing. 

In honor of the upcoming holiday, Press Publications hosted a Halloween costume contest. The contest was open to both humans and pets. Thanks to all who took the time to enter.

These days, social media newsfeeds can be filled with a lot of negativity. However, some area police departments won’t let that stop them from using the power of the online tool for something positive. 

In the world of haunted attractions, a normal workday might involve full stage makeup, life-size monsters and a lot of spooky props. It may also involve shipping a full-size retired military helicopter across the country by truck in time to drop it into a military set, complete with aliens. …

LINO LAKES — Though there might be a shortage of workers and supplies, there is no shortage of development concepts and proposals coming before the City Council. 

Come election season, voters tend to hear a lot about races for president, governor, state senator and representative, but the ballot choices for county sheriff don’t get as much airtime. 

A unique opportunity is coming to the Anoka County-Blaine airport Oct. 14-16. A World War II-era B-25 Mitchell bomber is visiting the area as part of a fundraising tour sponsored by the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA), headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Candice Amundson spent eight years of her life living in constant fear. Once her child’s life was in danger, she knew she had to get out of that situation. 

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust and Consumer Rights, issued the statement below after the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Journalism Competition Preservation Act by a 15-7 vote. The Journalism Competition …

The votes are in, and a fifth grade teacher at Blue Heron Elementary has risen to the top. 

Press Publications wants to see your Halloween costume this spooky season. Perhaps you get crafty every year with a DIY costume, or you have a creative couple’s costume you’d like to show off. Cute kids’ and pet costumes are always appreciated. We want to see everyone all dressed up for a ni…

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