Weird science fuels Blaine High School student projects
Future science, math and engineering stars at Blaine High show that anything is possible — except, maybe, a toaster that makes perfect grilled cheese sandwiches.
View ArticleAnoka County cities remove ash trees ahead of emerald ash borer invasion
Pre-emptive action aims for a gradual transition to new kinds of trees, but is hard for homeowners.
View ArticleCoon Rapids man charged over secret videos at YMCA
The Coon Rapids resident, accused of filming boys in locker rooms, was arrested after a boy saw a man hold a watch over bathroom stall.
View ArticleSnow makes a colossal mess in Twin Cities schools and streets
As a typical March snow piled up in the Twin Cities, schools closed for thousands of students — but not in Minneapolis or St. Paul.
View ArticleWoodbury man wanted in Georgia arrested in St. Paul teen's death
Evidence in an impounded car reportedly led authorities to a man wanted in 3 Georgia attacks.
View ArticleBlaine Wal-Mart hopes to move across the road
The big-box retailer is exploring plans to open a superstore 2,000 feet from its existing store. Critics say it will destroy a neighborhood.
View ArticleNew-home building is speeding up in Blaine
The city is processing more applications for new neighborhood plats than at any time in a decade.
View ArticleMusical pays tribute to the 'First Minnesota' at Gettysburg
A Blaine resident has written a musical about the storied Civil War regiment whose efforts — and enormous sacrifices — were pivotal at Gettysburg.
View ArticleMinneapolis SWAT officer wins big cash on TV reality show
Officer Tony Caspers broke down doors and rescued hostages in a series of make-believe confrontatations with bad guys on the Outdoor Channel.
View ArticleAir traffic towers in Anoka and St. Cloud to close
The smaller area airports are intended to relieve traffic at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, but closing their control towers could force more of it to the larger facility.
View ArticleGoodwill expands in Twin Cities suburbs
The nonprofit has opened eight stores in the past two years, including four in the north metro.
View ArticleBlaine, St. Cloud towers get reprieve as FAA delays closings
Anoka County, St. Cloud get extra time to find local funding.
View ArticleLawyerless legal business told to cease and desist
Edward Jonak was told to stop offering legal services to Minnesota residents. Minnesota was the fourth to take action against Jonak.
View ArticleBlaine industrial designer aims to form 'Magic Arms' nonprofit
The owner of Kablooe Design wants to work with a Delaware hospital to increase the availability of a device that lets kids with weak muscle tone lift their arms.
View ArticleHow north metro places got their names
Some of them are places that people in the north metro visit, pass or travel along every day. Some are more obscure. But well-known or not, they all have elements of history in them, through the people...
View ArticleState's newest veterans court in Anoka County fills important niche
The state’s newest such intensive program gives a second chance to ex-military members.
View ArticleTraffic is biggest concern for proposed Blaine Wal-Mart
An environmental study for a superstore on Ball Road in Blaine is being sent to state and local agencies for review.
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