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As PGA Tour heads to town, Blaine braces for the big stage

Thousands will pour into the Anoka County suburb come July for the inaugural 3M Open, Minnesota's first regular PGA Tour stop in 50 years.
June 13, 2019
Workers built a walkway at the main entrance to TPC Twin Cities golf course in Blaine on June 6. Thousands pour will into the Anoka County suburb come July for the inaugural 3M Open, Minnesota's first regular PGA Tour stop in 50 years.

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Rhonda Sivarajah steps down as board chair, is approved as Anoka County administrator

Anoka County's Rhonda Sivarajah will begin her new job on June 12.
May 29, 2019
District 6 Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah. Photo provided by Anoka County.

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Judge dismisses developer's lawsuit over Lowry Grove mobile home park in St. Anthony

Developer had sued city of St. Anthony over site redevelopment project.
May 28, 2019
An abandoned manufactured home slated for demolition at Lowry Grove mobile home park Thursday, June 29, 2017, in St. Anthony, MN. Lowry Grove closed it's gate and all residents had to be gone by 12 midnight on July 1, with the space planned for redeveloped into multiple-family housing.] DAVID JOLES • david.joles@startribune.com It’s the tale of two parks, with Lowry Grove in St. Anthony and Park Plaza in Fridley providing a case study for the divergent paths mobile home communities

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Minnesota teens savor best summer job market in years

Minnesota has one of the most seasonal economies in the country, and the tightest labor market in decades is bestowing a kiss of fortune on teens searching for summer work.
May 26, 2019
Aimee Ilkka, 19, of New Prague, leads an emergency response training session for lifeguards in the water park area called Breakers Bay at ValleyFair.

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DNR denies St. Francis' request to change development rules along scenic Rum River

DNR denies petition to allow denser development along protected waterway.
May 21, 2019
The DNR has denied a request from the city of St. Francis to change the state's development rules along a stretch of the Rum River designated as scenic.

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Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah appointed Anoka County's next head administrator

Sivarajah will take over May 31 from retiring County Administrator Jerry Soma.
May 14, 2019
Anoka County Board Chairwoman Rhonda Sivarajah and retiring Administrator Jerry Soma.

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'Prairie Home' spinoff moving its show headquarters to New York

Though an official schedule hasn't yet been released, it could include a few stops in the Twin Cities, with the show "exploring additional touring dates with its public radio partners."
May 7, 2019
FILE - In this April 5, 2016, file photo, Chris Thile speaks during an interview at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn. Thile, who replaced Garrison Keillor as host of "A Prairie Home Companion" said the allegations against Keillor came as "heartbreaking news." Thile on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, addressed alleged improper conduct by Keillor in the opening minutes of the first show to be broadcast since news of the allegations broke. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

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Anoka County Board Chairwoman Rhonda Sivarajah leads pack for county's top job

Three finalists are vying to lead one of the state's most populous counties.
May 4, 2019
The Anoka County Board will again consider appointing Rhonda Sivarajah to the job of county administrator following Jerry Soma's retirement June 1.

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After five years sitting empty, Walmart in St. Anthony could soon give way to apartments

In St. Anthony, a developer wants to build 500 units for the village "downtown."
May 3, 2019
For the past five years, the Walmart in St. Anthony Village has been closed. A potential suitor has come forth with a proposal to tear the mammoth building down and build apartment buildings in the location. ] Shari L. Gross • shari.gross@startribune.com When a big box store goes dark, it can sit empty for years. It's a growing reality for suburbs across the metro, including St. Anthony, which has watched its Walmart sit vacant for five years. Finally, a potential suitor has come along wi

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Justine Damond: A 'bright light' who came to Minnesota for love

Those who knew her say she lived guided by love and openness, a bride-to-be who once saved ducklings from a storm drain.
May 1, 2019
Rene Norton, a friend and neighbor of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, wiped away tears after leaving flowers on her memorial. "I'm so glad that there's justice for Justine," said Norton.

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Appeals court upholds Minneapolis sick-leave ordinance

Ruling includes employers based outside city.
April 30, 2019
In May 2016, then-Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges signed the landmark earned sick and safe time ordinance at the Common Roots Cafe.

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Margaret Langfeld, pioneering Anoka County politician, dies at 76

April 29, 2019
Margaret Langfeld, a pioneering local politician in Anoka County, died April 6. She was 76.
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