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34.9% of PACT Charter School District students meet or exceed science MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Anoka Times | Jul 15, 2025

In PACT Charter School District 34.9% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Rep. Harry Niska criticizes Gov. Walz over legal fees paid to DC lawyers

By Anoka Times | Jul 15, 2025

Minnesota State Representative Harry Niska criticized Governor Tim Walz in a series of tweets dated July 14 and 15, 2025.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Public Administration industry in Anoka Times publication area during 2024?

By Anoka Times | Jul 14, 2025

Of the 2 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located across Anoka Times publication area one were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded science MCA expectations in St. Francis Area Schools District in 2023-24 school year?

By Anoka Times | Jul 14, 2025

In St. Francis Area Schools District 34.9% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Anoka County home valuations rose in Q2

By S. D. Weber | Jul 14, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2025 in Anoka County rose by $5,000, while total sales decreased by 9%.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Anoka County in week ending July 5?

By L. F. Burr | Jul 13, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Anoka County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How did home valuation prices perform in Anoka County in June 2025, compared to June 2024?

By R. W. Hill | Jul 13, 2025

In June, the median sale price of a home in Anoka County rose by $15,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 22.1%.

Anoka County home prices rose in first half of 2025

By R. W. Hill | Jul 13, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2025 in Anoka County rose by $15,100, while total sales decreased by 9.8%.

Religious meeting this week in Anoka County: July 13-19

By A. B. Sullivan | Jul 13, 2025

The following religious meeting is scheduled to happen in Anoka County this week.

Did Fridley Public School District students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 reading tests?

By Anoka Times | Jul 13, 2025

In Fridley Public School District 35.4% of the students passed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Effective property tax rate in Anoka County were lower than the national average in Q2

By S. D. Weber | Jul 13, 2025

Property owners in Anoka County paid 1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2025, which is less than 0.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Anoka Times.

38.4% of Spring Lake Park Public Schools District students meet or exceed mathematics MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Anoka Times | Jul 12, 2025

In Spring Lake Park Public Schools District 38.4% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

How many companies in cities in Anoka County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By L. F. Burr | Jul 12, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with Anoka County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

St. Francis Area Schools District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in mathematics in 2023-24 school year?

By Anoka Times | Jul 11, 2025

In St. Francis Area Schools District 39.7% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Anoka County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 5

By L. F. Burr | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Anoka County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Anoka County in week ending July 5?

By L. F. Burr | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Anoka County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Michael Kreun addresses legislative efforts and local issues in recent updates

By Anoka Times | Jul 11, 2025

Senator Michael Kreun highlighted legislative priorities including oversight measures for DHS and voiced support for correctional officers opposing Stillwater prison's closure in posts dated July 9-11, 2025.

Spring Lake Park Public Schools District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in reading in 2023-24 school year?

By Anoka Times | Jul 10, 2025

In Spring Lake Park Public Schools District 40.9% of the students passed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Anoka County in week ending July 5

By L. F. Burr | Jul 10, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Anoka County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Anoka County in week ending July 5?