News by Elle Johnson | Anoka Times

Anoka collects Toys for Joy this holiday season

By Elle Johnson | Nov 22, 2020

The City of Anoka is collecting Toys for Joy this year to help children whose families cannot afford to give them presents for the holidays.

Minnesota Grocers Association launches Drug Disposal Awareness Program

By Elle Johnson | Oct 2, 2020

A new statewide industry Drug Disposal Awareness Program has been announced by the Minnesota Grocers Association and Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative.

Anoka County introduces new nonprofit, business grant program

By Elle Johnson | Sep 8, 2020

Anoka County is offering a nonprofit and business relief program to help those organizations that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benson defends National Guard after Walz calls them '19 year olds who are cooks'

By Elle Johnson | Aug 12, 2020

After Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was claimed to hesitate to send in the National Guard to the city, Gov. Tim Walz commented on the hesitation.

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Body camera footage from Floyd's death to be made publicly available

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Body camera footage of George Floyd's death has been ordered to be released by a Minnesota Judge.

Walz details plan for in-person school, encourages parents to opt-out

By Elle Johnson | Aug 3, 2020

After Gov. Tim Walz said public schools could reopen if local districts made plans to contain the spread of COVID-19, Rep. Cal Bahr said the governor's plan is full of uncertainty.

Benson disappointed in lawsuit against Alec Smith Affordable Insulin Act

By Elle Johnson | Jul 14, 2020

Sen. Michelle Benson issued a statement expressing her disappointment in PhRMA for filing a lawsuit against the Alec Smith Affordable Insulin Act, which would provide free insulin to those who cannot afford it.

Representatives urge Walz to allocate CARES Act funding to cities, counties

By Elle Johnson | Jul 8, 2020

Of Minnesota's 87 counties, two have been receiving direct appropriations from the CARES Act, while the other 85 are still waiting on the needed funds given to the state from the federal funds, according to a letter to Gov. Tim Walz from Reps. Kurt Daudt and Pat Garofalo.

Benson asks residents to help local communities

By Elle Johnson | Jun 9, 2020

Minnesota Sen. Michelle Benson is calling on residents to help the community by cleaning up and donating money.

Chamberlain calls on Walz to reopen state

By Elle Johnson | May 28, 2020

Minnesota Sen. Roger Chamberlain issued a statement calling on Gov. Tim Walz to reopen the state's economy.

Minnesota church guidelines are 'disrespectful,' Benson says

By Elle Johnson | May 28, 2020

Deputy Majority Leader Michelle Benson released a statement claiming Gov. Tim Walz's guidelines for places of worship are disrespectful to the faith communities.