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September: 6 registered sex offenders living in Anoka County

Anoka County is home to six of registered sex offender in September compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.

By Y. C. Hicks | Oct 14, 2025

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Rep. Harry Niska criticizes partisan tactics and calls for accountability in series of tweets

Minnesota state legislator Rep. Harry Niska posted several tweets on August 29, 2025, criticizing what he described as partisan actions by political opponents and questioning Governor Tim Walz's leadership regarding fundraising activities by House...

By Anoka Times | Aug 29, 2025

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Harry Niska criticizes Minnesota Democrats over private school safety funding in August 2025 posts

By Anoka Times | Aug 29, 2025

On August 29, 2025, Rep. Harry Niska posted a series of statements criticizing Minnesota Democrats' stance on funding for private school safety measures and student services.

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Rep. Harry Niska calls for prayers after reported murders of Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski

By Anoka Times | Aug 28, 2025

Minnesota State Representative Harry Niska posted on August 28, 2025, about the deaths of Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski.

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Harry Niska calls for prayers after tragic events in Minnesota

By Anoka Times | Aug 28, 2025

Minnesota State Representative Harry Niska responded to recent tragedies with calls for prayer and support for affected communities.

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Rep. Harry Niska criticizes court case outcome and voices support for local community

By Anoka Times | Aug 26, 2025

Rep. Harry Niska used his social media platform in late August 2025 to comment on a federal court decision affecting Christian students and colleges, offer support to Tom Dippel, and congratulate Cody Lindenberg from Anoka Football.

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Rep. Harry Niska commends GOP colleagues for First Amendment stance in recent posts

By Anoka Times | Aug 24, 2025

Rep. Harry Niska highlighted support among Minnesota GOP legislators for First Amendment issues in a series of tweets posted on August 23 and August 24, 2025.

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Harry Niska criticizes Walz administration over PSEO program exclusion of Christian colleges

By Anoka Times | Aug 23, 2025

Minnesota State Representative Harry Niska posted several statements on August 23, 2025, criticizing Governor Tim Walz’s administration and Democratic lawmakers for allegedly excluding Christian colleges from the state's PSEO program.

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Senator Michael Kreun criticizes omnibus bill and advocates for anti-fraud measures

By Anoka Times | Aug 22, 2025

Senator Michael Kreun used Twitter between August 19 and August 22, 2025, to criticize recent legislative practices in Minnesota and promote bipartisan anti-fraud initiatives alongside Senator Gustafson.

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Rep. Harry Niska questions regent appointments and monument policies in recent posts

By Anoka Times | Aug 13, 2025

Rep. Harry Niska used his social media accounts on August 12 and August 13, 2025, to criticize recent regent appointments in Minnesota and question decisions regarding public monuments.

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Nolan West comments on political groups, cannabis laws, and children’s media

By Anoka Times | Aug 3, 2025

Minnesota legislator Nolan West shared views on political activism groups, cannabis legalization policies under Democratic leadership, and shifts in children's television viewing habits across three posts published between August 2-3, 2025.

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Rep. Harry Niska promotes Educational Choice for Children Act in recent social media posts

By Anoka Times | Jul 31, 2025

Rep. Harry Niska used his social media platform on July 31, 2025, to advocate for Minnesota's participation in the federal Educational Choice for Children Act and share enthusiasm about the future of the Twins baseball team.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded mathematics MCA expectations in Paladin Career and Technical High School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Anoka Times | Jul 29, 2025

In Paladin Career and Technical High School District 3.9% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Anoka Times publication area records 2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Retail Trade industry during 2024

By Anoka Times | Jul 28, 2025

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

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Did Columbia Heights Public School District students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 mathematics tests?

By Anoka Times | Jul 28, 2025

In Columbia Heights Public School District 13.5% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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13.7% of Columbia Heights Public School District students meet or exceed science MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Anoka Times | Jul 27, 2025

In Columbia Heights Public School District 13.7% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Star of the North Academy Charter School District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in science in 2023-24 school year?

By Anoka Times | Jul 26, 2025

In Star of the North Academy Charter School District 17.1% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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

By Anoka Times | Jul 25, 2025

In Fridley Public School District 20% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded science MCA expectations in Prodeo Academy School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Anoka Times | Jul 24, 2025

In Prodeo Academy School District 20.1% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Did Star of the North Academy Charter School District students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 mathematics tests?

By Anoka Times | Jul 23, 2025

In Star of the North Academy Charter School District 22.9% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.