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Did Columbia Heights Public School District students fail or pass their 2023-24 mathematics tests?

By M. T. Mccullough | Oct 1, 2025

The number of students who failed the mathematics portion of the MCA and MTAS in Columbia Heights Public School District has increased in the 2023-24 school year.

Rep. Lawrence criticizes governor’s special session proposal and gun control focus

By E. T. Cox | Oct 1, 2025

State Representative Bryan Lawrence (R-Princeton) has issued a statement in response to Governor Walz’s proposed framework for a possible special legislative session.

A Precarious State announces documentary launch in house district MN-6

By Anoka Times | Oct 1, 2025

The A Precarious State announced the premiere of its documentary in the house district MN-6, examining the economic and public safety challenges facing the Twin Cities.

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Who are the Anoka County area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By S. R. Hanna | Oct 1, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 4 will feature competition from these former Anoka County area high school standouts.

Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the mathematics MCA and MTAS expectations in Paladin Career and Technical High School District in 2023-24 school year?

By M. T. Mccullough | Sep 30, 2025

The number of students who failed the mathematics portion of the MCA and MTAS in Paladin Career and Technical High School District has increased in the 2023-24 school year.

Rep. Harry Niska criticizes DFL approach to Minnesota special session negotiations

By C. S. Baumann | Sep 30, 2025

Minnesota State Representative Harry Niska voiced criticism of Democrats' approach to special session negotiations in tweets posted on September 30, 2025.

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Who from Anoka County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Friday, Oct. 3?

By S. R. Hanna | Sep 30, 2025

This former Anoka County area high school standout will be active on Friday, Oct. 3.

Religious gathering this week in Anoka County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By A. B. Sullivan | Sep 29, 2025

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

Recent Anoka County home sales in week ending Sept. 20

By S. D. Weber | Sep 27, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Anoka County in the week ending Sept. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Which Anoka County area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Sept. 29?

By C. S. Baumann | Sep 26, 2025

The week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature action from these former Anoka County area high school stars.

How many H-2A petitions made by Anoka Times publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By V. T. Doughty | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Anoka Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Rep. Harry Niska shares personal celebrations and reactions on social media

By H. A. Jenkins | Sep 24, 2025

Rep. Harry Niska, Minnesota state legislator, marked personal milestones and expressed opinions through several posts dated September 23-24, 2025.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Anoka County area will play on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By S. R. Hanna | Sep 24, 2025

These former Anoka County high school stars set for games on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Religious meeting this week in Anoka County: Sept. 21-27

By A. B. Sullivan | Sep 21, 2025

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

Rep. Harry Niska calls for leadership change in Minnesota via social media posts

By H. A. Jenkins | Sep 20, 2025

Minnesota State Representative Harry Niska posted several tweets on September 19 and 20, 2025, criticizing current state leaders and sharing multiple external links.

Home sales in Anoka County during week ending Sept. 13

By S. D. Weber | Sep 20, 2025

There were 24 reported residential sales in Anoka County in the week ending Sept. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

Rep. Harry Niska criticizes Gov. Tim Walz's crime policies and response to misinformation

By E. T. Cox | Sep 19, 2025

Minnesota state legislator Rep. Harry Niska posted several criticisms on September 19, 2025 targeting Governor Tim Walz's approach to criminal justice reform and responses to public controversies involving national figures.

Nolan West disputes online claims about Boelter's death and warns against divisive rhetoric

By C. S. Baumann | Sep 19, 2025

Minnesota lawmaker Nolan West used his X account between September 17-19, 2025 to address misinformation regarding Boelter’s political affiliation and cause of death.

Rep. Harry Niska criticizes DFL-backed public safety legislation in series of tweets

By E. T. Cox | Sep 19, 2025

Rep. Harry Niska posted several tweets on September 19, 2025 criticizing the passage of a DFL-supported public safety omnibus bill in Minnesota.

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Which high school alumni from Anoka County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?