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Mosquitoes in northern Anoka County test positive for West Nile virus
Tim Harlow at the Star Tribune reports the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District has found its first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this year in samples collected June 17-18 in Oak Grove in northern Anoka County. Via Minnesota Public Radio: Minneapolis park officials have temporarily closed four beaches...
Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus in Minnesota
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) has found its first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this year in samples collected June 17-18 in Oak Grove in northern Anoka County. "This is a bit earlier than normal," said Alex Carlson, an MMCD spokesman, adding that the first positive...
Charges: Pickup driver's chisel plow sliced through minivan and fatally injured other motorist
Charges alleging several negligent acts have been leveled against a pickup truck driver who was pulling a chisel plow when it sliced through a minivan heading the other way on a rural Anoka County road last fall, killing the other motorist. Berend Willem Bouwman, 24, of Brooklyn Park was charged...
MN deputy recognized for helping trooper under fire during Sturgis shooting
(FOX 9) - An Anoka County Sheriff's deputy has been recognized as the Minnesota Police and Peace Officer Association's 2024 Officer of the Year. Tanner Shipman earned this title while off-duty at last year's Sturgis Rally, where he ran to help a South Dakota State Trooper who was being shot at by 28-year-old Wyatt Fluty.
3M Open puts Blaine on the sports map
BLAINE, Minn. (7/2/2024) – Some of the top golfers on the PGA Tour are coming to Blaine this month for the sixth annual 3M Open. Monday was media day and there was plenty of focus was on the host city. “When we have our broadcast on CBS or the...
Fridley floats sale, terminating JPA agreement for Island of Peace Park with county
A key barrier is causing Fridley to either terminate a Joint Powers Agreement, or accept a potential purchase from Anoka County, with for the Islands of Peace Park at Anoka Riverfront Regional Park. The possible changes were discussed with City Council members during a June 10 conference meeting. Islands of...
County board to extend license center lease in Ramsey
An extension of its license center lease in Ramsey has been approved by the Anoka County Board. The lease of the office located in the Ramsey Municipal Center was due to expire June 30, 2025, but another three years have been added with some changes agreed to with the city.
Anoka County Reports Season's First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Sample; Officials Urge Precautions in Coon Rapids
West Nile virus has been detected in Anoka County, marking the first positive mosquito sample of the summer in the region. According to a recent post by the City of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, the infected mosquitoes were collected on June 18th. With the peak of mosquito season upon us, residents are urged to take protective measures to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
Minnesota Man Headed to Prison For Killing Infant Son
Fridley, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for killing his infant son. 24-year-old Aaron Rathke earlier worked out a plea agreement with prosecutors in Anoka County and admitted to a second-degree murder charge. He was accused of causing the multiple blunt force trauma injuries that claimed the life of five month old Kaiden Rathke on March 1, 2023.
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