MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Police Department Recruiting Law Enforcement Students for Community Service Officer Roles | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids Police seek law enforcement students for part-time CSO roles, offering hands-on experience and a pathway to sworn officer careers; applications close April 27.

Law enforcement students: Coon Rapids PD is hiring part-time CSOs. Real field experience. Up to $33.79/hr. Applications close April 27. #MinneapoliMedia #HashtagOfTheDay #CoonRapids #Minnesota #AnokaCounty #MNNews #LawEnforcement #NowHiring minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid...

Anoka County board approves claims, large road contracts, settlement and a watershed appointment The board approved regular claims and purchase-card claims, accepted a set of consent items including an $11.46 million pavement preservation contract and a $2.56 million road reconditioning contract, authorized a settlement for claim 25-126 (amount not specified on record), and reappointed Jim Hafner to a watershed board.

Anoka County Board just approved a staggering $11.46 million contract for pavement preservation and more—find out what else is on the agenda!

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Anoka County hears mosquito-control briefing as West Nile cases rose last year Metropolitan Mosquito Control District officials told the Anoka County Board that the seven-county metro recorded 51 West Nile cases in 2025 (about double the year before), described steps to expand surveillance and reduce mosquito habitat, and announced districtwide tire-recycling events for residents.

Anoka County is ramping up its fight against disease-carrying mosquitoes after a startling increase in West Nile virus cases, with new tools and community events aimed at keeping residents safe.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Anoka County to Host Drug Take Back Event as Part of National Effort to Reduce Misuse and Improve Safety | MinneapoliMedia Anoka County will host a Drug Take Back Day April 25, offering safe, anonymous disposal of unused medications to reduce misuse, overdose risk, and environmental harm.

Unused meds at home are a risk. Anoka County’s Drug Take Back Day offers safe, anonymous disposal to prevent misuse, overdose, and harm.
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Charges Filed in School Firearm Case Raise Broader Questions About Safety, Law, and Youth Risk | MinneapoliMedia Anoka County files charges after a firearm was found at Anoka High School, highlighting rising school safety concerns, legal risks, and youth access to weapons.

Anoka County has filed charges in a school firearm case involving an 18-year-old accused of bringing handguns onto school property, raising serious safety concerns.
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA | UNSOLVED: 47 Years Later, the Death of Jeanine Gay Warden Still Haunts Anoka County | MinneapoliMedia The 1977 death of Jeanine Warden in Linwood Township remains unsolved, as Anoka County вновь seeks public tips to resolve the decades-old mystery.

47 years later, the death of Jeanine Gay Warden remains unsolved, a case that still lingers in Anoka County and continues to call for answers.
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Anoka County Expands Emergency Alert Capabilities with Everbridge System, Urges Public Enrollment | MinneapoliMedia Anoka County launched Everbridge, a geo-targeted alert system delivering faster emergency notifications, urging residents to enroll to receive timely, location-based alerts.

Anoka County is expanding its Everbridge alert system, urging residents to sign up for faster, location-based emergency notifications delivered by text, phone, and email.
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A Killing That Never Closed: The 1976 Murder of Roger Ralph Weibye Remains Unsolved in Anoka County The 1976 killing of Roger Weibye in Blaine remains unsolved, as authorities continue to seek tips in a case shaped by limited evidence and fading witness accounts.

Nearly 50 years later, the 1976 killing of Roger Ralph Weibye remains unsolved, a case that still lingers in Anoka County’s memory and calls for answers.
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Anoka County Moves to Acquire Van Buren Street as Jail Expansion Advances | MinneapoliMedia Anoka County is seizing Van Buren Street through eminent domain to build its new jail. Talks with the City of Anoka collapsed. Courts will decide. The county seat fight is real.

Anoka County to acquire part of Van Buren Street to expand jail in a high-stakes project shaping the future of public safety infrastructure:
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Highway 65 Reconstruction in Blaine | A $200 Million Transformation Aims to Redefine Safety, Mobility, and Growth in the North Metro | MinneapoliMedia Blaine's deadly Highway 65 gets a $200M overhaul starting April 2026. Signals out, interchanges in, 4 years of construction. A 40 minute commute could drop to 10. Worth it.

Blaine's Highway 65 gets a $200M overhaul. April 2026. Signals out. Interchanges in.
4 years of work. A 40-min commute could drop to 10.
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Blaine Police Department Spotlights Officer Kurt Greene, a Traffic Unit Officer Focused on Prevention, Visibility, and Community Trust | MinneapoliMedia Blaine Officer Kurt Greene aka Mullet Man patrols school zones to stop crashes before they happen. 29 tattoos, one mission. Success looks like nothing happening at all.

29 tattoos. One mission. Blaine Officer Kurt Greene aka Mullet Man patrols school zones to prevent crashes. Success looks like nothing happening at all. #MinneapoliMedia #HashtagOfTheDay #Blaine #AnokaCounty #Minnesota #MNNews #PublicSafety #TwinCities minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid...

Anoka County Renews Call for Answers in 1986 Fridley Homicide of Dennis Jan Prochaska | MinneapoliMedia Dennis Prochaska was bound, strangled and buried in Fridley in 1985. Nearly 40 years later, no one has been charged. Anoka County cold case unit says someone knows. Speak up.

Bound. Strangled. Buried in Fridley in 1985. Nearly 40 years later no one has been charged. Anoka County cold case unit says someone knows. Speak up. #MinneapoliMedia #HashtagOfTheDay #Minnesota #AnokaCounty #Fridley #MNNews #TwinCities #ColdCase #Justice minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid...

Blaine Urges Residents to Clear Streets as Major Winter Storm Approaches the Twin Cities | MinneapoliMedia 278 miles of Blaine streets need clearing this weekend. A major storm is coming. Move your car. Give plows room. Let emergency crews through.

Blaine has 278 miles of streets to plow this weekend.

A major storm is coming. If your car is on the street tonight, it could be ticketed or towed.
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Anoka County Urges Extreme Caution as Powerful Late-Winter Storm Targets Twin Cities | MinneapoliMedia Minnesota's worst late-winter storm in years targets Anoka County. 10–16 inches. 45 mph winds. Whiteout conditions. Stay home. Call 911 if stranded.

WINTER STORM WARNING:
Anoka County: 10-16 inches.
Up to 18 in some spots. 45 mph gusts.
Near-whiteout Sunday.
Stay home tonight.
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Anoka County Sues City of Anoka as Jail Dispute Escalates Into High-Stakes Legal Battle | MinneapoliMedia Anoka County sued the City of Anoka over a $200M jail expansion in historic downtown. Courts will decide if public safety trumps city character. A government clash with real stakes

Anoka County sued its own county seat.

A $200M jail in historic downtown vs. a city fighting to protect its identity.
Courts decide:
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Regional Rail Authority chair says new Met Council chair discussed Northstar, bus service and county parks At a brief Anoka County Regional Rail Authority meeting the chair reported an introductory meeting with new Met Council chair Robin Hutchison, saying they discussed Northstar 'ramping down,' bus schedule implications, county parks and the need for more transit to outer parts of the county.

Anoka County's transit future is in the spotlight as the new Met Council chair learns of the county's strong commitment to enhancing services and parks!

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Search Continues for Missing Andover Man Bel Mbungson Tosah: Anoka County Sheriff’s Office appeals to public as winter turns to spring in urgent welfare search | MinneapoliMedia Search continues for Bel Mbungson Tosah, 38, missing from Andover since Dec 2025. He requires medication. Contact Anoka County authorities with any info. #MissingPerson

The urgent search for Bel Mbungson Tosah continues. Missing from Andover since Dec 2025, the 38 year old requires medication for health issues. Minnesota is asked to help bring him home safely. See the full alert: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MINNEAPOLIMEDIA #MissingPerson #AnokaCounty

Anoka County board approves library system, Andover roundabout and other contracts on consent The county approved multiple consent-agenda contracts and donations, including a five-year library system contract for $785,570.55, a $1.92 million Andover intersection safety contract, elevator improvements not to exceed $199,240, and adoption of the county hazard mitigation plan.

Anoka County is stepping up with major investments in technology, safety, and infrastructure, including a $1.9 million roundabout to improve traffic flow!

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Anoka County board approves pay adjustments for county attorney, sheriff after divided vote After extended debate about past increases and market alignment, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners approved separate resolutions raising 2026 compensation for the county attorney and sheriff. Each resolution passed on 4–2 roll-call votes after commissioners voiced concerns about timing and cumulative increases.

The Anoka County Board's recent split decision on compensation raises for the county attorney and sheriff ignites a fiery debate on fairness and market alignment.

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Anoka County Offices to Close for Presidents’ Day; Essential Services to Continue | MinneapoliMedia Anoka County offices, libraries, and license centers close Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents’ Day. Public safety stays active 24/7. Regular business resumes Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Anoka County offices are closed today for Presidents Day. While administrative buildings rest, essential services like 911 and county parks remain open for All Minnesota. Plan your visit here: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MINNEAPOLIMEDIA #AnokaCounty #PresidentsDay

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Anoka County board approves contracts, grants, hires and compensation measures; one compensation resolution passes 6–1 At its regular meeting the board approved multiple contracts and grants (including a $3.97 million signal upgrade contract and a $577,928 violent-crime grant), appointed an assistant emergency communications director, adopted personnel and compensation resolutions, and acknowledged a Fridley TIF filing. Most items passed unanimously; a compensation measure for the county attorney and sheriff passed 6–1.

The Anoka County Board made significant strides at its latest meeting, passing a $3.97 million contract for traffic signal upgrades and a major violent-crime grant, all while appointing new personnel to enhance community safety.

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Anoka County board to promote National Civics Bee’s Minnesota rollout The board heard a presentation on the National Civics Bee, now in Minnesota for the first time; applications from sixth- through eighth-graders are due Feb. 3, and the national grand prize includes a $100,000 scholarship plan.

Exciting news for Minnesota students! The National Civics Bee is here with a chance to win a $100,000 grand prize—don’t miss out!

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Anoka County board approves grant policy and several contracts; consent agenda passes unanimously At its meeting the board unanimously approved consent items including claims, minutes, a new county grant policy, Human Services contracts (including a $108,055.62 ACAP transportation renewal), and public safety contracts and grants such as a $577,928 violent crime enforcement grant.

The Anoka County Board just made significant strides in enhancing community services, approving a new grant policy and several key contracts—all with unanimous support!

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Anoka County advances Rice Creek and Lake George long-range plans, reallocates trail grant savings The board adopted long-range plans for the Rice Creek North Regional Trail and Lake George Regional Park, approved a three-part grant amendment to extend planting funds and reallocate $200,000 in savings to Rice Creek Chain of Lakes projects, and authorized contracts for reforestation and lighting to support park improvements.

Anoka County is ramping up its parks and trails with exciting new plans for reforestation and vital improvements—transforming the outdoor experience for everyone!

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Anoka County board approves consent package including claims, contracts and road-designations The Anoka County Board unanimously approved a consent package that accepted claims over $500, approved minutes, adopted multiple transportation and parks resolutions, and authorized contracts for tree planting and lighting as part of park improvements and roadway planning.

The Anoka County Board just made a series of impactful decisions, from approving significant funding for local parks to enhancing transportation infrastructure!

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Anoka County adopts five‑year capital improvement plan, gives preliminary approval to bond issues; measure passes 6–1 The Board adopted the 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan and gave preliminary approval to issue general obligation bonds to fund projects including a parking ramp, courthouse/Government Center improvements and Rum River campus work. The resolution passed 6–1; Commissioner Reinert voted no.

Anoka County is gearing up for a $150 million investment in transportation and parks over the next five years, with crucial bonds set to fund vital public safety projects!

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Anoka County approves new JPAs for highway improvements and park funding County authorizes JPAs with Blaine, Andover, and Rapids for infrastructure upgrades.

Anoka County is paving the way for safer roads and vibrant community services with new infrastructure initiatives and partnerships!

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Anoka County approves contract to enhance transportation and public transit services Anoka County commissioners approve contracts for road improvements and new transit services.

Anoka County is launching major improvements in public safety and transportation, including new funding for law enforcement and a transformative road project in Fridley!

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Anoka County approves $25K grant for stormwater management in Columbia Heights Commissioners accept grant funds, approve easements and support regional trail improvements.

Anoka County is taking bold steps toward a brighter future with unanimous support for vital infrastructure and public safety initiatives, including a $25K grant for stormwater management!

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