Ian Wreisner

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

Anoka's neighbors, Champlin and Brooklyn Park, experienced tragedy in the early hours of June 14, when Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL - Brooklyn Park) and her husband, Mark were assassinated and Rep. John Hoffman (DFL - Champlin) and his wife, Yvette, shot by domestic terrorist Vance Boelter. Boelter's arrest followed Sunday, after what authorities described as the largest manhunt in state history. The Anoka City Council addressed the tragedies during its regular city council meeting on Monday, with Sen.

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

The 3-3 vote split in the Anoka-Hennepin School Board has appeared once more — this time on May 19, during discussions regarding Social-Emotional Learning curriculum. Board members Zach Arco, Matt Audette and Linda Hoekman voted to have the district write its own curriculum, with members Kacy Deschene, Jeff Simon and Michele Langenfeld voting against. The tied — and therefore failed — vote meant the district will keep its current SEL curriculum. kAm“pE 2 E:>6 H96?

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

Despite the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, the attempted assassination of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife and threats of "very heavy force" from President Donald Trump against protestors of his military parade, north metro citizens showed up to downtown Anoka to take part in the "No Kings" protest.

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

The 3-3 vote split in the Anoka-Hennepin School Board has appeared once more — this time on May 19, during discussions regarding Social-Emotional Learning curriculum. Board members Zach Arco, Matt Audette and Linda Hoekman voted to have the district write its own curriculum, with members Kacy Deschene, Jeff Simon and Michele Langenfeld voting against. The tied — and therefore failed — vote meant the district will keep its current SEL curriculum. kAm“pE 2 E:>6 H96?

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

After the unanimous passage of several agenda items during Anoka's May 2 City Council meeting, the city has cleared the way for Pedal Pub Twin Cities to operate its pedal cabs in the riverside city. Following licensure and approval by the council at an undetermined date, the pedal cabs are planned to add more entertainment options to Anoka's Social District. "Sometimes you have to take baby steps with these things," Mayor Erik Skogquist said.