Ian Wreisner

5 days ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

Another school year comes to a close, and another round of graduates gets sent out into the world to embark on their next steps. And in Anoka County, those graduates continue to come at a rate that beats out the state average. School districts across Anoka County are reporting above state average graduation rates ahead of the graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025. kAm“p?@<2\w6??6A:? DEF56?ED 4@?E:?F6 E@ A6C7@C> 23@G6 E96 C64@C5\9:89 DE2E6 8C25F2E:@? 2G6C286 @G6C2== 2?5 :?

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

Anoka made Minnesota history on May 22 when it broke ground on its municipal cannabis dispensary, which is on track to be the first such building since marijuana was legalized in the state in August 2023. Planned for a January 2025 opening, the groundbreaking ceremony was attended by city officials and included a virtual message from Rep. Zach Stephenson (DFL - Coon Rapids), chief author of the bill.

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

On a still spring day, visitors crowded Anoka's Riverfront Memorial Park to participate in the city's annual Memorial Day service. Hosted by Edward B. Cutter American Legion Post 102, the service brought together veterans, service people and city officials. "This is a sacred day where we honor those who gave their lives in service of this country," Legion Post 102 Commander Lori Allert said.

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

From an idea, to a coffee cart, to finally a physical storefront in October 2024, Compassion Coffee has continued to expand its customer base and fine tune its operations. With so much going on, it's been hard for Director Rob Bergfalk to look back at how far the coffeehouse has come - but he'll have the chance to do just that at Compassion's first-ever Gala held at The Mill Site in Anoka on June 6. "That's where the gala came in.

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Ian Wreisner

The city of Anoka started to lay the groundwork for welcoming Twin Cities Pedal Pub to its downtown. Through several first readings on May 19, the council is one step away from creating licensing fees, routes and public consumption exemptions for the business. The planned, but subject to change, pedal cab route intends to start in downtown Anoka on Second Avenue, adding to the city's Social District offerings, and heading into portions of surrounding neighborhoods.