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Children learn the do’s and don’ts of safety
ABC Newspapers, June 24
 
Anoka County Today
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Cool off this summer!
Bunker Beach now open!


See "Birdwatching with Bob," our new podcast about birding in Anoka County

Couldn't make it to Anoka County's "Greening Our Future" Open House on May 6? No problem. We've got you covered with this virtual tour.
 
Getting Ready to Ride the Rails
A behind-the-scenes look at the new Northstar maintenance facility in Big Lake and a candid conversation about the impact rail travel will have in Anoka County and beyond.  View it.

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H1N1 Flu - News and Health Information
See www.ReadyAnokaCounty.us with information for summer camps and groups.
 

Coaching Boys
Into Men
A free coaches event at the National Sports Center, August 10. Read more.
 

Shaping Community Survey
Available here. Read about the survey in this news release.
 

Federal NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Program)
The federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a one time special allocation of CDBG funds designated to help stabilize neighborhoods in greatest need of assistance due to the effects of foreclosure.  Read more about the NSP.
 

Foreclosure Prevention
Worried about your next house payment? Or your home equity payment? Already missed one? Or two?  Concerned about your interest rate changing?  You are not alone.  There is help, but act now as waiting limits your options.  For free, confidential information contact ACCAP (Anoka County Community Action Program) at 763-783-4880 or visit the ACCAP Web site.
 

Web Site for Responsible Homeowners Seeking Relief
The U.S. Department of Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched a new Web site for consumers seeking information about the Obama Administration’s Making Home Affordable loan modification and refinancing program.
Go to www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov
 

Foreclosure Sales
A list of recent foreclosure sales in Anoka County.
 

Surplus Goods
Anoka County surplus goods are available for purchase to the general public. Go to www.AnokaCounty.us/surplus
 

Download Section Corner Ties
Get section corner ties online from the Anoka County Surveyor's Office.
Read more
 

Autism Resource Guide
The Autism Resource Guide helps families who have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with information about resources and services.
Read more
 

Tax Forfeited Properties
For information on tax forfeited properties available for direct purchase, read more.
 

Continuum of Care  

• Download the "Heading Home Anoka" document about reducing homelessness in Anoka County
• Download the Continuum of Care Exhibit 1 document
   

Get Ready to Ride the Line in 2009
Ground has been broken for Northstar stations in
Coon Rapids, Big Lake, Anoka, and Elk River.
 Read more at mn-getonboard.com.
 

Emergency Preparedness
Learn more about being prepared at www.ready.gov  Read what Anoka County is doing at www.readyanokacounty.us
  

Minneapolis-Duluth/Superior Passenger Rail Alliance

Download the Northern Lights Express logo

Download the Comprehensive Feasibility Study and Business Plan for Restoration of Intercity Passenger Rail Service, Minneapolis-Duluth/Superior (Adobe Acrobat format, 8.1 MB, you may have best results right-clicking on the link and choosing the option to download the file to your computer).
 

Northstar Corridor Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Download files in Adobe Acrobat format.  You may have best results right-clicking on the link and choosing the option to download the file to your computer.
 - Summary (3MB)
 - Volume 1 of 2 (82MB)
 - Volume 2 of 2 (22MB)
 - Supplemental (6MB)