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Volume
1, 2008 - Final federal funding in place for Northstar Commuter Rail ●
More improvements ahead at Anoka County-Blaine Airport
● Tasers a valuable tool for law enforcement ● Spring
activities at Anoka County Parks ●
Elected officials must stay true to their oath of office ●
Sivarajah named to Newborn Hearing Advisory Committee ●
“Just because it’s not wrong doesn’t make it right ● Heading
home ● Library News ● Claim your stimulus package
benefits ● County’s strong bond rating reaffirmed ● Senior
housing at Oaks of Lake George ● Judges: elected or appointed? ●
Education campaign making progress against meth use ● Anoka County
Parks receives $300,000 gift ● Fighting for red, white, and blue -
and green, too 
Volume
3, 2007 - Transportation, public safety continue as top county
priorities in 2008 ● Number of Anoka County households
growing, changing
● Care for Vulnerable Adults ● Milestones for Northstar ●
Capable Partners Hunts ● Finding the “Right” Sentence ●
Save on Prescription Drugs ● Spot Bullying Behavior ●
Strategic Plan for Library 
Volume
2, 2007 - Library summer reading programs ● A ride into history
● ACCAP: Serving Anoka County residents for 42 years ● Strong e-waste
recycling bill passes ● County receives Aa2 bond rating ● Be
prepared for emergencies ● More treatment, less jail for drug
offenders ● Veterans Services Office aids reintegration ●
Northstar Commuter Rail construction set to begin ● Early Anoka
County immigrants were diverse group ● Foster families needed to
provide loving homes ● Anoka County Parks are the place for family
fun ● The Anoka County DWI Task Force ● Cities, organizations
honored for recycling efforts ● News briefs ● New treatment
shows promise for meth addiction ● Anoka County Sesquicentennial
1857 - 2007
Volume
1, 2007 - Anoka County celebrates 150 years ● County receives
bond rating upgrade ● Hanson Blvd./U.S. Hwy. 10 bridge and
interchange to be reconstructed ● Alexandra House works to end
domestic violence ● Terry Johnson named new County Administrator
● McLinden leaves legacy of leadership ● Passports required for
travel to Canada, Mexico, Caribbean ● Robyn West is new commissioner
in District 3 ● The impact of a criminal record ● Northstar
Phase 1 progressing toward 2009 target opening ● Plan now for summer
fun in Anoka County parks ● Education key to fighting "scourge" of
methamphetamine ● Sheriff's Office has rich history
Volume
3, 2006 - Dr. Amatuzio to head new Anoka County Medical Examiner
Department ● Transportation, public safety are top county priorities
● Library program offers free access to metro museums ● Medical Reserve
Corps mobilizes volunteers to assist in emergencies ● Forensic science
plays key role in criminal justice, public safety ● Ready, set, snow ● New
Senior Housing Complex Opens in Oak Grove ● Runway expansion complete at
Anoka County-Blaine Airport ● Child support laws changing ● Minnesota
Twins celebrate Northstar Commuter Rail ● Resource fairs assist clients
who have limited English skills ● Anoka County passes wheelage tax ●
Developmental services for babies, toddlers ● Anoka County to celebrate
sesquicentennial in 2007 ● Anoka County has best site for a new Vikings
stadium ● Ready Anoka County: Preparing for an emergency ● Langfeld
retires after 30-year career in public service ● Wilder Foundation survey
on mental health
Volume
2, 2006 - Northstar on track for 2009 opening ● Foster parents
make a difference ● Anoka County finances receive positive rating ● News Briefs ●
Beware of Internet, email schemes ● Communities, businesses honored
for recycling ● Anoka County preparing for public health emergency ●
Protect children from online predators ● State lays groundwork for Vikings
stadium development in Blaine next year
Volume 1, 2006 - County’s library system one of most widely used in state ● Transportation and public safety are county priorities ● News Briefs ● Terrorist organizations using Internet scams ● Minnesota Sports, Retail & Entertainment Center ● Election judges ensure voters’ rights on election day ● Investigation Unit fights fraud ● Recycling saves energy, money
Fall-Winter
2005-06 - Adoption fulfilling lives in Anoka County ● Time is now for Vikings stadium in north metro ● News Briefs ● Northstar Commuter Rail makes steady progress ● Program aims to reduce truancy ● Major improvements at Anoka County-Blaine Airport ● Growing use of forensic science in crime investigation ● Parks offer groomed ski trails
Summer
2005 - Sizzling summer fun at Bunker Beach ● Northstar commuter rail funds included in state bonding
bill ● News Briefs ● Sheriff’s Office awards ceremony honors officers, citizens ● Drug crime prosecutions increase ● Communities, businesses honored for recycling ● Home repair funds for eligible homeowners ● New signs aim to reduce school zone speeding ● NFL Commissioner Tagliabue praises Anoka County’s “can do”
attitude ● Repairs scheduled for Coon Rapids Dam
Spring
2005 - Northstar commuter rail picks up speed ● Anoka County finds a new way to provide services, help families ●
Joint Law Enforcement Council improving county law enforcement ●
Scott LeDoux is new District 5 commissioner ● Victims offered
immediate support and services ● News Briefs ● Home composting kits
available through regional program ● Margaret Langfeld elected Anoka
County Board chair
Winter
2005 - Governor Pawlenty: Northstar a "priority" ● Public safety and transportation are
budget priorities for 2005 ● Vikings hold
scrimmage at National Sports Center ● Protect yourself from identity
theft ● News Briefs ● County advocates for the rights of crime
victims ● Dave McCauley leaves county board after 11 years
Summer 2004 - County focuses on major developments ● County’s bond
rating strongly affirmed ● Methamphetamine a growing threat to public
safety ● Treatment, surveillance used to supervise sex offenders ● New
look for Anoka County’s Web site
Fall 2003 - Potential site for sports complex identified ● Thanks to
those who filled out surveys ● Bunker Beach a splashing success ● Businesses push for commuter rail ● County Attorney report ● County
reduces spending ● Sheriff’s Office honors citizens ● Anoka County is
open for business
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