Fall Break Fun with Steve Russell

Friday, October 20 - 10:30 - 11:15 AM

County Board briefs — 9-10-19

Bunker Beach Staff, Other Responders Recognized for Lifesaving Actions

Several Bunker Beach Water Park Staff and other first responders were recognized at the meeting for their heroic actions the morning of Aug. 7 that resulted in saving the life of a 2-ye...

County Board Briefs — 8-27-19

Recognitions Presented for Involvement with Veterans Memorial Project

Under Chair’s Remarks, the board took time to recognize everyone who was involved in the planning, fundraising and construction of the veterans’ memorial at Coon Lake County Park. In att...

County Board Briefs — 8-13-19

ACTION ITEMS

• All action items were unanimous. 

Two Positions Added in Corrections

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners approved adding two positions to Human Services/Community Corrections. One is a probation officer, and the second is a social w...

County Board Briefs — 7-23-19

ACTION ITEMS

• All items except the reclassification of an employee were unanimous.

Grant Secured for Crime Victim Services

The board accepted grant funding from a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in the amount of $279,028 to be used to ex...

County Board Briefs — 7-9-19

Anoka County Fair Scheduled July 23-28

The Anoka County Fair will run July 23-28 at 3200 St. Francis Blvd., Anoka. The fair features 4-H exhibits, grandstand events including motocross racing, bull riding, tractors pulls, an ATV big air event and a demo de...

County Board Briefs — 6-25-19

ACTION ITEMS – All of the following items were approved unanimously

Resolution of Support Approved for Road Projects

The board approved a resolution of support for various road and bridge projects in Anoka County for the 2020 legislative session. ...

County Board Briefs — 6-11-19

Board Recognizes Longtime Employees 

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners recognized county employees at the meeting who have worked for the county for 30 and 35 years. In total, 29 employees were commended with certificates of appreciation. Th...

County Board Briefs — 5-28-19

County Administrator Contract Approved 

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners approved Rhonda Sivarajah’s employment agreement for the position of county administrator. The contract was approved by six commissioners, with Sivarajah abs...

County Board Briefs — 5-14-19

Medical Examiner Provides Report

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners invited Dr. Quinn Strobel, the chief medical examiner for the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, to the meeting to give a report about the work her office conducted for the ...

County Board Briefs — 4-23-19

Board Recognizes Work of Adult Protection/Senior Services

Denise Kirmis, manager of Anoka County Behavioral Health and Adult Services, and Leslie Lundequam, supervisor for Anoka County Adult Protection and Senior Services, were present at the board meeting...

County Board Briefs — 4-9-19

Law Day Planned April 26

Judge Bethany Fountain Lindberg was present at the meeting to talk about Anoka County Law Day, which is planned 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26. This event is free and open to the public.

She noted Law Day was designed to educate and assi...

County Board Briefs — 3-26-19

Anoka County Central Communications Division Recognized 

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners designated the week of April 14-20 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in the county. This designation was to recognize the important work ...

County Board Briefs — 2-26-19

Economic Development Initiatives Underway

Jacquel Hajder, Anoka County Economic Development Specialist; Lori Higgins, MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce president; and Bruce Sayler, principal of community and economic development at Connexus Energy; spoke to t...

Ceremony Held to Celebrate CareerForce in Blaine

Anoka County Commissioners, county staff and members of the public were present Sept. 18 at CareerForce in Blaine to celebrate the center’s rebranding.

Sept. 19 Event Organized to Help the Homeless

Anoka County Community Connect is a one-day event dedicated to helping people who may be homeless or living with others.

Anoka County Parks Programs and Activities

Check out Anoka County Parks for fun seasonal programs and activities. To register or for more information, call 763-324-3350 or visit anokacountyparks.c

Fall Break Fun with Steve Russell

Friday, October 20 - 10:30 - 11:15 AM

04-26-2019 Law Day

1-8-19 Commissioners/Sheriff Swearing In

12-17-18 Kordiak Party/Last Board Meeting

10-9-18 MedLink Volunteer Drivers Lunch

             A total of 53 volunteer drivers for Anoka County’s MedLink Transportation Program were honored during an Oct. 9 luncheon at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

Volunteer drivers provide...

UM Duluth Student Public Data (9.9.19)

September 9, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Erik M. Thorson, Midwest Medical Examiner's Office Media Contact, erik.thorson@co.anoka.mn.us, 763-324-4612

Lavoie, Jacob Michael

Age: 21 years

Date of death: 09/06/2019 (found)

Time of death: 1444 (found)

Place o...

REVD-Douglas Co. Officer-involved Shooting Public Data (2.26.19)

February 27, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Erik Thorson, Anoka County Communications Director  erik.thorson@co.anoka.mn.us  c: 763-438-2513  d: 763-324-4612

Schmidtbauer, Tyler

Age: 27 years

Date & time of injury: 2/26/2019...

Chaska Bodies Public Data (10.15.18)

October 15, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Erik Thorson, Anoka County Communications Director

erik.thorson@co.anoka.mn.us  c: 763-438-2513  d: 763-324-4612

Bushra Mohamed Abdi

Age: 19 years

Cause of death: Drowning

MOD: Accident

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Fall Break Fun with Steve Russell

Friday, October 20 - 10:30 - 11:15 AM

Second Half Taxes Due - Real Estate

Second half real estate property taxes are due on or before October 15, 2019.  You may pay in person at the public service counter in the Government Center in downtown Anoka.  You can also pay with cash or check at any of the Anoka Count...