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County Board Briefs — 1-7-20

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Commissioner Scott Schulte Elected Chair of Anoka County Board

District 7 Anoka County Commissioner Scott Schulte was elected chair of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, with Commissioner Julie Braastad being elected vice chair....

County Board Briefs — 12-17-19

County IT Department Receives Two ‘Golden GOVIT’ Awards 

The Anoka County Information Technology Department recently received two “Golden GOVIT” awards for innovations that reduce waste, save time and make p...

County Board Briefs — 11-26-19

County Employees Receive Awards of Excellence 

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners presented several employees with awards of excellence. Nominations for these awards were submitted by fellow employees. Among the winners were: Susan R Anderson...

County Board Briefs –– 11-12-19

Economic Assistance Director Wins Award

The board recognized Brad Thiel, director of the Anoka County Economic Assistance Department, for the work he’s done at the Minnesota Legislature that resulted in securing more funding statewide for child s...

County Board Briefs — 10-22-19

Law Library Director Receives Statewide Award

The board commended John Murphy, Anoka County Law Library Director, for being recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as an “Unsung Legal Hero” for the work he’s done to enhance the library...

County Board Briefs — 10-8-19

Board Hears Annual Report of Veteran Services Office 

Anoka County Veteran Services Officer John Kriesel gave the board an update on the activities of his office. He noted Anoka County is home to more than 21,000 veterans. These brave men and wome...

County Board Briefs — 9-24-19

Board Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Anoka County 

To raise awareness about domestic violence, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners declared October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Anoka County. Present at the meetin...

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...

Commissioner Robyn West Named to Anoka County Committees

Commissioner Robyn West was named chair of the Management and Benefits and Compensation committees at the Anoka County Board’s Jan. 7, 2020, organizational meeting. She was named vice chair of the Airport, Human Services and Intergovernmental an...Read more...

Commissioner Mandy Meisner Named to Anoka County Committees

Commissioner Mandy Meisner was named chair of the Property Records and Taxation Committee at the Anoka County Board’s Jan. 7, 2020, organizational meeting.

Commissioner Matt Look Named to Anoka County Committees

Commissioner Matt Look was elected chair of the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority at the Anoka County Board’s Jan. 7, 2020, organizational meeting.

Commissioner Mike Gamache Named to Anoka County Committees

Commissioner Mike Gamache was named chair of the county’s Information Technology, Parks, and Fairgrounds Advisory committees at the Anoka County Board’s Jan. 7, 2020, organizational meeting.

Commissioner Julie Braastad Elected Vice Chair of Anoka County Board

Commissioner Julie Braastad was elected vice chair of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners at the Anoka County Board’s Jan. 7, 2020, organizational meeting.

Commissioner Scott Schulte Elected Chair of Anoka County Board

Commissioner Scott Schulte was elected chair of the seven-member Anoka County Board at its Jan. 7, 2020, organizational meeting. He was also named chair of the Transportation and Airport committees and the Airport Northwest Building Area Joint Powers Boar...Read more...

Help the Homeless by Volunteering for Jan. 22 Event

Making a meaningful impact on someone’s life can be as simple as volunteering one evening of your time this year.

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

Anoka County License Centers Will Be Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

License Centers will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please expect higher than average wait times on Friday, January 17th and Tuesday, January 21st. Thank you for your patience.

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...

Fall Break Fun with Steve Russell

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