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  1. A photo of the Minnesota State Capitol.

    Anoka County's Legislative Priorities: Why They Matter to You

    Issue 1-2026 Anoka County’s legislative priorities may seem like government housekeeping, but they directly influence the quality of life and level of taxes paid by Anoka County residents. Read on...
  2. A drone shot of Bunker Lake Boulevard.

    Hwy. 65/Bunker Lake Blvd. Interchange: Closing the $36.8M Funding Gap

    Issue 1-2026 This legislative priority is about closing a $36.8 million funding gap to ensure needed construction along Highway 65. Read on...
  3. Cars on a highway in Minnesota.

    Protect Current Distribution of the Metro-Regional Sales and Use Tax

    Issue 1-2026 This legislative priority is about safeguarding the current distribution of this tax. Read on...
  4. A gavel in a courtroom.

    Clarifying Responsibility in Juvenile Detention Costs

    Issue 1-2026 This legislative priority is about the county seeking legislative clarification on who pays for pre-trial juvenile detention when the underlying issue is a delinquency case. Read on...
  5. A map image of the Rice Creek Regional Trail gap in Circle Pines.

    Completing the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Gap

    Issue 1-2026 This legislative priority is about seeing $7 million in state bonding to complete the final missing segment of the the Rice Creek North Regional Trail in Circle Pines. Read on...
  6. A wooden path at Bunker Hills Regional Park.

    Continued State Support for Regional Parks

    Issue 1-2026 This legislative priority is about continued funding through the Met Council for Anoka County Parks. Read on...
  7. A person wearing a stethoscope.

    Fair Compensation for Required Medical Examiner Services

    Issue 1-2026 This legislative priority is about the county being able to step in and charge for services when a medical examiner must step in and sign a natural-death certificate. Read on...
  8. The Anoka County License and Passport Center in Coon Rapids.

    Ensuring Fair Compensation for License and Passport Centers

    Issue 1-2026 This legislative priority deals with maintaining convenient, accessible services for community members at Anoka County's License and Passport Centers. Read on...
  9. A house with a piece of paper on it that says &#34tax.&#34

    Protecting Taxpayers Through Thoughtful Reform of Fiscal Disparities Program

    Issue 1-2026 Anoka County is urging that any changes to the regional Fiscal Disparities Program occur only as part of comprehensive property tax reform, not as isolated adjustments. Read on...
  10. A computer with a key that reads &#34fraud&#34 with a lock by it.

    Anoka County Works Diligently to Prevent Fraud

    Issue 1-2026 Anoka County is committed to maintaining public trust and upholding its mission of being respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible. As part of this commitment, the county works diligently to prevent, detect, and address fraud. Read on...
  11. Road construction equipment on a highway.

    2026 Highway Improvement Projects

    Issue 1-2026 Mill and overlay and resurfacing projects for Anoka County. Read on...
  12. Representatives from Connexus Energy standing with members of the County Board.

    Connexus Energy Provides $25,000 Donation to Anoka County

    Issue 1-2026 In December of 2025, Connexus Energy continued its longtime support of Anoka County by providing a $25,000 donation in support of the Anoka County Parks Department’s Heritage Lab and Wildlife Outreach Programs. Read on...
  13. Tom Hunt

    Anoka County Elections Manager Wins Award

    Issue 1-2026 Anoka County Elections Manager Tom Hunt recently received the ‘Friend of the League’ Award from the League of Women Voters ABC. Read on...
  14. A photo of a woman helping a senior man and a senior woman with their taxes.

    Property Tax Assistance for Seniors and People with Disabilities

    Issue 1-2026 Trained volunteers are available to help senior citizens and people with disabilities apply for their Minnesota Homeowner’s Homestead Credit Refunds (M1PR) form. Read on...
  15. A child playing in a pool at Bunker Beach Water Park.

    Anoka County Parks Events and Info

    Issue 1-2026 Anoka County Parks events and information. Read on...
  16. A hand taking a books off a shelf.

    Anoka County Library Events, Featured Authors, and Info

    Issue 1-2025 Events, featured authors, and additional information from the Anoka County Library system. Read on...
  17. A house with the word &#34tax&#34 alongside it with a computer in the background.

    Pay Property Taxes Online

    Issue 1-2026 Property tax information for 2026 is now available. Read on...
  18. A web video with a play button.

    Elections Videos Now Available

    Issue 1-2026 A series of educational videos on elections in Anoka County is now available. Read on...
  19. A street sign showing Highway 47 in Anoka County.

    Hwy. 47 Project Scheduled for 2028

    Issue 1-2026 A new road construction project to bring safety improvements to Highway 47 in St. Francis is scheduled in 2028. Read on...
  20. Various tools in a work belt.

    Attend a Fix-It Clinic

    Issue 1-2025 Several Fix-It Clinics are planned throughout Anoka County this year. Read on...
  21. Photo of Jenny Walker Jasper, the Anoka County Attorney&#39s Office&#39s new Criminal Division chief

    Attorney’s Office Hires New Chief of Criminal Division

    Issue 1-2025 Former judge Jenny Walker Jasper is the new chief of the Anoka County Attorney's Office's Criminal Division. Read on...
  22. Graphic of the Highway 65 intersections.

    Construction Begins this Spring on Highway 65

    Issue 1 - 2026 Construction is set to commence on several intersections along Highway 65. Read on...
  23. A poll pad machine and its case.

    Elections and Voting: Electronic Poll Books

    Issue 25 - March '26 Electronic poll books have been in place in Anoka County since 2018 –– they're safe and provide greater efficiencies come election time. Read on...
  24. Anoka County Chief Human Services Officer Kate Heffernan

    New Human Services Officer Takes the Helm: Kate Heffernan

    Issue 1-2026 Kate Heffernan is the new head of Anoka County Human Services. Read on...
  25. The Faces of Hope documentary being screened to an audience in downtown Anoka February 3rd.

    Documentary on Opioid Impacts Screened in Anoka

    Issue 1-2026 Faces of Hope, a locally produced documentary about people impacted by opioid misuse, was screened in Anoka Feb. 3. Read on...
  26. People working at computers in a job training center.

    $350,000 Awarded to Anoka County Job Training Center

    Issue1-2026 The Anoka County Job Training Center in Blaine is receiving $350,000 in grant funding for its Bridge to Career Pathways program. Read on...
  27. Photo of Donelle Lawrence.

    Anoka County Employee Spotlight: Donelle Lawrence

    Issue 1-2026 Donelle Lawrence, of the county's Emergency Communications Department, recently retired after 45 years on the job. Read on...
  28. Image showing trash on a storm water drain.

    Prevent Stormwater Trash Issues

    Issue 1-2026 Snow melt and rain washes litter from streets into storm drains, which flow directly to rivers, lakes, and oceans without treatment. Learn how to prevent trash from flowing into storm drains. Read on...
  29. A silhouette of a solider saluting the American Flag

    Veteran Services Office Moving to First Floor of Government Center

    Issue 1-2026 The Veteran Services Office is moving from the second floor of the Anoka County Government Center to the first floor. Read on...
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