A sign for the restoration project at the historic town hall in Ramsey. Original Article

The back of the historic Town Hall in Ramsey. Original Article

The former Ramsey Town Hall and District 28 schoolhouse stands along Highway 47 in Ramsey. The 1892 building is the focus of a long-running preservation effort now moving into its final planning stages. Original Article ...

The historic Ramsey Town Hall as it appears in the front. Original Article

The interior of the historic Town Hall, once a classroom for students. Original Article

The old chalkboards used for school purposes. Original Article

The town hall when approached at the entrance. Original Article

The west side of the old Town Hall in Ramsey. The former Ramsey Town Hall and District 28 schoolhouse stands along Highway 47 in Ramsey. The building is the focus of a long-running preservation effort now moving into its final… ...

In Ramsey, the final steps are underway to preserve a 133-year-old schoolhouse and former town hall located along Highway 47, after the city obtained a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage grant. Built in 1892 during Anoka County’s second major period of public building construction, according to Ramsey Community Development Director Stephanie Hanson, the building served as District 28’s public schoolhouse before later becoming a town hall. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. ...

Andover Mayor Jamie Barthel and Anoka Mayor Erik Skogquist sent a joint letter to CenterPoint Energy raising concerns about the company’s communication during two incidents in late December when a natural gas odor spread through parts of both cities. Odor complaints were reported Dec. 28 and Dec. 30 in and around 14371 Seventh Ave. NW in Andover. In their letter, the mayors said they were concerned by what they described as a lack of timely updates, clear information and proactive communication from CenterPoint. ...