Photo: Anoka County Takes the Plunge

The Minnesota Special Olympics held its annual Anoka County Polar Plunge at Lakeside Commons Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. Original Article

March 3, 2026 · Elliot Steeves · 

Estee Lauder Announces Layoff of 68 Employees at Blaine Aveda Facility

Estee Lauder announces layoff of 68 employees at Blaine Aveda facility Estee Lauder Companies, the owner of the brand Aveda, announced the layoff of 68 employees at their facility in Blaine at Pheasant Ridge Drive. The layoffs will start with a two-week period on April 24. The layoffs are expected to be permanent, according to a letter notifying the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The affected employees are not represented by a union, the letter states, nor do they have bumping rights. The affected jobs are scattered around Warehouse, Distribution and Processing roles. ...

March 2, 2026 · Elliot Steeves · 

Photo: A Belly Flop Occurs...

A belly flop occurs at the Anoka County Polar Plunge at Lakeside Commons Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. In cloudy conditions and temperatures in the 20s, many members of the community, as well as organizations such as school lacrosse teams… ...

March 2, 2026 · Elliot Steeves · 

Photo: A Jumper Belly Flops...

A jumper belly flops into the frigid water at the Anoka County Polar Plunge at Lakeside Commons Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. Original Article

March 2, 2026 · Elliot Steeves · 

Photo: Sin City Fitness Takes...

Sin City fitness takes part in the Polar Plunge at the Anoka County Polar Plunge at Lakeside Commons Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. Original Article

March 2, 2026 · Elliot Steeves · 

Photo: The Ultimate Belly Flop...

The ultimate belly flop unfolded before spectators at the Anoka County Polar Plunge at Lakeside Commons Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. Original Article

March 2, 2026 · Elliot Steeves · 

Photo: A Cavalcade of No....

A cavalcade of No. 2 pencils prepare to leap into the most freezing conditions of their wooden lives at the Anoka County Polar Plunge at Lakeside Commons Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. Original Article

March 2, 2026 · Elliot Steeves · 

Photo: This Group Brought Donuts...

This group brought donuts into the water with them at the Anoka County Polar Plunge at Lakeside Commons Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. Original Article

March 2, 2026 · Elliot Steeves · 

Photo: A Group of Men...

A group of men in wrestling outfits prepare to launch themselves into a freezing lake at the Anoka County Polar Plunge at Lakeside Commons Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. Original Article

March 2, 2026 · Elliot Steeves · 

Photo: Centennial LaCrosse Takes The...

Centennial LaCrosse takes the plunge at the Anoka County Polar Plunge at Lakeside Commons Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. Original Article

March 2, 2026 · Elliot Steeves ·