Residents gather with candles at the corner of Main Street and Third Avenue in downtown Anoka on Jan. 24 for a candlelight vigil honoring Alex Jeffrey Pretti. The gathering was part of a statewide “Shine a Light for Minnesota” event… ...
In the wake of the shooting death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who was shot by federal immigration officers on Jan. 24, a large number of people gathered on the streets of downtown Anoka between 7 and 8 p.m., holding a… ...
The St. Francis City Council voted Jan. 20 to formalize a resolution directing the city to fly Minnesota’s 1957 state flag rather than the current official flag flown at the Minnesota State Capitol. Original Article ...
A protester waves the American Flag. Original Article
Protesters hold signs along Main St in Coon Rapids. Original Article
A planned in-person community meeting moved online Jan. 17 as more than 300 people joined a Zoom call following city facility closures amid reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. Original Article
Pancho’s Taqueria in Circle Pines, which temporarily closed earlier this month after an employee was reportedly detained by federal immigration officers, has reopened with limited hours. Original Article
Pancho’s Taqueria has reopened with limited hours after temporarily closing following the detention of one of its employees by federal officers earlier this month, according to the restaurant. Original Article
At its Dec. 22 meeting, the Fridley City Council unanimously approved a concept proposal for a new public art sculpture at Commons Park by artist Ken McCall. Original Article
The Grinch was spotted at Pineapple Girl the night of Dec. 19 in Downtown Anoka. Original Article