Robeck of Elk River Meats Announces Retirement
On May 1st, 2021 Elk River Meats will have been owned and operated by the Robecks for 50 years. It is at this time, I have decided to retire. I want to express a Thank You to all of our wonderful customers. It has been a pleasure getting to know all of you. We will be open our regular hours through Saturday, May 1st. Our regular hours are Thursday-Friday 8 am - 6 pm and Saturday 8 am - 2 pm.
$1.4 million in DEED Grants Awarded to Region
St. Paul – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded $1.94M in grants to five communities across Minnesota to address the economic dislocation associated with the closing of local electric generating plants. DEED’s Community Energy Transition Grants Program awarded the funding, which will provide a range of economic assistance for eligible communities, including projects that increase a community’s lost property tax base and that create alternative economic development
ISD 728 Awarded 3rd Youth Skills Training Grant
ISD 728 was awarded their 3rd Youth Skills Training Grant from the DLI for $100,000. This grant is focused on Healthcare Careers. Providing opportunities for all students of all ages to explore careers in health care through field trips and classroom guest speakers. Marketing and recruiting students of color, Indigenous students, students identifying as LGBTQI, students of varying disability status, and under-represented populations by partnering with community organizations and working with equity
Minnesota FoodShare Campaign
Minnesota FoodShare Campaign We hope you'll join in donating food and funds to help our neighbors in need during the Minnesota FoodShare Campaign! From March 1 through April 11, all food and financial donations made to CAER Food Shelf earns our nonprofit organization additional funding from the Minnesota FoodShare FoodFund. Please consider giving back to help CAER reach our goal of $50,000 and 50,000 pounds of food! Thank you for your support and generosity! Donate
Biden administration changes PPP rules to help reach the smallest businesses
Sharing some news for Main Street businesses and 501C6 organizations. Biden’s announcement puts a focused effort to provide relief to these two groups beginning this Wednesday. Biden administration changes PPP rules to help reach the smallest businesses The Biden administration announced several changes Monday to the Paycheck Protection Program in an effort to reach minority-owned and very small businesses that may have previously missed out on accessing loans to help weather the coronavirus
Ramsey License Center to Remain Closed Through March
Ramsey License Center to Remain Closed Through MarchThe Anoka County License Center in Ramsey, 7550 Sunwood Dr. NW, Ste. A., will remain closed through the end of March due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19.Prior to April 1, the situation at the Ramsey License Center will be reevaluated to determine if appointment-only hours can be added back at that time.For more information on Anoka County License and Passport Centers services, including appointment scheduling, hours and drop box locations, visit
Lupulin Brewing Company collaborates with Melvin Brewing Company
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELupulin Brewing Company collaborates with Melvin Brewing Company Lupulin Brewing and Melvin Brewing are excited to bring you a collaboration almost four years in the making. One epic road trip back in 2017, lots of beers, and even a night spent dancing with an elephant on a rooftop bar in Denver has led to the most epic liquid collaboration. Lupulin Co-Founder Matt Schiller remembers the journey well, "We were somewhere around Sheridan on the edge of the Bighorns when the thoughts
Ramsey Gateway Virtual Open House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Virtual Live Public Meeting Planned on Ramsey Gateway Improvements A virtual live public meeting is planned 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 regarding upcoming construction projects for the Ramsey Gateway project (Ramsey Boulevard/Sunfish Lake Road at Highway 10 in Anoka County). To participate in this meeting, preregistration is required.Go to http://anokacountyramseygateway.com/ to preregister. Those who are not able to attend the virtual public meeting can share their input
COVID Vaccines are here!
We are proud to announce Kemper Drug has been chosen as one of 19 independent community pharmacies as a trial COVID administration site to help increase access outside of the larger State pilot locations. We have already successfully vaccinated more than 100 individuals right here in our community. In the following days, our pharmacists will be onsite at two different senior living facilities to administer COVID vaccinations to the residents. We are honored to work with these local companies to be their
Lupulin Brewing Company Collaborates with Witch Hunt Minneapolis
Lupulin Brewing Company collaborates with Witch Hunt Minneapolis Lupulin Brewing and Witch Hunt Minneapolis announce a collaborative beer, Seeds of Change to be released February 19th, 2021. Seeds of Change was concocted on Winter Solstice, 2019 in collaboration with Witch Hunt. Aged for over a year in Vikre Sugarbush Whiskey barrels, this diverse 12% ABV Imperial Stout has an oaky roastiness that is balanced by infusions of Ancho, Guajillo, & Arbol peppers for a lingering heat & chocolate finish. A
COVID-19 Saliva Testing Offered at Anoka Armory
COVID-19 Saliva Testing Offered at Anoka Armory Free Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) COVID-19 saliva testing will be offered at the Anoka Armory, 408 E Main St, Anoka, noon to 6 p.m. over several dates from now until the middle of March. The dates are as follows: • Feb. 9 to 13 • Feb. 16 to 19 • Feb. 23 to 27 • March 2 to 5 • March 9 to 13 Note: Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum 30 minutes prior to testing, bring a smartphone (if you don’t have a smartphone, one will be provided), and if you
Friends of Sherburne NWR Nature Store Goes Online / Refuge Trails are Open
Friends of Sherburne NWR Nature Store Goes Online While the Friends of Sherburne Eagle’s Nest Nature Store remains closed for in-person shopping, we’re pleased to announce that we now offer online shopping at SherburneEaglesNestStore.com! Let your “fingers do the walking” from the warmth of home and browse the selection of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge knit caps and fleece headbands. Or how about some hand-made “upcycled” wool mittens with fleece lining? If books are your thing, review the selection
Call for Artists – Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase
Call for Artists – Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase The Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase (SAVAS) committee is issuing a call for artists for our 2021 show. The show is scheduled for Monday, June 14, through Monday, June 21, 2021. It will be hosted at the Sherburne History Center in Becker. SAVAS features fine art and photography by adult artists from the local area (sorry, not quilts or crafts). There is no cost to participate, just a $25 refundable deposit. Three awards with cash prizes are issued
