CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNOUNCES THE 15TH ANNUAL PACK THE PORCHES FOOD AND FUND DRIVE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNOUNCES THE 15TH ANNUAL PACK THE PORCHES FOOD AND FUND DRIVE St. Cloud, MN (February 27, 2025) — Did you know that a record-breaking 9 million visits were made to food shelves during 2024 in Minnesota? This March, as part of the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, Catholic Charities will hold its 15th annual Pack the Porches food and fund drive, benefitting Catholic Charities Emergency Food Shelf. On Friday, March 28, from 7am to 1pm, Catholic Charities Food Shelf will accept
Anoka County Senior Expo April 5
Anoka County Senior Expo April 5 Seniors and their families are invited to Anoka County’s Senior Expo, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 5. The event is handicap accessible and will take place at Lord of Life Church, 14501 Nowthen Blvd., NW, Ramsey, MN, 55303. It will include information booths, a free pancake breakfast, blood pressure checks, mini massages, a visit from Todd “Elvis” Anderson, other entertainment, and eyewear repair and cleaning. The event is sponsored by Anoka
Anoka County License Centers Partner with Granny’s Closet for Donation Drive
Anoka County License Centers Partner with Granny’s Closet for Donation Drive Anoka County License & Passport Centers are partnering with Granny's Closet for a donation drive during the month of March. Donations of clothing, personal care, and household items can be dropped off during normal business hours at any of the five Anoka County License & Passport Centers in Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Ham Lake, and Ramsey. All locations are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays,
Elk River Plans to Open Municipal Cannabis Business
ELK RIVER — Under Minnesota’s new recreational marijuana laws, local municipalities are able to own and operate their own retail cannabis stores, much like municipal liquor stores. While the City of Monticello has opted not to pursue its own dispensary at this time, a neighboring community is planning to do just that, with Elk River Mayor John Dietz saying his city would be foolish not to look into such an endeavor. Elk River plans to open a municipal cannabis store in 2026. “I have had a lot of people
Monticello nuclear plant cleared to run through 2050
Monticello nuclear plant cleared to run through 2050Xcel receives federal approval to extend operations for another 20 years Monticello’s nuclear power plant will continue to provide the region with energy while helping to support the local economy over the next two decades, pending state sanction. Xcel Energy received federal approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Dec. 30, 2024, to extend the operation of its carbon-free Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant through 2050, the
