Anoka County Today

When the Northstar Commuter Train and the Hiawatha Light Rail connected in downtown Minneapolis for the first time, thousands came to celebrate this historic moment!

Check out the following programs in the online version of Anoka County Today:

Getting Ready to Ride the Rails
A behind-the-scenes look at the new Northstar maintenance facility in Big Lake and a candid conversation about the impact rail travel will have in Anoka County and beyond.  View it.

CSI: Anoka County
The new Anoka County Medical Examiner's Office opened its doors to the public for the first time. Take a tour of this state-of-the-art facility and see the high-tech tool that could be a real difference maker in determining cause of death. View it.

Extreme License Center Makeover
The new Ham Lake License Center is bigger, better and designed to make your next visit the most convenient. View it.

Your New Legislators
Freshmen legislators representing Anoka County residents talk about what it's like being the new kids on the block and how things are going at the Capitol.

Senior Economist Interview
The senior economist for Wells Fargo shares his insight about solving the financial crisis, the impact on Anoka County and local government's role in getting the economy moving again.