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ABC Newspapers We publish the Anoka County UnionHerald and Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Fridley/Columbia Heights Life, pl ECM Publishers Inc.

is a publishing, printing, digital media and distribution company that operates in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Started in 1976 as the vision of founder Elmer L. Andersen, the company has grown from one paid circulation weekly newspaper and shopper to its current operations which include 49 publications. Most of these newspapers are printed at the company’s Princeton web printing plant. The ma

rket includes more than 650,000 homes. ECM Publishers employs more than 370 full- and part-time associates in four product lines: publications, printing, digital media and distribution.

St. Francis Area Schools said in a June 18 Facebook post that a sinkhole had developed under the bleachers and track at ...
06/22/2026

St. Francis Area Schools said in a June 18 Facebook post that a sinkhole had developed under the bleachers and track at St. Francis High School Stadium because of a failed stormwater management system.

St. Francis Area Schools said in a June 18 Facebook post that a sinkhole had developed under the bleachers and track at St. Francis High School Stadium because of a

East Bethel’s Nexus facility may continue operating under a settlement with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, ...
06/17/2026

East Bethel’s Nexus facility may continue operating under a settlement with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, but the agreement includes new limits, repair requirements and added supervision.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services has reached a settlement with East Bethel’s Nexus facility after suspending its license earlier this month.

Archery deer hunts will expand to a fifth Anoka County regional park this fall, the most in the program’s history.
06/16/2026

Archery deer hunts will expand to a fifth Anoka County regional park this fall, the most in the program’s history.

Anoka County will receive another round of federal funding for a program that promotes alternatives to driving alone in ...
06/16/2026

Anoka County will receive another round of federal funding for a program that promotes alternatives to driving alone in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

One year ago, hundreds of Minnesotans gathered outside the State Capitol to honor the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman,...
06/15/2026

One year ago, hundreds of Minnesotans gathered outside the State Capitol to honor the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman, as well as their dog Gilbert, who were killed in their Brooklyn Park home June 14, 2025. The candlelight vigil was an early step…

One year ago, hundreds of Minnesotans gathered outside the State Capitol to honor the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman, as well as their dog Gilbert, who were killed in

The East Bethel City Council unanimously approved a site plan June 8 for a new shelter connected to a Buddhist temple.
06/12/2026

The East Bethel City Council unanimously approved a site plan June 8 for a new shelter connected to a Buddhist temple.

Fridley approved MnDOT’s final layout for a $55.8 million reconstruction of Highway 65/Central Avenue, a project aimed a...
06/12/2026

Fridley approved MnDOT’s final layout for a $55.8 million reconstruction of Highway 65/Central Avenue, a project aimed at improving safety after years of serious pedestrian crashes.

The Fridley City Council unanimously approved the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s final layout June 8 for a $55.8 million reconstruction of Highway 65/Central Avenue through the city.

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