Anoka County Purchasing Director Named President of State Assoc.

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 1:52pm

Anoka County Purchasing Director Named President of State Assoc.

The director of Anoka County Risk Management and Purchasing has been named president of the state association.

John Sullivan was sworn into the Minnesota Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing association on Friday, Jan. 20.

The association aims to improve governmental purchasing departments and agencies.

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VIDEO: Weekend Box Office Preview 01-27-2012

Submitted by Chelsea Wallace, Web Intern

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 1:00pm

Hollywood Dailies host Steve Patterson talks about movies at the box office this weekend.

To find movie times and a theater near you, visit KSTP.com's community web sites. Log on to KSTP.com and click on "Where You Live" and select your community.

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WEB FORECAST: Light Snowfall Should End Before Evening Commute

Submitted by Lauren Radomski

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 10:41am

A light snowfall will last into the afternoon, but should end before the Friday evening commute.

KSTP.com Meteorologist Patrick Hammer predicts snowfall totals will be light with 1/2" to 1". Areas north of the Twin Cities toward Brainerd may see up to 2".

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American Legion Fundraiser Benefits Hugo Resident's Family

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 2:01pm

A benefit has been organized for the family of Dan Smith, a Hugo resident who died unexpectedly at the age of 35.

Smith was born with a congenital heart disorder and had two heart valve replacements. He leaves behind a wife and two young children.

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Anoka County Cities Study Rum River Crossing, Host Public Meetings

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 12:53pm

Several north metro cities are working together to study the Rum River Crossing to see if it can handle future traffic projections. The cities were wondering if they needed to build a new river crossing.

The final study shows that improvements could be made to the current crossings, so new locations won’t be studied anymore.

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Facebook's Mandatory 'Timeline' Prompts Privacy Concerns

Submitted by KSTP News Staff

Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 7:32am

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Takedown of 'Native Mob' Gang Suspects Prompts Prison System Lockdown

Submitted by Scott Theisen, KSTP Web Producer

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 10:55pm

A statewide takedown of several suspected Native Mob gang members prompted a rare lockdown of Minnesota's entire prison system, so authorities could ensure that word of the arrests didn't get out and protect the safety of officers in the field, officials said Wednesday.

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