Maria Baca

Reporter | North Metro Cities
Phone: 612-673-4409
Maria Elena Baca is a community and government issues reporter for the North Team, covering Anoka County cities, including Andover, Blaine, Nowthen, Coon Rapids, East Bethel and St. Francis.

Recent content from Maria Baca

One driver hurt in 3-vehicle crash involving school bus in Lino Lakes

No students were injured in a crash involving a school bus, a Jeep and a semitrailer truck Friday afternoon, but the Jeep driver suffered noncritical injuries, authorities said.

Updated: February 04, 2012, - 01:55 AM

Lake Wobegon Brass Band makes name for itself

The Lake Wobegon Brass Band - connected to its namesake mostly by name only -- will play a composition specially written in the tradition of the British brass bands.

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 10:58 PM

Kids in Anoka-Hennepin will have more kindergarten

State funds and approval of a operating levy lead to expansion of all-day program.

Updated: January 28, 2012, - 09:05 PM

Adams teacher pitches film at Sundance

The screenplay about a struggling children's-book author won a screenwriting contest's grand prize: a trip to the film festival.

Updated: January 26, 2012, - 09:23 AM

4 of 6 on Anoka school board back new policy on sexual orientation

But the officials also want more public feedback on replacing Sexual Orientation Curriculum Policy.

Updated: January 24, 2012, - 10:26 PM

Anoka-Hennepin school board offers second revised policy

The proposal calls on teachers to remain neutral but to also "affirm the dignity" of students. A vote is expected next month.

Updated: January 24, 2012, - 12:41 AM

Bullied gay teen finds purpose

Film about his traumatic school years changed man's life.

Updated: January 19, 2012, - 11:16 PM

Taxi drivers protest, call rate change unfair

Changes to a contract agreement mean decreased fares for drivers, a cut in income drivers say they can't afford.

Updated: January 19, 2012, - 04:32 PM

Anoka-Hennepin to rework 'controversial topics' policy

Officials working on a "controversial topics" policy hope to have a new draft ready for public by Monday.

Updated: January 18, 2012, - 09:05 PM

Northwest mayors see good things happening in 2012

Leaders of Maple Grove, Osseo, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park touted their cities' 2011 accomplishments and innovations.

Updated: January 17, 2012, - 11:14 PM

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