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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.

Coon Rapids sets sights on future renewal

Concept plans for area around Anoka-Ramsey Community College, ice arena, could include library, community center, hotel.

Updated: May 22, 2012, - 12:17 PM

Obituary: Jeanette Meyer was tireless champion of Brooklyn Park

A couple of weeks ago, Brooklyn Park City Council Member Jeanette Meyer visited with Mayor Jeff Lunde.

Updated: May 21, 2012, - 09:05 PM

Computers not too cool for school

Spring Lake Park students in grades 2-12 each will have use of a portable device next year, made possible by a capital projects levy.

Updated: May 19, 2012, - 10:36 PM

Elk River sophomore is an algae alchemist

An Elk River High School sophomore is in Pittsburgh this week, presenting his long-studied findings on creating biodiesel fuel from microscopic plants.

Updated: May 16, 2012, - 05:56 PM

Anoka High teen rarin' to go after rare heart repair

The fix for a heart defect found during an in-class screening was more complex than expected, but Anoka High sophomore Gavin Putt is planning for soccer season.

Updated: May 13, 2012, - 08:39 PM

District's online sessions target 'summer slide'

Anoka-Hennepin's pilot program is for sixth-graders.

Updated: May 12, 2012, - 08:19 PM

Chopper class in session at St. Francis High School

The bike they built is being sold on eBay. The teacher and students at St. Francis High School hope to raise money for another project and for tech scholarships.

Updated: May 01, 2012, - 12:38 PM