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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.

New FBI headquarters a highly secure 'showplace'

The Brooklyn Center building represents a big step up in efficiency, safety and comfort from the cramped downtown offices.

Updated: March 13, 2012, - 12:04 PM

In-class screening reveals Anoka High School athlete’s heart defect

Anoka High School athlete's condition could have caused a stroke; doc says to take it easy.

Updated: March 07, 2012, - 10:06 PM

Champlin native takes virtual trip to his old junior high school

A former Jackson Middle School student, now a NASA jet propulsion engineer, pays a high-tech visit to students at his old junior high.

Updated: March 06, 2012, - 10:48 PM

Anoka-Hennepin school settlement hailed as 'blueprint’

While the students who filed the suit against the Anoka-Hennepin district celebrated, federal officials praised the agreement as a potential model for districts across the U.S. to fight bullying.

Updated: March 06, 2012, - 10:47 PM

Schools turn to churches as partners in assistance

Faith Community Partnership offers connections and manpower to help students and their families find aid without pew pressure.

Updated: March 06, 2012, - 04:03 PM

Anoka-Hennepin School District settles bullying lawsuit

The lone member to vote against the agreement, Kathy Tingelstad, resigned after the vote. Under the agreement, the six students will be paid one lump sum of $270,000.

Updated: March 06, 2012, - 11:46 AM