Happy weekend, Anoka County! In today’s happening-today edition: Special Olympics kickoff, bowling sisters in the spotlight, and Summer fest + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Twin metro property moves: Renewal by Andersen purchased a 79,175-square-foot New Brighton industrial building for $8.9 million, while Black Swan Living bought Circle Pines’ 48-unit Oak Hills Manor senior apartments for $5.2 million -- see the property deals.
Weeklong competition begins: Special Olympics 2026 opens today at Huntington Bank Stadium. Next week will feature Track and Field through Friday and four days of pickleball at Blaine’s National Sports Center -- see the full schedule.
Twin Cities spotlight awaits: Bemidji sisters Katie Fellows and Lisa Kiewatt will compete in bowling at the Special Olympics USA Games in Blaine, bringing Minnesota pride and national attention to Anoka County -- meet the bowling sisters.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick local reset: Skip the epic road trip and start at Bunker Hills Campground Visitor Center, your go-to for check-in and friendly guidance, then wander to shady campsites, trails, disc golf, playgrounds, even Bunker Beach. A cozy micro-cation that feels miles away without, you know, being miles away.
Weeknight dinner upgrade: Craving a quick win this week? Hibachi Grill and Sushi is dishing freshly crafted hibachi with that essential yum yum sauce, plus classic and specialty rolls like the Blaine Drip Roll. It’s the kind of no-fuss, high-reward spot that makes dinner plans for Anoka County folks blissfully simple.
Local game plan: If the family needs to burn off energy, National Sports Center has room to play for pretty much any sport, with fields, rinks, and programs that actually make scheduling easy. Peek their calendars, grab your gear, and pretend stretching counts as cardio.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎉 Summer Fest @ Green Valley Greenhouse (Ramsey) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Whether your kids think sprinklers are magic, or you want an excuse to eat shave ice before noon, GV’s Summer Fest is the family hang. Expect lawn games, live tunes, and local bites, plus enough shade, sunscreen, and small-town charm to last till September.
⛳ 2nd Annual Golf Tournament @ Bunker Hills Golf Course (Coon Rapids) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Dust off the questionable polos, and lose a few golf balls for a good cause. Bill’s Wish hosts its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Bunker Hills with 18 holes, games, a reception, all supporting veterans, plus early birds might score a free round with cart.
✨ Illumination Saturday @ Divine Lights Services and Metaphysical Store | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Treat yourself to a tune-up for the spirit at Illumination Saturday, a pay-what-you-can lineup of mini readings, energy work, and intuitive check-ins. Think therapy’s laid-back cousin, only with sage, crystals, and zero awkward co-pays. You show up curious, you leave lighter.
👨 Father's Day Workshop @ Airstream of Minnesota | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – This Father’s Day, the local RV shop is throwing a free workshop so Dad can build, paint, and tinker without anyone mentioning the half-finished deck. Expect expert tips, live demos, gadgets, and real savings on parts. He’ll call it research, you’ll call it peace.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration @ Barnes & Noble (Blaine) | Saturday (6/20) – Whether your kid devours chapter books or comes for the glue sticks, this Summer Reading Celebration is the big one, with bookish fun, crafts, and bragging rights for a season well read. Bring the parents, enjoy AC, and call it quality time, glitter included.
🥎 A-Town Softball Tourney @ Eveland Fields (Andover) | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats hometown softball at Eveland Park, with Andover bragging rights on the line, fresh chalk in the dirt, and plenty of sideline commentary. Expect local teams, friendly rivalries, and a food lineup worth sticking around for, menu reveal and all.
🧘 Solstice Yin @ River Yoga | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats a quiet reset on the longest day, right? Settle into a Yin practice with slow breaths, spacious holds, and a side of energy medicine, self-massage, and oracle cards, then set your summer intention with good company, soft lighting, and zero hustle. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Anoka County report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 3%
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