News & Announcements

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February 18, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting - Canceled

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:04 PM

March 17th, 2026, Park Board Meeting rescheduled

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM

February 4, 2026 City Council Workshop - Canceled

FEMA Engineering Methods Notification 620 Letter-Anoka County (Columbus)

Special Economic Development (EDA) Meeting - February 19th, 2026 at 5 pm

Planning Commission Meeting for January 21, 2026 - Canceled

Park Board Meeting for January 20th, 2026 Rescheduled

2026 City Meeting Schedule Approved

Potomac Street (County Highway 19) between Lake Drive (County Highway 23) and Broadway Avenue (County Highway 18) Update

Public Comment Sought for Anoka County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM

City Seeks Input on Large Animal Ordinance

Columbus Mayor Praises Departing Councilmember Janet Hegland for Years of Service

Anoka Conservation District Taking Spring Tree Orders

Potomac Street NE Reconstruction (County Highway 19) from Lake Drive to Broadway Avenue NE - Public Open House

SCAM Prevention

Free SCAM Prevention Workshop

Night to Unite - Aug 5th, 2025

Hwy 23 (Lake Dr NE) & Hwy 62 (Kettle River Blvd NE) Project Open House

City Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity: "Just North Enough"

2025 Anoka County Master Gardner Plant Sale

Well Water Wise (3W) Week May 5 - 9, 2025

Safeguard Your Savings - Scam Prevention Workshop

Mosquito Control activity is underway for 2025

Hanegraaf Testifies in MN House of Representatives Capital Investment Committee

Highway 97 Construction Updates

Avoiding Spring Bears: Essential Tips for Safety

Anoka County Senior Expo - April 5, 2025

Hanegraaf Testifies At Senate Transportation Committee

Road Maintenance Projects to Begin May 13

A note from the Anoka County Taxation Office

What is a Comp Plan and Why Does it Matter?

Discouraging Bears in Columbus

Is your Septic System due to be Pumped and Inspected?

Anoka County Economic Development and the Minnesota Tech Corridor

Opportunities for Outdoor Adventure: A Guide to DNR Land in the City

Land, Resources, Available in Minnesota Technology Corridor

Community Feature: Bituminous Roadways Highway Cleanup

Get Help Filling Out Property Tax Refund Forms

DNR Encourages Homeowners to Compost, not Burn

Minnesota Pipeline CAER Association - Pipeline Safety and Awareness Information

Loans Available for Residential Septic & Well Repair/Replacement

Radon Test Kits Available

Understanding Your Property Taxes: Video and FAQs