What’s New at the Q for the week of October 28, 2013

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/4eQG2SUysMM

Halloween is always busy here at QCTV and this past weekend was the Anoka Halloween Parade. You can watch the parade online or on our channel and watch for the winning floats and bands listed on the Anoka Halloween Website. [ Watch online: http://www.qctv.org/community/playerid1324. ] We also covered other Halloween events this weekend like the Big Parade of Little People which you can watch online at  http://www.qctv.org/community/ and the Anoka Royal Ambassador Coronation which will be available for viewing in a few days.

We also have a new episode of the Sheriff Show for the month of October . It covers K9 training, Sheriff’s Office Open House, holiday crime prevention tips and Sheriff’s Office firearm’s training facility [Watch online: http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2197].

Sheriff’s Office Deputy Swearing In ceremony was also this month and you can watch it online at

qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2231.

The QCMR covers lots of events in our area. Some highlights include the Andover Fire Department Open House, Anoka Orange Tie Ball, Champlin Turkey Bingo and Ramsey Curb Staking. Watch these and other stories at: http://www.qctv.org/qcmr/

We cover local government meetings and events for our cities. To see what’s new in your city click the corresponding link below.

Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/

Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/

Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/

Ramsey, MN: http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/

We provide coverage of high school sports  for Andover High School, Anoka High School, and Champlin Park High School. This week is sectionals and the games will be available  for video on demand. Find them all at http://www.qctv.org/sports/. There’s also a new QC Sports Show this week, Thad and David cover the highlights.  

In other sports news, October means it’s time for the Mini Bowl.  The 3rd and 4th Grade Mini Bowl is watchable at http://www.qctv.org/sports/playerid1326 and  5th and 6th Grade at http://www.qctv.org/sports/playerid1327.  

To keep track of our busy schedule visit our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/quadcitiestv

What’s New at the Q for the week of October 21, 2013

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/8RWfQz9ju3g

It’s Halloween time and there is a lot going on in the Quad Cities.

First off, there is a brand new episode of QC News. Stories include the 9th annual benefit bash where GB Leighton played as the featured musician [Watch online: http://www.qctv.org/community/playerid1303]. You can find out more about GB Leighton at http://www.gbleighton.com/. WCCO Radio & TV Personality, Mike Max was the guest speaker at the Chamber Breakfast [Watch online: http://www.qctv.org/community/playerid1316]. Find out more about Mike at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/personality/mike-max/. Federal Premium held a special goose hunt. And we give an update on the Anoka Halloween Events. You can watch the QC News at: http://www.qctv.org/news/

The Chamber Report has a great lineup for October. October is the beginning of a new chamber year and Pete Turok will give you a recap of the past year with past chairperson David Bolt. Also, there is a huge segment on member profiles including Amy Veshow and Lisa Ritter on costume ideas at Goodwill, looking at key strategies with Julie Keyse, The “Credit Doctor”, Chris Warner, is in the house, and a whole lot more. Watch online at: http://www.qctv.org/chambershow/.

Jayne Ubl has a ghoulishly good time in an all new episode of Suburban Mix. The crew visits the Halloween Capital of the World, Anoka, MN, and gets the scoop on the fall festivities. They also spend some time behind the scenes of the Crypticon convention and get the who, what, where when and why of folks that are mad about horror movies. And Behind the Music, Jayne meets up with the Jacob Martin Band [http://jacobmartinband.com/], a local group making their name in Nashville. Watch online at: http://www.qctv.org/suburbanmix/.

Hey, do you know we cover all of the city meetings. Keep up with it all at:

Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/

Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/

Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/

Ramsey, MN: http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/

We also keep up with all the local high school sports at Andover High School, Anoka High School, and Champlin Park High School. Find it all at: http://www.qctv.org/sports/

Other community events this month include: Sheriff’s Office Deputy Swearing-In Ceremony, updates on Champlin’s new code enforcement, Ramsey has a new episode of Code 3, and the Anoka festivities event calendar.

What’s New at the Q for the week of October 14, 2013

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/82ghBVZSv2Y

Recently the Champlin Park Rebel Classic took place. Multiple high school marching bands were there and QCTV caught this competition. Didn’t make it to the event? You can watch it here: http://www.qctv.org/community/playerid1308

In a brand new edition of the District Court Show, Judge Steve Halsey will be talking about how Minnesota Laws interact with our residents with a Muslim background. You can watch this episode at: http://www.qctv.org/districtcourtshow/

A new episode of the Quad Cities Municipal Report will bring you local stories including: the new Andover sports complex, Anoka’s new Senior Center, Champlin’s fall cleanup event, and Ramsey’s annual Taste of Community. Find out more at: http://www.qctv.org/qcmr/

October is a really busy month for QCTV. Keep up with all the new programs and events at our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/quadcitiestv

What's New at the Q for the week of October 7, 2013?

Can you believe it's fall already?  So what do you do with all those leaves? You'll find out on a brand new episode of QC News.

In addition, the Quad Cities Municipal Report is a great place for news right here in our four cities of Andover, Anoka, Champlin and Ramsey MN.

Other stories include:  Anoka County Sheriff's Office held an open house, the Riverway Clinic in Anoka is open,  Champlin has tips on yard waste disposal, and Ramsey is breaking ground on Stoney River senior living option.

You can also keep up with city meetings live and on demand at www.qctv.org. These are free of charge to access.

Do you know the history of the Rum River? Local Historian, Lyle Bradley, talks about the history of this Minnesota river on the October's episode of It's Your History. In addition, Vickie Wendel talks about her new book: Keepers of the County, a book that tells the story of crime and law enforcement in Anoka County from 1857 to 2009.

Fall sports are in full swing. If you have not had a chance to watch last week's games, don't miss out. The following games are available live online at www.qctv.org/sports: Armstrong vs Anoka Girls and Boys Soccer, Centennial at Andover Volleyball, and Totino-Grace at Andover Football.

Upcoming games this week are Osseo at Champlin Park Volleyball, Anoka vs Andover Section 7AAA Girls Soccer, St. Francis vs Andover  Section 7AAA Boys Soccer, and Anoka at Champlin Park Football.