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Our tight-knit Anoka community is mourning a profound loss following a devastating utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crash in Burnett County, Wisconsin. On the evening of June 27, an accident involving a pickup truck and a UTV resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals, including two beloved members of our own local neighborhood.

As a personal injury attorney in Anoka for over 40 years, I’ve seen the evolution of our roads firsthand. In the 1980s and 90s, we saw a massive safety leap thanks to airbags and stricter seatbelt laws. But lately, the trend has reversed.

Here in Minnesota, we think of our communities as safe places to raise our families. We trust our neighbors to be responsible—including when it comes to their pets.

The recent news of a second young life lost in a horrific street racing incident in Eagan is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of reckless driving.

A devastating collision in Andover on Friday, May 16, 2025, tragically claimed the life of 74-year-old Alice Marie Stack.

In today’s Anoka County Union there was an article by Keith Anderson concerning “See Me Saturday” coming up on May 24. Keith Anderson's poignant reflection on his lifelong love of motorcycles and the inherent dangers they face on today's roads hits close to home for many of us here in Anoka and across Minnesota.

​​At the Law Offices of Robert N. Edwards in Anoka, Minnesota, I understand how serious workplace injuries can be—especially when they’re caused by preventable safety violations. Workers have the right to a safe environment, and when those rights are ignored, the consequences can be life-changing.

This week, our community in Anoka mourns the tragic loss of 20-year-old Brady Gerald Ausland from Oak Grove, who was killed in a collision with a St. Francis Area School bus.

As a personal injury attorney serving Anoka and the surrounding areas, including those near Edina, I've been closely following the recent developments regarding e-bike regulations in Edina.

When we think about personal injury claims, many of us imagine car accidents, slips and falls, or workplace injuries. However, one area that often goes unnoticed is defective warning claims. These claims arise when a product or situation causes harm due to inadequate or unclear warnings.