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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 21 2025

Coming To A Minneapolis Intersection Near You: Speeding, Red Light Cameras Could Start This August

New cameras could be installed at traffic lights as soon as August in Minneapolis, which would be used to issue citations to speeding drivers and red light-runners.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coming To A Minneapolis Intersection Near You: Speeding, Red Light Cameras Could Start This August

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 21 2025

U Of M Team Searches For New Wine Grape That Can Survive The Coldest Minnesota Winter

The University of Minnesota hasn't released a red wine grape in nearly 20 years. Researchers are hoping to find a new grape to please wine lovers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

U Of M Team Searches For New Wine Grape That Can Survive The Coldest Minnesota Winter

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 20 2025

Revised Townhouse Project Wins Coon Rapids City Council Approval

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 20 2025

Minnesota Charities Push Effort To Roll Back E-Pull Tab Restrictions

A February 2023 ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals led to a law later that year to prohibit “open-all” electronic pull tabs.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 20 2025

The Robbinsdale School Board Has Appointed A New Member To Its Ranks After A Recent Resignation.

Kenneth Wutoh was appointed to the board on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Wutoh will take the seat previously held by Sharon Brooks, who resigned early in February.

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The Robbinsdale School Board Has Appointed A New Member To Its Ranks After A Recent Resignation.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 20 2025

Banks Including JPMorgan Chase And Morgan Stanley Reportedly Cutting Back DEI References

Here Are All The Companies Rolling Back DEI

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 19 2025

Our Phones Are Ringing Constantly': Therapists Describe Mental Health Toll On Minnesota Farmers

The suicide rate for men living on Minnesota farms is three times higher than for those who don't. A state program staffed by two professionals offers a lifeline.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Our Phones Are Ringing Constantly': Therapists Describe Mental Health Toll On Minnesota Farmers

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 19 2025

Blaine Church Turns City Council Gift Into “Hope” For The Community

A North Metro food shelf received an early Valentine’s gift this month.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine Church Turns City Council Gift Into “Hope” For The Community

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 19 2025

Rep. Vang Talks Return To House Floor

Rep. Samantha Vang (DFL-Brooklyn Center) is stepping into her new role as co-chair of the Legacy Finance Committee, overseeing and parsing through funding requests.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 19 2025

Local Manufacturers Expect Prices To Rise With Tariffs

New federal tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada could mean local manufacturing companies need to raise their prices.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Local Manufacturers Expect Prices To Rise With Tariffs

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 19 2025

What Is DEI, And Why Is It Dividing America?

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have come under attack in American boardrooms, state legislatures and college campuses – and now broadly across the federal government.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

What Is DEI, And Why Is It Dividing America?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 18 2025

Coon Rapids Expands Support Services With Monthly Social Worker Sessions At Anoka County Library

The City of Coon Rapids, Minnesota is extending a hand to those in need with the help of Lori Halbur, the social worker associated with the Coon Rapids Police Department.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 18 2025

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Opens Late Tues/ Wed

Due to the extreme cold, the Coon Rapids Recycling Center will not open until 11 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. This two-hour delay is for the safety of staff and visitors.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Opens Late Tues/ Wed

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 18 2025

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Closes Winston Smith Case, Urges Against Speculation Following Video Release

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office released a statement and video regarding the declination of charges in the case of Winston Smith, a man whose death is surrounded by controversy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Closes Winston Smith Case, Urges Against Speculation Following Video Release

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 18 2025

Minnesota March Amplifies Call For Justice In Crisis Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives

The call for visibility and justice echoed through the streets as a crowd gathered in Minnesota, with locals carrying signs reading "We are not invisible," "Am I next?"

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota March Amplifies Call For Justice In Crisis Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives

Tom Akaolisa Editor