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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 2 2025

LAPPN Hosts "Breaking Stigma, Embracing Strength" Event In Coon Rapids To Support African Immigrants' Mental Health

The Liberian Advanced Practice Providers Network (LAPPN) is stepping into the spotlight with its upcoming event, focusing on mental health.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

LAPPN Hosts Breaking Stigma, Embracing Strength Event In Coon Rapids To Support African Immigrants' Mental Health

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 2 2025

Blaine Police Department Welcomes Four New Officers, Embraces Diversity With ICPOET Program Graduates

The Blaine Police Department is expanding its ranks with the addition of four new officers, a move that mirrors a broader push for a bolstered law enforcement presence.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine Police Department Welcomes Four New Officers, Embraces Diversity With ICPOET Program Graduates

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 2 2025

Golden Valley Fire Department Seeks Recruits To Get EMT Certified More Quickly

Golden Valley Fire Department Seeks Recruits To Get EMT Certified More Quickly.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 2 2025

Friends Of The Library Sales Offer Cheap Books, Community Connection

Fans of the written word have a good reason to get excited — there’s a series of book sales coming up that offer cheap prices.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Friends Of The Library Sales Offer Cheap Books, Community Connection

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 2 2025

MDH Is Laying Off Employees, Reducing Services Due To $220 Million Federal Funding Cut

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) provided more details about how the impacts of federal government's $220 million grants cut

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MDH Is Laying Off Employees, Reducing Services Due To $220 Million Federal Funding Cut

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 1 2025

Authorities Investigate After Plane Crashes Into Brooklyn Park Home

A home in northwest Brooklyn Park was destroyed in a plane crash Saturday afternoon.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Authorities Investigate After Plane Crashes Into Brooklyn Park Home

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 1 2025

Road Construction Season Officially Underway In Minnesota With Several Projects Starting March 31

A busy day for road construction with several projects starting Monday morning that could last the entire construction season this year.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Road Construction Season Officially Underway In Minnesota With Several Projects Starting March 31

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 1 2025

Minnesota House Budget Targets Include Slowing Spending On Human Services

The Minnesota House released its two-year budget targets, and lawmakers want to rein in human services spending to avert a looming deficit.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota House Budget Targets Include Slowing Spending On Human Services

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 1 2025

'We Are Not Welcome': Mexican Food Stand 'Probably' Won't Return To Andover

Owners of a Mexican food stand business say they won't return to Andover, claiming the city's administration made them feel "not welcome."

Tom Akaolisa Editor

'We Are Not Welcome': Mexican Food Stand 'Probably' Won't Return To Andover

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 1 2025

Robbinsdale Area Schools To Lay Off 200 Staff In Face Of $21M Budget Deficit

Robbinsdale Area Schools is bracing for layoffs ahead of the 2025-26 school year after a budgeting error resulted in a $21 million shortfall.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Robbinsdale Area Schools To Lay Off 200 Staff In Face Of $21M Budget Deficit

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 31 2025

Minnesota Senate DFL Unveils Committee Budget Targets Aimed At Safeguarding Families And State Stability

In a move that solidifies their fiscal priorities, the Senate DFL majority in Minnesota has publicized their committee budget targets for the 2025 legislative session.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Senate DFL Unveils Committee Budget Targets Aimed At Safeguarding Families And State Stability

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 31 2025

Minneapolis Invites Volunteers For 31st Annual Earth Day Clean Up On April 19

The largest annual community service event in Minneapolis is almost upon us, and it's your chance to make a significant contribution to the beauty and well-being of our city.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Invites Volunteers For 31st Annual Earth Day Clean Up On April 19

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 31 2025

U.S. Bank Believes Exec Terry Dolan Dead In Brooklyn Park Plane Crash

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has not yet confirmed the identity of the crash victim.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

U.S. Bank Believes Exec Terry Dolan Dead In Brooklyn Park Plane Crash

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 30 2025

Plane crashes into home in Brooklyn Park, no survivors

A plane crashed into a house in Brooklyn Park on Saturday afternoon, presumably leaving an unknown number of people dead — though no one inside the home was injured.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Plane crashes into home in Brooklyn Park, no survivors

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 30 2025

Committee Budget Targets Released By House Leaders

House leaders announced an agreement Saturday on committee finance targets while crafting a spending plan for the 2026-27 biennium.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Committee Budget Targets Released By House Leaders

Tom Akaolisa Editor