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Coon Rapids Sun. May 11 2025

Anoka-Hennepin School Board Delays Decision On Social Emotional Learning Curriculum

After a year of extensive discussion and community feedback, the Anoka-Hennepin School Board defers a decision on the future of its Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 10 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Advances Infrastructure And Services With New Contracts And Bond Sale On Busy Tuesday Meeting

The Coon Rapids City Council was hard at work this past Tuesday, methodically ticking off items from their packed agenda.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 10 2025

Minnesota Senate Proposes Tax Bill to Boost Agriculture and Support Rural Growth

In a notable move towards revamping tax policy for agriculture, the Minnesota Senate unveiled a tax bill aimed at underpinning the state's farming sector.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Senate Proposes Tax Bill to Boost Agriculture and Support Rural Growth

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 10 2025

Gov. Walz Signs Bill Expanding Housing Access for Service Dogs-in-Training

Governor Tim Walz held the first bill signing of this legislative session Thursday morning. This bill, aimed at helping service dog trainers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Gov. Walz Signs Bill Expanding Housing Access for Service Dogs-in-Training

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 10 2025

Smooth Sailing! Bumpy Rides Will Disappear On Blaine Road After Major Project Is Complete

Crews are busy working on a two-mile construction project from 109th to just north of Main Street in Blaine.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 10 2025

Plymouth’s Alter Technology Awarded State Funds To Grow Jobs

A Plymouth technology company has been awarded state job funds to help with expansion and job growth.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Plymouth’s Alter Technology Awarded State Funds To Grow Jobs

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

Mother-Of-Three Killed In Burnsville Stabbing; Suspect Arrested In Lakeville

A suspect is in custody following the fatal stabbing of a mother-of-three in Burnsville.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Mother-Of-Three Killed In Burnsville Stabbing; Suspect Arrested In Lakeville

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

MN High School Students Start New Club To Encourage Women To Pursue Law Careers

Women in Law was started by two high school juniors this year.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MN High School Students Start New Club To Encourage Women To Pursue Law Careers

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

New American Funding Champions Customized Mortgage Solutions For Coon Rapids Homebuyers

In the quest to turn the American Dream into tangible reality for Coon Rapids homebuyers, New American Funding is cutting through the complexity of home financing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

New American Funding Champions Customized Mortgage Solutions For Coon Rapids Homebuyers

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

Maple Grove Says BioMADE ‘Great Fit’ For Gravel Mining Area

Maple Grove’s rapidly developing gravel mining area will soon be home to BioMADE, a nonprofit company that will act as a large-scale hub for testing biotech products.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Maple Grove Says BioMADE ‘Great Fit’ For Gravel Mining Area

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

Minnesota Senate Narrowly Passes Crucial Human Services Budget And Policy Bills Authored By Senator Hoffman

In a narrow win for supporters of the Human Services Budget and Policy bills, the Minnesota Senate approved the bill with both receiving a 35-32 vote in their favor on Wednesday.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Senate Narrowly Passes Crucial Human Services Budget And Policy Bills Authored By Senator Hoffman

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Metropolitan Council Seeks Public Feedback On Northstar Commuter Rail Transition To Bus Service In Coon Rapids And Fridley

The Metropolitan Council is actively canvassing opinions from those who regularly ride the Northstar Commuter Rail.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Ramsey City Council Greenlights Street Reconstruction Project With North Valley, Inc.

In a unanimous 5-0 vote at their latest meeting, the Ramsey City Council approved the acceptance of bids and awarded a significant street reconstruction contract to North Valley

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Maple Grove Community Rallies In Remembrance With Blue Porch Lights During National Police Week

In a gesture of remembrance, the Maple Grove Police Department has called on residents to light their porches blue.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Maple Grove Community Rallies In Remembrance With Blue Porch Lights During National Police Week

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Columbia Heights Mayor Addresses Racist Incident At Parks And Recreation Meeting

At the Columbia Heights City Council meeting on April 28, 2025, Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula announced changes to the city's public forum policies and staff training protocols.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Columbia Heights Mayor Addresses Racist Incident At Parks And Recreation Meeting

Tom Akaolisa Editor