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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Columbia Heights Opens Public Comment on Major Apartment Development at Former Medtronic Site

The City of Columbia Heights is inviting public input on a major mixed-use redevelopment proposal at the former Medtronic campus.

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Columbia Heights Opens Public Comment on Major Apartment Development at Former Medtronic Site

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Ramsey County Man Accused Of Threatening 2 Children Into Sexual Exploitation Arrested, Charged

A Ramsey County man wanted on a warrant for sexually exploiting two teens has been arrested.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday September 13

High: 85°

Low: 64°

Wind: 10 MPH ESE

Chance of rain: 0%

Thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees. Partly Cloudy in the morning, thundery outbreaks in nearby in the afternoon, partly cloudy for the evening, thundery outbreaks in nearby overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Both Directions Of I-94 To Temporarily Close This Weekend In Part Of Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Lakeville Residents Voice Concerns About HOA Roof Repair; Board President Responds

Glasswort Drive, in the Avonlea Townhome neighborhood in Lakeville, was busy with dozens of roofing crews Friday.

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Lakeville Residents Voice Concerns About HOA Roof Repair; Board President Responds

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 13 2025

Legislature’s Funding Boost To Expand Anoka Mental Health Hospital Aims To Reduce Numbers Of Severely Mentally Ill In Minnesota’s Jails

For years local jails have swollen with mentally ill Minnesotans, including those who cannot get court-ordered treatment because of limited capacity at secure state hospitals.

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Legislature’s Funding Boost To Expand Anoka Mental Health Hospital Aims To Reduce Numbers Of Severely Mentally Ill In Minnesota’s Jails

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 13 2025

Apple Valley Sisters Crowned During Ms. Juneteenth Minnesota Pageant

The Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant, celebrating its second annual event, crowned two sisters from Apple Valley .

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Apple Valley Sisters Crowned During Ms. Juneteenth Minnesota Pageant

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 13 2025

A Closer Look at Proposed Freeway Conversion For Hwy. 252

Some crucial decisions are on the horizon regarding the future of Highway 252 in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park.

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A Closer Look at Proposed Freeway Conversion For Hwy. 252

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 13 2025

MN BCA Investigating Brooklyn Center Police Shooting Of Man With Chainsaw

Brooklyn Center police officers shot a man wielding a chainsaw Wednesday night after a domestic dispute turned into a tense standoff.

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MN BCA Investigating Brooklyn Center Police Shooting Of Man With Chainsaw

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 13 2025

St. Louis Park Welcomes New K9 Officer Rolo, Enhancing Public Safety Capabilities

The City of St. Louis Park officially welcomed its newest four-legged member to the police force as Mayor Nadia Mohamed administered the ceremonial oath of office.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 12 2025

Minneapolis Woman Witnesses Heartbreaking Murder‑Suicide Of 2‑Year‑Old Daughter

A Minneapolis mother endured every parent’s worst nightmare after her partner fatally shot their 2‑year‑old daughter before taking his own life in a murder‑suicide.

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Minneapolis Woman Witnesses Heartbreaking Murder‑Suicide Of 2‑Year‑Old Daughter

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 12 2025

Area 52 Expands to Minnesota, Offering Direct-to-Consumer Hemp-Derived THC Products Statewide

Minnesota residents can now legally order hemp-derived cannabis products from the comfort of their homes

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Area 52 Expands to Minnesota, Offering Direct-to-Consumer Hemp-Derived THC Products Statewide

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 12 2025

Arrest in Blaine Mall Shooting Uncovers Suspect's Link To Earlier Fatal Incident

An arrest in connection with Friday's fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy outside Northtown Mall in Blaine has revealed the suspect's involvement in a separate shooting death.

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Arrest in Blaine Mall Shooting Uncovers Suspect's Link To Earlier Fatal Incident

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 12 2025

Coon Rapids Man Sentenced To Nearly 5 Years For Fatal Stabbing Of Mother's Boyfriend

A Coon Rapids man has been sentenced to a prison term of nearly five years in connection with the fatal stabbing of his mother's boyfriend in May 2024.

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Coon Rapids Man Sentenced To Nearly 5 Years For Fatal Stabbing Of Mother's Boyfriend

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 12 2025

Golden Valley Community Foundation Director Named ‘Citizen Of The Year’

The Golden Valley Rotary Club honored its members and community at its annual awards luncheon on Tuesday.

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Golden Valley Community Foundation Director Named ‘Citizen Of The Year’

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 11 2025

Coon Rapids Connection Summer Edition: Celebrations, Safety, And Community Updates Spark Seasonal Excitement

Residents of Coon Rapids have a fresh drop of summertime updates to look forward to.

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