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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Brooklyn Park Teen Dies In Northtown Mall Shooting, One Suspect Detained

A 15-year-old Brooklyn Park resident, Sudais Abdi Omar, has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening in the Northtown Mall in Blaine.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Woodbury Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gifted Customized Running Chair

A special road race around Lake Phelan in St. Paul, Minnesota gave runners of all abilities the chance to compete.

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Woodbury Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gifted Customized Running Chair

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Third Graders And Seniors Bond Through Pen Pal Program In Andover

For months, third graders at Crooked Lake Elementary in Andover, Minnesota have been trading letters with pen pals a few generations older.

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Third Graders And Seniors Bond Through Pen Pal Program In Andover

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Dahir Named Officer Of the Year, As Saint Paul's Police Department Celebrates Its Finest

Saint Paul Police Department Celebrates Its Finest: Officer Dahir Named Officer Of the Year, Sgt. O'Donnell Honored As Detective Of The Year

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Meet The Legislator Interview Series: A Conversation With Senator Jim Abeler

At a time when hyper-partisanship and ideological divides dominate the national conversation, Senator Jim Abeler still believes in the power of common ground in policymaking..

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Meet The Legislator Interview Series: A Conversation With Senator Jim Abeler

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 8 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Approves Key Financial And Infrastructure Initiatives

he Coon Rapids City Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, made significant decisions impacting the city's financial outlook and infrastructure maintenance.

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Coon Rapids City Council Approves Key Financial And Infrastructure Initiatives

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 8 2025

Coon Rapids Prepares For Spectacular 4th Of July Celebration, July 2-4

Coon Rapids is gearing up for its highly anticipated 4th of July Celebration, a three-day extravaganza promising family-friendly fun and Minnesota's top fireworks displays.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 8 2025

Blaine City Council Narrowly Approves Premise Permit for Community Charities

The Blaine City Council recently granted a premise permit for lawful gambling activity to Community Charities of Minnesota.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 7 2025

BREAKING: Search For Missing Columbia Heights Teen Manny Collins Escalates With Intensive Landfill Operation In Elk River.

A significant operation is currently underway at the Waste Management Landfill in Elk River in efforts to locate Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr., 16-year-old Columbia Heights teenager.

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BREAKING: Search For Missing Columbia Heights Teen Manny Collins Escalates With Intensive Landfill Operation In Elk River.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 7 2025

Coon Rapids Police Host Bean Bag Tournament To Support "Shop with A Cop" During Fourth Of July Festivities

The Coon Rapids Police Department is inviting the community to showcase their aiming skills at the upcoming Bean Bag Tournament, as part of the city's Fourth of July festivities.

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Coon Rapids Police Host Bean Bag Tournament To Support Shop with A Cop During Fourth Of July Festivities

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 7 2025

North Memorial Nurses Picket Over Contract Fight

Nurses across Minnesota hit the pavement this week to highlight their ongoing contract fight with hospital executives.

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North Memorial Nurses Picket Over Contract Fight

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 7 2025

Popular North Metro Farm Adding An Apple Orchard

In a few years, North Metro residents will soon have another option for fall fun.

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Popular North Metro Farm Adding An Apple Orchard

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 7 2025

Minneapolis City Council Orders Independent Review Of Federal Actions At Lake And Bloomington

Transparency and accountability are on the Minneapolis City Council's agenda following recent federal actions at East Lake and Bloomington.

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Minneapolis City Council Orders Independent Review Of Federal Actions At Lake And Bloomington

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 7 2025

Minnesota Lawmakers To Finalize Bipartisan Balanced State Budget In One-Day Special Session Monday

Minnesota state legislators are set to convene a one-day special session on Monday, June 9 to finalize and pass the remaining budget bills for the upcoming biennium.

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Minnesota Lawmakers To Finalize Bipartisan Balanced State Budget In One-Day Special Session Monday

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 6 2025

Coon Rapids Police Boost Road Safety Initiatives, Pledge Could Win Residents Family Safety Packs

The Coon Rapids Police Department is doubling down on road safety with a pledge that could net residents a Family Safety Pack.

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