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Coon Rapids Mon. May 5 2025

How One Word In Minnesota Law Is Preventing People With Mental Illness From Getting Help

A family desperate to help their loved one get treatment for a mental illness was surprised to discover resistance from one part of the system they know well: law enforcement.

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Coon Rapids Mon. May 5 2025

MinneapoliMedia's "Meet Your Legislator" Interview Series

Exclusive Interview with Rep. Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley On HF 917 - Expansion of Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

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MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 4 2025

Keeping Our Community Safe: Prescription Drug Take Back Bin

In recognition of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this April, Mille Lacs Health System reminds the community about our secure medication disposal bin available year-round.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Keeping Our Community Safe: Prescription Drug Take Back Bin

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 4 2025

North Central Retired Educators Association presents Scholarship To Genesis Hallie

The North Central Retired Educators Association (NCREA) presented their $500 scholarship to Genesis Hallie at their April gathering.

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North Central Retired Educators Association presents Scholarship To Genesis Hallie

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 4 2025

State Grants For Building Improvements At 2 Anoka County Libraries

State grants have been awarded to Anoka County for building improvements at two of its libraries.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

State Grants For Building Improvements At 2 Anoka County Libraries

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 4 2025

Nonprofit Every Meal Helps Local Schools Fill Weekend Hunger Gap

In Minnesota, one thing is guaranteed: two meals a day during the week for school-age kids.

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Nonprofit Every Meal Helps Local Schools Fill Weekend Hunger Gap

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 4 2025

Brooklyn Park Leaders To Target: ‘We Just Want To Be Partners’

In Brooklyn Park, Mayor Hollies Winston says that if the Minneapolis-based company authentically cares about diversity, it should consider investing in communities close to home.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

Body found in Mississippi River near Coon Rapids Dam

Police in Brooklyn Park say a body was found in the Mississippi River on Thursday afternoon.

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Body found in Mississippi River near Coon Rapids Dam

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

Five Killed During 24 Hours Of Violence In Minneapolis Are Identified

The victims in Tuesday's mass shooting, and Wednesday's reportedly retaliatory shooting, have been identified.

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Five Killed During 24 Hours Of Violence In Minneapolis Are Identified

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

Athena Award Winners Honored

54 high school senior girls from Minneapolis and its suburbs were honored Friday at the annual Athena Awards.

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

New Executive Director Aims to Amplify Perpich’s Statewide Impact

New Perpich Executive Director Allegra Smisek calls her new role a “dream job,” citing the school’s culture of belonging and personalized, project-based learning.

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New Executive Director Aims to Amplify Perpich’s Statewide Impact

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

‘Serenity’ A Theme In MSP Home Remodeling Tour

Marc and Carly love their North Tyrol neighborhood in Golden Valley. Their home is surrounded by nature and the sounds of croaking frogs.

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‘Serenity’ A Theme In MSP Home Remodeling Tour

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

Coon Rapids Police Celebrate Youth Achievements At 50th Annual Police Explorers Conference In Rochester

The Coon Rapids Police Department recently celebrated a milestone with their Police Explorers during the 50th annual Police Explorers Conference in Rochester, MN.

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

Minneapolis Police Join Community To Foster Unity At 'Paths To Peace' Event At George Floyd Square

In a recent community event aimed at promoting peace and unity within Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) took an active role in the Paths to Peace event.

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Minneapolis Police Join Community To Foster Unity At 'Paths To Peace' Event At George Floyd Square

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

AmeriCorps Seeks Tutors for Next School Year

he school year is winding down, but AmeriCorps’ search for tutors to help local school districts for next school year is ramping up.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

AmeriCorps Seeks Tutors for Next School Year

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