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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 9 2025

Coon Rapids Proposes 7.62% Tax Levy Increase for 2026

The Coon Rapids City Council has approved a preliminary 2026 property tax levy of $41,295,381, marking a 7.62% increase over the 2025 levy.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 9 2025

Father and Son Honored for Heroic Actions in Coon Rapids Emergency

A moment of profound gratitude and community spirit marked the September 2, 2025, Coon Rapids City Council meeting

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Father and Son Honored for Heroic Actions in Coon Rapids Emergency

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Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday September 9

High: 68°

Low: 61°

Wind: 14 MPH S

Chance of rain: 84%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees. Thundery outbreaks in nearby in the morning, fog for the afternoon and evening, thundery outbreaks in nearby overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 9 2025

Anoka advances $2.5 million sale for Highland Park redevelopment

The Anoka City Council on August 18, 2025, advanced an ordinance to sell roughly 15 acres of city-owned land in the Highland Park

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 9 2025

Blaine to Launch Junior Citizens Academy for High School Students

The City of Blaine will introduce a Junior Citizens Academy this October, offering high school students a hands-on look at public safety careers and daily operations.

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Blaine to Launch Junior Citizens Academy for High School Students

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 9 2025

Man Fatally Shot in South Minneapolis Front Yard

A man was found dead in the front yard of a Minneapolis home early Monday following reports of gunfire near Chicago and Franklin avenues.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Hidden Epidemic: Why Minnesota is Seeing a Surge in Dizziness and Balance Disorders

Across Minnesota, clinics are noticing a significant rise in patients seeking treatment for dizziness and balance disorders.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Hidden Epidemic: Why Minnesota is Seeing a Surge in Dizziness and Balance Disorders

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

The Anoka County Brotherhood Council In Final Outdoor Produce Giveaway of the Season

The last outdoor produce distribution of the year will take place on Friday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Pavilion

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

Rapids Honda Gears Up for 5th Annual Car Show & Dyno Challenge

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, car enthusiasts, families, and community members will gather at Rapids Honda in Coon Rapids for the 5th Annual Car Show & Dyno Challenge.

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Rapids Honda Gears Up for 5th Annual Car Show & Dyno Challenge

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

Andover Walmart Donates to Anoka County’s “Shop With A Cop”

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is thanking Walmart’s Andover Supercenter for its generous donation to this year’s Shop With A Cop program.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

Community Safety Night at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church — Sept. 25, 2025

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church will host a Community Safety Night on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, offering residents an open forum to hear directly from local public-safety officials

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

Helicopter Crash Near Airlake Airport in Lakeville Kills All On Board

Helicopter crash Saturday afternoon near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, kills everyone on board and triggers a multi-agency investigation led by federal aviation authorities.

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Helicopter Crash Near Airlake Airport in Lakeville Kills All On Board

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

Coon Creek Regional Trail Pedestrian Bridge Taking Shape Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

Construction is underway on the long-anticipated pedestrian bridge connecting the Coon Creek Regional Trail across Coon Rapids Boulevard.

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Coon Creek Regional Trail Pedestrian Bridge Taking Shape Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

Major Anchor Departures and Staffing Shifts Reshape KARE 11

KARE 11, the Twin Cities’ NBC affiliate, is undergoing significant changes as several of its most recognizable anchors and reporters depart the station.

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Major Anchor Departures and Staffing Shifts Reshape KARE 11

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

St. Paul Man Faces Federal and State Charges in Minneapolis Carjacking, Crash That Killed Two Women

A St. Paul man with a long history of violent offenses is facing federal and state charges after a chaotic carjacking spree and high-speed police pursuit ended in death of 2.

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St. Paul Man Faces Federal and State Charges in Minneapolis Carjacking, Crash That Killed Two Women

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 6 2025

2025 Construction Season Underway Across Coon Rapids

The City of Coon Rapids has launched its 2025 construction season, with projects ranging from neighborhood street reconstruction to sewer improvements.

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