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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.

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AmeriCorps Seeks Tutors for Next School Year

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

Minnesota State Colleges in Brooklyn Park React to Proposed Tuition Hikes

State colleges and universities across Minnesota are bracing for tuition hikes for the 2026-27 school year.

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Minnesota State Colleges in Brooklyn Park React to Proposed Tuition Hikes

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 2 2025

Nation’s 1st Hmong charter school celebrates 25 years

Labeled the first Hmong-focused public charter school in the nation, it serves as a resource for all students.

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Nation’s 1st Hmong charter school celebrates 25 years

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 1 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Holds Swearing-In Ceremony

On April 10 the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office proudly hosted a swearing-in ceremony for those who have been hired on to the roles of detective, deputy, and detention deputy.

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 1 2025

Blaine Approves Preliminary Plat At Lexington And 125th

The Blaine City Council unanimously approved a preliminary plat at the Lexington and 125th southwest parcel, by a vote of 6-0.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 1 2025

Anoka's Lindenberg Selected By Las Vegas In NFL Draft

Anoka’s Cody Lindenberg was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the seventh round of the NFL Draft April 26.

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Anoka's Lindenberg Selected By Las Vegas In NFL Draft

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 1 2025

Golden Valley Church Offers ‘Blessings Box’ For Families In Need

A church in Golden Valley is making it easy for neighbors to get a little extra help.

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Golden Valley Church Offers ‘Blessings Box’ For Families In Need

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 1 2025

Maple Grove Lands $132M Biotech Testing Hub

Maple Grove is set to become home to a significant new development as the U.S. tries to ramp up innovations in industrial biotechnology.

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Maple Grove Lands $132M Biotech Testing Hub

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