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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 15 2025

Gov. Walz Orders Flags At Half-Staff After Killing Of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Shooting Of Sen. John Hoffman

In a solemn gesture of mourning and respect, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered all state and U.S. flags to be flown at killing of Melissa Hortman and husband, Mark.

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Gov. Walz Orders Flags At Half-Staff After Killing Of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Shooting Of Sen. John Hoffman

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Breaking: Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman And Husband Killed In Apparent Politically Motivated Attack; Sen. Hoffman And Wife Injured

Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Husband Killed in Apparent Politically Motivated Attack; Sen. Hoffman and Wife Injured

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Breaking: Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman And Husband Killed In Apparent Politically Motivated Attack; Sen. Hoffman And Wife Injured

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Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday July 12

High: 80°

Low: 67°

Wind: 7 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 0%

Cloudy , with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees. Sunny for the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, sunny in the evening, mist overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Minnesota On Edge: Lawmakers Attacked in Targeted Shootings

Minnesota on Edge: Lawmakers Attacked in Targeted Shootings; Suspect Impersonating Law Enforcement Sought

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Minnesota On Edge: Lawmakers Attacked in Targeted Shootings

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The 26th Annual Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair - Sat Jul 12 9:00 am
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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Anoka’s 2025 Pride Festival Celebrates Inclusivity In The “Halloween Capital Of The World”

Known affectionately as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” Anoka continued to build on a new legacy of inclusivity with its 2nd annual Pride Festival on June 7, 2025.

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Anoka’s 2025 Pride Festival Celebrates Inclusivity In The “Halloween Capital Of The World”

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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.

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

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

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

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

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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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