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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

Anoka‑Hennepin School District Receives National Music Education Recognition

The Anoka‑Hennepin School District has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top communities for music education.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

U.S. Rep. Morrison Visits Plymouth To Promote Police Recruiting Bill

A federal bill aims to increase funding for police recruitment and retention efforts.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday September 17

High: 82°

Low: 65°

Wind: 5 MPH S

Chance of rain: 60%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees. Thundery outbreaks in nearby in the morning, overcast during the afternoon, thundery outbreaks in nearby during the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

Minneapolis Expands Civil Rights Protections For Formerly Incarcerated People

City ordinance now prohibits discrimination based on criminal history, height, weight, and housing status

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hennepin Healthcare Board Members to Hold Press Conference Opposing County Board Resolution

Board Chair Mohamed Omar, members of the Hennepin Healthcare & community leaders will hold a press conference to oppose proposed Hennepin County Board of Commissioners dissolution.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Not Again: Are Minnesota’s Teens Disappearing Right Under Our Noses?

HELP POLICE FIND MISSING MINNESOTA CHILDREN – please share!

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Not Again: Are Minnesota’s Teens Disappearing Right Under Our Noses?

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

MISSING CHILD – Victoria Alexandria Jackson, Missing 12-year-Old Girl - PLEASE SHARE

Minneapolis Police Department urgently needs your help locating Victoria Alexandria Jackson, a missing 12-

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MISSING CHILD – Victoria Alexandria Jackson, Missing 12-year-Old Girl - PLEASE SHARE

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

Dozens of New Minnesota Laws Take Effect August 1

A broad slate of new Minnesota laws officially went into effect Friday, August 1.

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Dozens of New Minnesota Laws Take Effect August 1

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

Hennepin County Seeks Feedback For Crash-Prone Brooklyn Park Intersection

Every day, more than 33,000 vehicles travel through the intersection of County Road 81 and Interstate 94. Brooklyn Park police say it’s also one of the most dangerous.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

In the wake of unprecedented political violence that shook Minnesota and the nation, MinneapoliMedia sat down with Rep. Bidal Duran (R – District 02A) for an exclusive interview.

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MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 3 2025

Authorities Seek Public’s Help After Automatic Gunfire Incident In Columbia Heights

The Columbia Heights Police Department and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance as they investigate a shots-fired incident.

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Authorities Seek Public’s Help After Automatic Gunfire Incident In Columbia Heights

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 3 2025

City Of Blaine Updates Sign Ordinance To Clarify Temporary Sign Permit Rules

The City of Blaine has formally updated its zoning code to better regulate temporary signage, following the City Council’s adoption of Ordinance 25‑2582 on July 8, 2025.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

Coon Rapids Celebrates Completion Of Decade-Long, $17.4M Park Bond Improvement Projects

Coon Rapids City Park Bond Improvement Projects Complete

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