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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

Choking On Smoke: Minnesota’s Air Quality Among Worst In The World

A heavy, gray haze has settled over Minnesota — and with it, a dire public health warning.

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

City Of Coon Rapids Issues Mosquito Control Update Amid West Nile Virus Detection

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquito pools in Coon Rapids, prompting an alert from the City.

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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 Sat. Aug 2 2025

DFL Senators Stand In Solidarity With Hormel Workers In Historic Sick Leave Lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit filed this week by workers at Hormel’s meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota, has sparked a wave of solidarity among top DFL lawmakers.

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DFL Senators Stand In Solidarity With Hormel Workers In Historic Sick Leave Lawsuit

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

Secure Your Documents: Free Paper Shredding Services Available for Anoka County Residents

Anoka County residents have secure and environmentally responsible way to dispose of sensitive documents with free paper shredding services at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center.

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Secure Your Documents: Free Paper Shredding Services Available for Anoka County Residents

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Shut Down After Congress Eliminates Funding

CPB, the nonprofit that serves as the primary federal funder of NPR, PBS and more than 1,500 local public television and radio stations is shutting down.

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Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Shut Down After Congress Eliminates Funding

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

MinneapoliMedia Editorial: A Betrayal of Trust - The Perilous Plan to Undermine Hennepin Healthcare

A Betrayal of Trust - The Perilous Plan to Undermine Hennepin Healthcare

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Governor Walz Freezes Medicaid Payments Amid Expanding Federal Fraud Investigation

Governor Tim Walz has ordered a temporary freeze on Medicaid payments to dozens of housing service providers in Minnesota, following investigation into widespread fraud.

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Governor Walz Freezes Medicaid Payments Amid Expanding Federal Fraud Investigation

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Connecting The Skies: Jeff Johnson On Launching The Twin Cities Aerospace Network

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, more than 55 professionals gathered at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. in Minneapolis for the inaugural event of the Twin Cities Aerospace Network (TCAN) .

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Connecting The Skies: Jeff Johnson On Launching The Twin Cities Aerospace Network

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Hormel Workers File Landmark Lawsuit Over Sick Leave Violations

A groundbreaking class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hormel Foods by over 1,600 unionized workers at its Austin, Minnesota, meatpacking plant.

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Hormel Workers File Landmark Lawsuit Over Sick Leave Violations

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

St. Paul Hit By Cyberattack; National Guard Called In To Assist

The City of St. Paul is reeling from a major cyberattack that has disrupted access to both internal systems and public-facing online services.

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St. Paul Hit By Cyberattack; National Guard Called In To Assist

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Brooklyn Center Police Report Nearly 23% Drop In Violent Crime

New Brooklyn Crime police figures this week revealed a positive trend in crime reduction for the city.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

Lingering Wildfire Smoke Prompts Statewide Air Quality Alert In Minnesota

After a turbulent start to the week marked by severe thunderstorms and damaging winds, Minnesotans are now facing persistent and widespread air pollution driven by wildfire smoke.

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Lingering Wildfire Smoke Prompts Statewide Air Quality Alert In Minnesota

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