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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 16 2025

Hennepin County Grand Jury Indicts Vance Boelter On Murder And Attempted Murder Charges

A Hennepin County grand jury has indicted Vance Luther Boelter on multiple charges, including first-degree premeditated murder, attempted first-degree murder, animal cruelty.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 16 2025

Brooklyn Park City Names New Public Works Director As Predecessor Faces Criminal Indictment

The City of Brooklyn Park has appointed Marc Culver as its new Director of Operations and Maintenance.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids event

Fri Aug 15 8:00 pm

PEDAL JAM - Community Bike Event

Adult: $10Children: $5Connect with neighbors during a full day of outdoor fun!

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Durango, Mexico Firefighters Drive Over 2,000 Miles To Seal Sister City Partnership With Anoka County

In a show of dedication and international goodwill, a delegation of firefighters from Durango, Mexico traveled more than 2,000 miles to Anoka to establish sister-city relationship.

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Durango, Mexico Firefighters Drive Over 2,000 Miles To Seal Sister City Partnership With Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Minneapolis Council Concerned About $23M Cuts In Mayor Frey's 2026 Budget Proposal

Minneapolis City Council leaders have raised significant concerns over Mayor Jacob Frey's proposed $2.03 billion budget for 2026, which includes $23 million in cuts.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Minneapolis Park Police Officer Injured When Holstered Gun Fired During Struggle, Charges Say

A 71-year-old Minneapolis Park Police officer was injured Tuesday afternoon when his service weapon discharged during a violent struggle with a suspect.

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Minneapolis Park Police Officer Injured When Holstered Gun Fired During Struggle, Charges Say

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Second DWI Arrest For Minnesota State Senator

Minnesota State Senator Tou Xiong (DFL–Maplewood) was on early Thursday morning arrested, second time in his legislative career, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI).

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Second DWI Arrest For Minnesota State Senator

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Man Charged In Cyberstalking The Widow Of Slain UHC CEO

A man from upstate New York has been charged with federal cyberstalking for allegedly leaving a series of threatening voicemails for widow of UnitedHealthcare.

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Man Charged In Cyberstalking The Widow Of Slain UHC CEO

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Minneapolis Braces For Thursday Afternoon Storms — Peak Risk After 1 p.m.

Minneapolis residents should prepare for a shift in the weather Thursday, August 14, as forecasters warn of scattered thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m.

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Minneapolis Braces For Thursday Afternoon Storms — Peak Risk After 1 p.m.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Fridley Police Launch First-Ever Private Property License Plate Reader Program To Tackle Crime

The Fridley Police Department is testing a new strategy to deter and solve crime—by placing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in locations the city has never used before.

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Fridley Police Launch First-Ever Private Property License Plate Reader Program To Tackle Crime

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

New Minnesota DWI Law, Inspired By Deadly Crash, Now In Effect

A sweeping overhaul of Minnesota’s impaired-driving laws is now in force, closing dangerous loopholes and aiming to prevent repeat drunk-driving tragedies.

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New Minnesota DWI Law, Inspired By Deadly Crash, Now In Effect

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Brooklyn Park Families Learn Cycling In Free Bike Class

A free program is making the world of cycling more accessible for Brooklyn Park families. It’s simply called “Learn to Ride a Bike,”.

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