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Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Building Safety Month: Fortify Your Home with Fire, Water, and Disaster Preparedness

As Building Safety Month continues, Week 3 shines a crucial spotlight on proactive measures homeowners can take to safeguard their residences and the well-being of their families.

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Building Safety Month: Fortify Your Home with Fire, Water, and Disaster Preparedness

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Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Japanese Retailer Daiso To Open Second Twin Cities Store This Weekend

If you missed Daiso’s grand opening in Crystal last month, you’ll soon have another opportunity to experience the frenzy surrounding the popular Japanese bargain store.

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Japanese Retailer Daiso To Open Second Twin Cities Store This Weekend

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Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Minnesota High School Grad Rates Reach Record High: How Local Districts Fared

Osseo Area Schools have something to celebrate. For the first time in five years, its high school graduation rate surpassed the state rate.

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Minnesota High School Grad Rates Reach Record High: How Local Districts Fared

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Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Confront Multi-Million Dollar Budget Crunch for 2025-26

Minnesota's largest school district, Anoka-Hennepin, is grappling with a huge budget shortfall for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, a concern for future educational resources.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Anoka County Fights Mosquitoes With Drones: New High-Tech Pesticide Dispersal In Coon Rapids

Residents of Anoka County are witnessing a high-tech update in the ongoing battle against mosquitoes using drones.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Red Flag Warning Issued On Monday (05/12) In Minneapolis Region Amid Rising Temperatures And Fire Risk, Air Quality Alert for Vulnerable Groups

The Minneapolis region is currently under a Red Flag Warning due to the blend of soaring temperatures, gusty winds, and extremely low humidity.

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Red Flag Warning Issued On Monday (05/12) In Minneapolis Region Amid Rising Temperatures And Fire Risk, Air Quality Alert for Vulnerable Groups

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Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Brooklyn Park Seeks State Help To Fund CAC Expansion

With only 10 days left in the legislative session, officials in Brooklyn Park are pushing for funding to expand the Community Activity Center.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Nonprofit Proof Alliance Helps Families With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Proof Alliance is a nonprofit that helps Minnesota families dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) find resources and connection.

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Nonprofit Proof Alliance Helps Families With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

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Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Minnesota Senate Passes Bipartisan Energy Budget, Paving Way Toward 100% Clean Energy by 2040

In a decisive step toward a cleaner energy future, the Minnesota Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan energy budget and policy package led by Senator Nick Frentz.

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Minnesota Senate Passes Bipartisan Energy Budget, Paving Way Toward 100% Clean Energy by 2040

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Coon Rapids Mon. May 12 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Invites Public To "Coffee With A Cop" Event For Community Engagement

Coon Rapids Police Department hosts their "Coffee with a Cop" event on May 13th

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. May 12 2025

Blaine Approves New Extension At Goddard School

At the Blaine City Council meeting held on Monday, May 5, 2025, the council members unanimously approved a conditional use permit amendment for an expansion at The Goddard School

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. May 12 2025

Local Leaders Discuss Workforce Readiness at Elk River Chamber Luncheon

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, a significant gathering of over 35 local business and community leaders convened at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Elk River for a discussion on workforce.

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Local Leaders Discuss Workforce Readiness at Elk River Chamber Luncheon

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