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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 11 2025

Anoka County License and Passport Services to Operate on Reduced Schedule for Christmas Holiday

Anoka County License and Passport offices will close early at noon on Dec. 24 and close all day Dec. 25 for Christmas, with normal hours resuming Dec. 26.

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Anoka County License and Passport Services to Operate on Reduced Schedule for Christmas Holiday

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 11 2025

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response After Overnight Clipper Dumps More Than Seven Inches

A fast moving Alberta Clipper brought heavy early season snow to Coon Rapids and Anoka County, prompting full plowing, hazardous travel, and widespread school schedule changes.

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Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response After Overnight Clipper Dumps More Than Seven Inches

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 11 2025

Bunker Beach Opens 2026 Season Pass Sales with Early Discounts and Expanded Summer Schedule

Bunker Beach Water Park season passes for 2026 are now on sale, offering early discounts and an expanded schedule at Minnesota’s largest outdoor water park in Coon Rapids.

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Bunker Beach Opens 2026 Season Pass Sales with Early Discounts and Expanded Summer Schedule

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 11 2025

Fridley Care Facility Fire Prompts Evacuation and Arrest as Multi Agency Investigation Continues

A predawn fire at The Estates at Fridley caused a partial evacuation, a hospitalization, and an arrest of a resident as the suspected in the blaze, prompting an emergency response.

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Fridley Care Facility Fire Prompts Evacuation and Arrest as Multi Agency Investigation Continues

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota at the Brink. The Anoka-Hennepin County School Crisis Is No Longer a Warning. It Is a Reckoning

Minnesota faces a moment of truth as Anoka-Hennepin’s escalating labor crisis nears a strike, the result of years of conflict, underfunding, division, and political paralysis.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota at the Brink. The Anoka-Hennepin County School Crisis Is No Longer a Warning. It Is a Reckoning

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Winter Storm Sweeps Minnesota with Heavy Snow and Wintry Mix, Forcing School Changes and Disrupting Travel

A fast-moving Alberta Clipper on Dec. 9 brought heavy snow north and a wintry mix south, causing hazardous travel, crashes, flight delays, and early school dismissals.

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Winter Storm Sweeps Minnesota with Heavy Snow and Wintry Mix, Forcing School Changes and Disrupting Travel

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response as Winter Storm Warning Takes Effect

Coon Rapids has activated a full snow response as a Winter Storm Warning forecasts 4 -7 inches of snow, with the fast-moving system expected Tuesday and Wednesday disruptions.

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Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response as Winter Storm Warning Takes Effect

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Coon Rapids Prepares for Overnight Closure as Crews Install New Pedestrian Bridge Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

Coon Rapids Blvd will close Dec 11 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dec 12 as crews lift a new arched pedestrian bridge, a major Port Riverwalk pedestrian-safety upgrade.

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Coon Rapids Prepares for Overnight Closure as Crews Install New Pedestrian Bridge Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital and Mercy Hospital earned U.S. News’ 2026 High Performing designation, recognizing both sites as top national providers of maternity care.

The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital and Mercy Hospital earned U.S. News’ 2026 High Performing designation, recognizing both sites as top national maternity care providers.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Blaine Detective James Ross Honored as Minnesota Wild Community Hero for Distinguished Service

Detective James Ross of the Blaine Police Department was recognized as the Minnesota Wild Community Hero on December 11, celebrating his enduring service and community engagement.

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Blaine Detective James Ross Honored as Minnesota Wild Community Hero for Distinguished Service

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Anoka Hennepin Educators Advance Strike Authorization After Major Rally

After a rally of about 1,000 educators, the Anoka Hennepin union voted to proceed with a strike authorization. Leaders warned a strike is a last resort unless the district acts.

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Anoka Hennepin Educators Advance Strike Authorization After Major Rally

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Coon Rapids Tue. Dec 9 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When a Sacred Space Burns: What the Prior Lake Fire Asks of Minnesota

A pre-dawn fire destroyed the Masjid Hamza Al Mahmood Foundation and Baitul Hikmah Academy in Prior Lake, collapsing part of the roof, leaving the community shaken.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When a Sacred Space Burns: What the Prior Lake Fire Asks of Minnesota

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