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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 5 2025

Coon Rapids Hosts Puzzle And Game Swap Event To Promote Sustainability and Community Fun

In the spirit of sustainability, Coon Rapids Recycling Center is calling all board game lovers and puzzle enthusiasts.

Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 5 2025

Applications For Cannabis Business Licenses In Minnesota Will Open This Month

The Office of Cannabis Management paused social equity applications after legal challenges and is now ready to move forward.

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Applications For Cannabis Business Licenses In Minnesota Will Open This Month

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 5 2025

Mayor’s Minutes: Brooklyn Park’s Hollies Winston

Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston talks business growth in the city, legislative priorities and how the city will intervene in the lives of young people to prevent crime.

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Mayor’s Minutes: Brooklyn Park’s Hollies Winston

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 5 2025

Pioneering Latina Law Enforcement Leader, Deputy Chief Pam Barragan, Retires from Saint Paul Police Department

The Saint Paul Police Department bids farewell to one of its most esteemed members, Deputy Chief Pam Barragan.

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Pioneering Latina Law Enforcement Leader, Deputy Chief Pam Barragan, Retires from Saint Paul Police Department

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 5 2025

Brooklyn Park Stands As Sanctuary City Amid Federal Immigration Crackdown

Brooklyn Park city authorities have pledged to maintain the city as a sanctuary for its residents, irrespective of their legal status.

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Brooklyn Park Stands As Sanctuary City Amid Federal Immigration Crackdown

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 4 2025

Coon Rapids' Win Ends 14-Game Losing Streak At Home

Coon Rapids's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They managed a 59-53 win over the Blake Bears.

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Coon Rapids' Win Ends 14-Game Losing Streak At Home

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 4 2025

Blaine Purchases Building For Sports Entertainment District Project

At the Jan. 22 meeting, the Blaine City Council approved the purchase of a building at 2101 105th Avenue, for the continuation of the redevelopment project in the area.

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Blaine Purchases Building For Sports Entertainment District Project

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 4 2025

Blaine Swears In New Police Officers, Promotes Current Members

Blaine Police Department Chief Brian Podany, at the Jan. 22 City Council meeting, swore in five new police officers and promoted four of the departments fully sworn officers.

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Blaine Swears In New Police Officers, Promotes Current Members

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 4 2025

Rep. Ned Carroll Talks Plymouth Bonding Projects And HCMC Funding

Rep. Ned Carroll (DFL-Plymouth) recently toured the Plymouth city center to highlight a need to enhance infrastructure and more in that area.

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Rep. Ned Carroll Talks Plymouth Bonding Projects And HCMC Funding

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 4 2025

Ellison urged federal employees in Minnesota to be cautious, saying, "the benefits being offered are not guaranteed."

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 3 2025

Champlin Park/Coon Rapids Bluebirds Beat Mounds View/Irondale Mustangs In Overtime

The Champlin Park/Coon Rapids Bluebirds hosted the Mounds View/Irondale Mustangs in the action on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2025 in what was expected to be a close game.

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Champlin Park/Coon Rapids Bluebirds Beat Mounds View/Irondale Mustangs In Overtime

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 3 2025

Coon Rapids Snowflake Days Celebrates 61st Anniversary with Winter Fun for All

The city of Coon Rapids is gearing up to celebrate the 61st annual Snowflake Days, a beloved winter festival that brings the community together with a wide range of activities.

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Coon Rapids Snowflake Days Celebrates 61st Anniversary with Winter Fun for All

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 3 2025

Coon Rapids Resident Advances to Semifinals in Texas Roadhouse National Butchering Competition

Coon Rapids resident and butcher for Texas Roadhouse Justino Sanchez qualified for the semifinals of Texas Roadhouse's meat cutting competition

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Coon Rapids Resident Advances to Semifinals in Texas Roadhouse National Butchering Competition

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 3 2025

Blaine Approves Cannabis Zoning, Regulations

The Blaine City Council unanimously approved a new zoning ordinance amendment for cannabis regulations at the Jan. 22 meeting,

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 3 2025

Ham Lake Declines To Support MACTA’s Public Access Funding Modernization Campaign

The city of Ham Lake not supporting the MN Association of Community Telecommunications Administrators (MACTA) in its campaign to modernize funding.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 1 2025

Anoka-Hennepin Receives Clean 2024 Audit

Amid ongoing budget cuts and the challenging financial positions that come with them, the Anoka-Hennepin School District has kept clean audits in its annual audit report.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 1 2025

5 Charged In Tire Iron Attack During Cooper Basketball Game

Three teens, had court dates Friday afternoon to face felony riot and assault charges stemming from attack of a Fridley basketball player during a game.

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5 Charged In Tire Iron Attack During Cooper Basketball Game

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 1 2025

Minnesota Senator Heather Gustafson Proposes Creation Of Independent Inspector General Office For Enhanced State Oversight.

Minnesota may soon see a new watchdog in the state government.

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Minnesota Senator Heather Gustafson Proposes Creation Of Independent Inspector General Office For Enhanced State Oversight.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 1 2025

Eden Prairie Students Rush To Meet Black History Month Contest Deadline; City Maps Out Future Plans

Eden Prairie students are getting their last chance to be part of the city's Black History Month commemorations.

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Eden Prairie Students Rush To Meet Black History Month Contest Deadline; City Maps Out Future Plans

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 1 2025

Hennepin County Law Enforcement Reaffirms Commitment To Community Safety Beyond Immigration Status

Hennepin County law enforcement agencies have said that everyone, regardless of their immigration status, is entitled to protection and aid from the police.

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