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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 29 2025

Robin Westman, Transgender Woman and Former Student, Identified as Minneapolis Church Shooter

A tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis on August 27 left two children dead and 18 others injured.

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Robin Westman, Transgender Woman and Former Student, Identified as Minneapolis Church Shooter

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 29 2025

Governor Walz Deploys State Resources to Support Minneapolis Public Safety

In response to the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Governor Tim Walz has deployed state law enforcement personnel to bolster public safety.

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Governor Walz Deploys State Resources to Support Minneapolis Public Safety

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 29 2025

Anoka County Secures $100,000 State Grant to Support At-Risk Youth

Anoka County has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to enhance support services for at-risk youth.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 28 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Cookout with the Cops: Building Trust in the Wake of Tragedy

In the wake of the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School yesterday, the Anoka Police Department's annual "Cookout with the Cops" takes on heightened significance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Cookout with the Cops: Building Trust in the Wake of Tragedy

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 28 2025

Cookout With the Cops Today at John Ward Park: Free Food and School-Supply Drive

The Anoka Police Department will host its annual “Cookout with the Cops” today, Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. at John Ward Park, 2400 Forest Ave., Anoka.

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Cookout With the Cops Today at John Ward Park: Free Food and School-Supply Drive

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 28 2025

Burl Oaks Park Playground Gets Full Makeover; New Equipment Arrives Mid-September

Burl Oaks Park in Coon Rapids is getting a fresh new look.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 28 2025

Anoka County Board Approves $1.395 Million Grant For Family Homeless Prevention

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners approves accepting a $1.395 million grant for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 28 2025

Hennepin County Offers Free Vaccination Clinics For Children

With school nearly back in session for most students, Hennepin County is offering free walk-in vaccine clinics for anyone age 18 and younger.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Minneapolis School Shooting Leaves Two Children Dead, 17 Injured; Suspect Also Dead

Police Chief O’Hara: “The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible.”

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Minneapolis School Shooting Leaves Two Children Dead, 17 Injured; Suspect Also Dead

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Former DFL Staffer Ian Oundo Launches Bid For Minnesota Senate Seat In District 35

Coon Rapids businessman and former party organizer challenges Republican Sen. Jim Abeler in closely watched suburban district.

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Former DFL Staffer Ian Oundo Launches Bid For Minnesota Senate Seat In District 35

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Kinetic Group To Raise Ammunition Prices Nationwide This Fall

Increases of 3–12% will affect rifle, handgun, and shotshell ammunition across Federal, Remington, CCI, Speer, Fiocchi, and other brands starting October 1

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Kinetic Group To Raise Ammunition Prices Nationwide This Fall

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Cookout With The Cops Is Thursday At John Ward Park; Free Food And School-Supply Drive

he Anoka Police Department will host its annual “Cookout with the Cops” on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. at John Ward Park (2400 Forest Ave., Anoka).

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Cookout With The Cops Is Thursday At John Ward Park; Free Food And School-Supply Drive

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