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Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 6 2025

Anoka County Approves 9.4% Property Tax Levy for 2026 as Officials Confront Structural Budget Pressures and New State Mandates

Anoka County approved a 9.4% property-tax levy increase for 2026, slightly below the 9.9% preliminary rate, adding about $84 to a median $338,000 home’s tax bill.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 6 2025

Messiah Church to Host Free “Jingle Bell BINGO & Soup Supper” This Sunday

Messiah United Methodist Church hosts its free, family-friendly Jingle Bell BINGO & Soup Supper Sunday, Dec. 7, 5–7 p.m., at 17805 County Rd. 6, Plymouth.

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Messiah Church to Host Free “Jingle Bell BINGO & Soup Supper” This Sunday

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Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 6 2025

FacesOfHopeAnoka.org: A New Digital Lifeline for Those Affected by the Opioid Crisis in Anoka County

On Dec. 4, ACOSI launched FacesOfHopeAnoka.org, a digital hub offering opioid resources, personal stories, naloxone info, and community support.

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FacesOfHopeAnoka.org: A New Digital Lifeline for Those Affected by the Opioid Crisis in Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Our Girls Speak for Themselves, the Community Must Choose to Listen

Across the Twin Cities, girls navigate a world that scrutinizes and tests them early; this moment calls the community to listen and affirm their voices.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Our Girls Speak for Themselves, the Community Must Choose to Listen

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Minnesota’s Budget Windfall Masks Looming Fiscal Cliff

Minnesota faces a $2.5 B surplus in 2026–27 but a $3 B structural deficit looms for 2028–29, highlighting short-term gain and long-term fiscal challenges.

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Minnesota’s Budget Windfall Masks Looming Fiscal Cliff

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

The Choreography of Christmas in Coon Rapids: Holiday Lights Tour Opens as Arts Commission Deliberates

Coon Rapids unveils its 2025 Holiday Lights Tour map, guiding residents to 2+ dozen festive home displays during the ongoing contest judging.

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The Choreography of Christmas in Coon Rapids: Holiday Lights Tour Opens as Arts Commission Deliberates

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Coon Rapids Police Captain Graduates from Prestigious Northwestern Leadership Program

On Nov. 21, CRPD honored Patrol Captain Troy Hyland for graduating from Northwestern’s Police Staff & Command program, showcasing leadership excellence.

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Coon Rapids Police Captain Graduates from Prestigious Northwestern Leadership Program

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Anoka County Welcomes New Patrol and Jail Staff in December Swearing-In Ceremony

On Dec. 3, 2025, Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise swore in a new sergeant and nine deputies, strengthening patrol and detention staffing across the county.

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Anoka County Welcomes New Patrol and Jail Staff in December Swearing-In Ceremony

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Amid Deadly Cold, Minneapolis Youth Shelter Opens Its Doors as a Lifesaving “Warming Station”

With arctic cold hitting the Twin Cities, The Bridge for Youth has opened its 22nd St. site as a no-barrier warming station for ages 10–17, protecting youth in crisis.

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Amid Deadly Cold, Minneapolis Youth Shelter Opens Its Doors as a Lifesaving “Warming Station”

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

BREAKING: Minneapolis Gathers for Urgent Citywide Prayer Service Supporting Somali Community and the Twin Cities

Sheletta Brundidge led a citywide prayer at Minneapolis’ Brian Coyle Center, urging unity with Somali families and all Minnesotans facing hardship.

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BREAKING: Minneapolis Gathers for Urgent Citywide Prayer Service Supporting Somali Community and the Twin Cities

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL: The Hardest Working Man in Minnesota? Inside Matt Varilek’s Relentless Push to Grow Jobs and Exports

When Matt Varilek became DEED commissioner in 2023, he took on Minnesota’s workforce, small-business ambitions, and the task of expanding economic opportunity statewide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL: The Hardest Working Man in Minnesota? Inside Matt Varilek’s Relentless Push to Grow Jobs and Exports

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

A Quiet Revolution in Policing: Coon Rapids Embeds Social Workers to Address Crisis, Not Crime

Coon Rapids Police now embeds licensed social workers to co-respond to crises tied to mental health, poverty, and addiction, connecting residents to services over enforcement.

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