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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 21 2025

Coon Rapids Residents Get A Shot At Beautifying Their Homes with City-Funded Grants — Apply by Feb 26

The City of Coon Rapids is beckoning homeowners to beautify their front yards, and it's willing to foot some of the bill.

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Coon Rapids Residents Get A Shot At Beautifying Their Homes with City-Funded Grants — Apply by Feb 26

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 21 2025

Minneapolis Council Member Chavez Commits To Preserving George Floyd Square Against Mayor's Veto

Minneapolis Ward 9 Council Member Jason Chavez highlighted the City Council's commitment to maintaining George Floyd Square as a dedicated space for remembrance and reflection.

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Minneapolis Council Member Chavez Commits To Preserving George Floyd Square Against Mayor's Veto

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 21 2025

A principal In The Wayzata School District Has Been Nominated For A Prestigious Honor.

Ashley Farrington, the principal of Birchview Elementary School in Plymouth, is one of three Minnesota finalists for the National Distinguished Principal Award.

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A principal In The Wayzata School District Has Been Nominated For A Prestigious Honor.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 21 2025

Coming To A Minneapolis Intersection Near You: Speeding, Red Light Cameras Could Start This August

New cameras could be installed at traffic lights as soon as August in Minneapolis, which would be used to issue citations to speeding drivers and red light-runners.

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Coming To A Minneapolis Intersection Near You: Speeding, Red Light Cameras Could Start This August

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 21 2025

U Of M Team Searches For New Wine Grape That Can Survive The Coldest Minnesota Winter

The University of Minnesota hasn't released a red wine grape in nearly 20 years. Researchers are hoping to find a new grape to please wine lovers.

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U Of M Team Searches For New Wine Grape That Can Survive The Coldest Minnesota Winter

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 20 2025

Revised Townhouse Project Wins Coon Rapids City Council Approval

Revised Townhouse Project Wins Coon Rapids City Council Approval

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 20 2025

Minnesota Charities Push Effort To Roll Back E-Pull Tab Restrictions

A February 2023 ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals led to a law later that year to prohibit “open-all” electronic pull tabs.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 20 2025

The Robbinsdale School Board Has Appointed A New Member To Its Ranks After A Recent Resignation.

Kenneth Wutoh was appointed to the board on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Wutoh will take the seat previously held by Sharon Brooks, who resigned early in February.

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The Robbinsdale School Board Has Appointed A New Member To Its Ranks After A Recent Resignation.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 20 2025

Banks Including JPMorgan Chase And Morgan Stanley Reportedly Cutting Back DEI References

Here Are All The Companies Rolling Back DEI

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 19 2025

Our Phones Are Ringing Constantly': Therapists Describe Mental Health Toll On Minnesota Farmers

The suicide rate for men living on Minnesota farms is three times higher than for those who don't. A state program staffed by two professionals offers a lifeline.

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Our Phones Are Ringing Constantly': Therapists Describe Mental Health Toll On Minnesota Farmers

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 19 2025

Blaine Church Turns City Council Gift Into “Hope” For The Community

A North Metro food shelf received an early Valentine’s gift this month.

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Blaine Church Turns City Council Gift Into “Hope” For The Community

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 19 2025

Rep. Vang Talks Return To House Floor

Rep. Samantha Vang (DFL-Brooklyn Center) is stepping into her new role as co-chair of the Legacy Finance Committee, overseeing and parsing through funding requests.

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Rep. Vang Talks Return To House Floor

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