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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 12 2025

Special Election Scheduled For Sept. 16 To Fill Late Rep. Melissa Hortman’s House Seat

A special election has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to fill the vacant Minnesota House of Representatives seat formerly held by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 12 2025

Future Legal Minds Get Real-World Insight At Anoka County Mock Trial Camp

First launched in 2023, the Anoka County Mock Trial Camp paused operations in 2024 due to lack of funding.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 12 2025

Debate Swells Around Fish Lake Regulations as Maple Grove Launches 30-Year Review

For the first time in over 30 years, the Maple Grove Lake Quality Commission is reviewing water activity regulations on Fish Lake.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 12 2025

Two Shot In Chaotic St. Paul Shopping Area Incident; Suspect Dies by Suicide After Police Shootout

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Coon Rapids Secures $118K In Watershed Grants To Advance Water Quality And Sewer Infrastructure Projects

The Coon Rapids City Council has unanimously approved the acceptance of two grants totaling $118,000 from the Coon Creek Watershed District.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Anoka County Reflects On Tragic Loss Of Rep. Hortman And Husband, Looks To Community Safety And Infrastructure Improvements

Anoka County Board of Commissioners opened its latest meeting with a somber reflection on the tragic losses state officials and attempted killing of another.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Record-Breaking Target USA Cup Returns To Blaine, Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Global Participation

The city of Blaine is once again set to become a global hub for youth soccer as the 2025 Target USA Cup kicks off July 11–19 at the National Sports Center (NSC).

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Record-Breaking Target USA Cup Returns To Blaine, Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Global Participation

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

UCare’s Withdrawal From Medicaid Plans To Affect 88,000 Minnesotans In 11 Counties

More than 88,000 Minnesotans will need to find new health coverage this fall as UCare prepares to exit Medicaid programs in 11 counties starting September 1, 2025.

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UCare’s Withdrawal From Medicaid Plans To Affect 88,000 Minnesotans In 11 Counties

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Minnesota House Oversight Committee Reconvenes, Addresses Medicaid Oversight And Fraud Prevention Following Lawmaker Attacks

In a somber but determined return to legislative business, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee convened Tuesday.

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Minnesota House Oversight Committee Reconvenes, Addresses Medicaid Oversight And Fraud Prevention Following Lawmaker Attacks

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission Launches "Meet The Trees!" Campaign, Spotlighting Black Cherry For July

The Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission is inviting residents to deepen their connection with the city's natural environment through its new "Meet the Trees!" program.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Father Charged with Second-Degree Murder In Death Of 16-Year-Old Manny Collins

Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. appeared in Anoka County District Court this morning following his arrest in connection with the tragic death of his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Spring Lake Park Council Deadlocks On Pet Store Ban, Ordinance Fails In 2–2 Vote

In a split vote Monday evening, the Spring Lake Park City Council rejected a proposed ordinance that would have prohibited the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet stores.

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