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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 20 2025

1,400 U Of M Workers Prepared to Strike As Students Come Back From Vacation

The start of the academic year at the University of Minnesota is facing potential disruption as more than 1,400 service workers have voted to authorize a strike.

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1,400 U Of M Workers Prepared to Strike As Students Come Back From Vacation

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 20 2025

Medtronic Reports Strong Q1, Driven By Cardiac Technology And Product Innovation

Medtronic plc, the global medical technology company with operational headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota, announced robust financial results for its first fiscal quarter of 2026.

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Medtronic Reports Strong Q1, Driven By Cardiac Technology And Product Innovation

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 19 2025

Coon Rapids City Gears Up For A Packed Late Summer Schedule

Coon Rapids residents have plenty of reasons to stay engaged this month as the city’s Senior Center and community partners roll out a slate of activities.

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Coon Rapids City Gears Up For A Packed Late Summer Schedule

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 19 2025

Weather Delays Riverwind Park Pickleball Court Resurfacing

Pickleball players in Coon Rapids will need to wait a little longer before returning to the courts at Riverwind Park (11708 Bittersweet St. NW).

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Weather Delays Riverwind Park Pickleball Court Resurfacing

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 19 2025

Colorful Blaine Water Tower Gets $1.2 Million Makeover

For many Minnesota communities, water towers aren’t just infrastructure—they’re landmarks that define the skyline.

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Colorful Blaine Water Tower Gets $1.2 Million Makeover

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 19 2025

The Urgency Room Opens In Golden Valley On Aug. 18

Golden Valley will soon have a new place for people in need of urgent care.

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The Urgency Room Opens In Golden Valley On Aug. 18

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 19 2025

Crystal Anti-Litter Efforts Start At The Top

Most mornings, if you want to see Mayor Julie Deshler in Crystal, you have to look at the busiest intersection in town: Bass Lake Road and Broadway.

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Crystal Anti-Litter Efforts Start At The Top

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 18 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Minnesota Get-Together: A Celebration Of Our Past And Future

On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the gates of the Minnesota State Fair will open once again, ushering in twelve days of wonder, indulgence, and connection till Labor Day, September 1.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Minnesota Get-Together: A Celebration Of Our Past And Future

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 18 2025

Coon Rapids City Recycling Program: Helping Residents And Small Businesses Go Green

The Coon Rapids City’s Recycling Division is leading the way in responsible waste management, operating under the guidelines of the state.

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Coon Rapids City Recycling Program: Helping Residents And Small Businesses Go Green

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 18 2025

Pohlad Family Reverses Course, Retains Ownership of Minnesota Twins

After months of speculation, the Pohlad family, long-time owners of the Minnesota Twins, have announced they will no longer sell the Major League Baseball franchise.

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Pohlad Family Reverses Course, Retains Ownership of Minnesota Twins

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 18 2025

Robbery Spree Near State Fairgrounds Prompts Emergency Alert, Ends With Arrest And Ongoing Manhunt

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, a string of armed robberies in the eastern Twin Cities metro triggered a police chase, an emergency alert near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

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Robbery Spree Near State Fairgrounds Prompts Emergency Alert, Ends With Arrest And Ongoing Manhunt

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 18 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | A Conversation with Adam Duininck, President & CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council & Downtown Improvement District

Few leaders embody the intersection of labor, policy, and urban development quite like Adam Duininck.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | A Conversation with Adam Duininck, President & CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council & Downtown Improvement District

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