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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 13 2025

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Announces Fall/Winter Hours Effective October 1

The Coon Rapids City Recycling Center has transitioned to its fall and winter operating schedule, which took effect on October 1 and will remain in place through March.

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Coon Rapids Recycling Center Announces Fall/Winter Hours Effective October 1

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 13 2025

Ramsey Man Critically Injured After Vehicle Strikes Bridge Deck on Highway 10

A 28-year-old Ramsey man was critically injured late Tuesday night, October 7, after his vehicle left the roadway and struck a bridge deck along eastbound Highway 10

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Ramsey Man Critically Injured After Vehicle Strikes Bridge Deck on Highway 10

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 13 2025

New Commuter Bus Pilot to Replace Northstar Rail for Big Lake, Elk River Riders

A new pilot commuter bus service is set to launch between Big Lake and Elk River and downtown Minneapolis beginning January 5, 2026, replacing the Northstar Commuter Rail line.

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New Commuter Bus Pilot to Replace Northstar Rail for Big Lake, Elk River Riders

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 13 2025

Former Minnesota State Trooper Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges

A former Minnesota State Trooper, Jeremy Francis Plonski, 42, has pleaded guilty in federal court to producing and distributing child pornography

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Former Minnesota State Trooper Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025

Coon Rapids Fire Department Welcomes Community to Annual Open House at New Station #3

The Coon Rapids Fire Department hosted its annual Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 11.

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Coon Rapids Fire Department Welcomes Community to Annual Open House at New Station #3

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025

Minnesota Senate Queer Caucus Marks National Coming Out Day, Calls for Continued Equality and Visibility

The Minnesota State Senate Queer Caucus today issued a statement in recognition of National Coming Out Day, honoring the courage of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.

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Minnesota Senate Queer Caucus Marks National Coming Out Day, Calls for Continued Equality and Visibility

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025

Blaine Police to Host Inaugural ‘Pickleball with the Police’ Community Event

Blaine Police Department (BPD) is launching a new community outreach initiative, Pickleball with the Police, inviting residents to meet officers in a relaxed and friendly setting.

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Blaine Police to Host Inaugural ‘Pickleball with the Police’ Community Event

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025

Senate Committee Examines Rising Healthcare Costs in Northfield

Sen. Lindsey Port and colleagues hear directly from Minnesotans on the growing strain of insurance and care expenses.

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Senate Committee Examines Rising Healthcare Costs in Northfield

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025

VocalEssence and Melanie DeMore Release New Album How to Hold On: Songs of Comfort and Solace

VocalEssence, the renowned Twin Cities choral organization, joins forces with three-time Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and vocal activist Melanie DeMore to release new album.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 11 2025

Twin Cities Organizations Host Free Food Distributions for Community on Saturday

Local community organizations are providing Twin Cities families with vital food and resources this weekend on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

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Twin Cities Organizations Host Free Food Distributions for Community on Saturday

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 11 2025

Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy Named “Infrastructure Champion” for Advocacy on Behalf of Minnesota’s Skilled Workforce

Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL–St. Paul) named “Infrastructure Champion” by the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA).

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Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy Named “Infrastructure Champion” for Advocacy on Behalf of Minnesota’s Skilled Workforce

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 11 2025

Rocky’s Pumpkin Patch Returns to Coon Rapids October 18 with Free Pumpkins, Trick-or-Treating, and Family Fun

The City of Coon Rapids and the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation are inviting families to celebrate fall at Rocky’s Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 18.

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Rocky’s Pumpkin Patch Returns to Coon Rapids October 18 with Free Pumpkins, Trick-or-Treating, and Family Fun

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