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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 4 2026

Minnesota Activates Seasonal Weight Limits to Protect Local Streets

Spring thaw is here. Minnesota caps axle weight at 5 tons on city streets starting March 3. Ignore it and risk fines. Comply and save the roads.

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Minnesota Activates Seasonal Weight Limits to Protect Local Streets

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 4 2026

Minnesota Legislature Moves to Designate Highway 610 as the Hortman Memorial Highway

Minnesota lawmakers move to rename Hwy 610 the Hortman Memorial Highway, honoring the Speaker and her husband assassinated in political violence in 2025.

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Minnesota Legislature Moves to Designate Highway 610 as the Hortman Memorial Highway

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 4 2026

Minnesota Sues Federal Government Over Withheld Medicaid Funds

AG Ellison sues Trump administration for illegally withholding $243M in Medicaid. 1.2M Minnesotans hang in the balance. A restraining order sought.

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Minnesota Sues Federal Government Over Withheld Medicaid Funds

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 4 2026

Minnesota’s Armed Citizenry Grows: A 15 Percent Rise in Carry Permits, a Record Crime Count, and an Early 2026 Surge

MN carry permits jump 15% to 65,961 in 2025; 375K active statewide. BCA logs 5,647 crimes by permit holders, but under 3% involved a firearm.

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Minnesota’s Armed Citizenry Grows: A 15 Percent Rise in Carry Permits, a Record Crime Count, and an Early 2026 Surge

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Fraud Versus Funding: The $3.7 Billion Surplus and the Test of Minnesota’s Governing Character

A $3.7B surplus demands statesmanship, not spectacle. Minnesota must unite reform with investment or fail its covenant with taxpayers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Fraud Versus Funding: The $3.7 Billion Surplus and the Test of Minnesota’s Governing Character

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

Xcel Energy’s High-Voltage Upgrade Brings Helicopters to Coon Rapids Parks as Grid Modernization Accelerates

Helicopters hit Coon Rapids parks March 2–13 as Xcel Energy replaces shield wires on a 345kV line. This grid upgrade reinforces the shift from coal to Sherco’s new solar hub.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

Behind the Badge in Coon Rapids: Inside the Community Police Academy’s Final Night

Coon Rapids Police closed their 7-week academy with a K9 demo by Officer Yang and King. The program offers residents a transparent, deep dive into the grit and duty of policing.

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Behind the Badge in Coon Rapids: Inside the Community Police Academy’s Final Night

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

A Century of Service | Coon Rapids Police Honor Retired Minneapolis Narcotics Lieutenant on His 100th Birthday

Coon Rapids Police honored retired Minneapolis Narcotics Lt. George for his 100th birthday. A flashing squad car salute celebrated a century of life and 25 years of service.

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A Century of Service | Coon Rapids Police Honor Retired Minneapolis Narcotics Lieutenant on His 100th Birthday

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

Ice, Duty, and Devotion: Team ACSO Takes the Plunge for Minnesota’s Special Olympians

Team ACSO raised over $5,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota by braving the Feb. 28 Polar Plunge in Blaine. Their icy leap funds sports and gear for 8,000+ local athletes.

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Ice, Duty, and Devotion: Team ACSO Takes the Plunge for Minnesota’s Special Olympians

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

In the Quiet Streets of North St. Paul, a Community Holds Its Breath

North St. Paul Police seek Javonte Schoonmaker, 16, missing since Feb 27. He is 5'3", bald, on a skateboard, wearing a silver cross. If seen, call 911.

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In the Quiet Streets of North St. Paul, a Community Holds Its Breath

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 2 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 | Germany, Unmasked: Collapse, Reckoning, and the Relentless Demand to Become Germany Again

Germany enters 2026 World Cup seeking to reclaim its identity after back-to-back group stage exits. Will Julian Nagelsmann’s tactical depth finally restore German ruthlessness?

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WORLD CUP 2026 | Germany, Unmasked: Collapse, Reckoning, and the Relentless Demand to Become Germany Again

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 2 2026

Public Lottery Set for Anoka’s 2026 C.A.R.E. Grant Awards on March 2nd

Anoka’s $100K C.A.R.E. lottery hits City Hall today at 1 p.m.! With grants up to $5,000 for home upgrades, who will win the draw to transform their neighborhood’s curb appeal?

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Public Lottery Set for Anoka’s 2026 C.A.R.E. Grant Awards on March 2nd

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