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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 24 2025

Now Hiring: Join the City of Coon Rapids as a Utility Billing Clerk

Coon Rapids city, a vibrant suburb just 12 miles north of Minneapolis known for its community focus and citizen-centered governance, is seeking a full-time Utility Billing Clerk.

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Now Hiring: Join the City of Coon Rapids as a Utility Billing Clerk

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 24 2025

Coon Rapids Approves New LDR-3 Zoning to Allow Smaller Single-Family Lots

Coon Rapids is opening the door to a new kind of single-family neighborhood. On September 15, the City Council approved creation of LDR-3 (Low Density Residential-3)

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 24 2025

Anoka Council Rescinds Charitable Gambling Permit for Our Lady of Epiphany Foundation at 201 Tavern & Grill

The Anoka City Council has rescinded its earlier approval of an LG214 charitable gambling premises permit for the Our Lady of Epiphany Foundation at 201 Tavern & Grill.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 24 2025

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Launches Phase 3 of Budget Realignment, Targets Final $8 Million in Reductions

The Anoka-Hennepin School District, Minnesota’s largest, enters Phase 3 of its multi-year Budget Reduction and Realignment process, a critical step for the 2026–27 school year

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Anoka-Hennepin Schools Launches Phase 3 of Budget Realignment, Targets Final $8 Million in Reductions

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 24 2025

Andover City Council Approves Scaled-Down Hartman Meadows Development — 12 Lots Instead of 23

After months of deliberation and multiple revisions, the Andover City Council has unanimously approved the Hartman Meadows housing development.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 24 2025

Multiple Injured in Highway 65 Crash in Blaine

A Sunday evening collision on one of Minnesota’s most dangerous roadways left an elderly driver critically injured and two young passengers hospitalized.

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Multiple Injured in Highway 65 Crash in Blaine

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 23 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Opens Its Doors for Annual Community Open House Today

The wait is finally over in Anoka County. Today, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out the welcome mat for its Annual Community Open House

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Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Opens Its Doors for Annual Community Open House Today

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 23 2025

Coon Rapids Adjusts Ice Center Fees to Stay Competitive

Skaters and hockey players will see modest changes in ice rental costs at the Coon Rapids Ice Center this season.

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Coon Rapids Adjusts Ice Center Fees to Stay Competitive

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 23 2025

Coon Rapids Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Spotlighting Alexandra House and Community Partnerships

The Coon Rapids City Council has formally proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025

Coon Rapids Accepts State Grant to Bolster Auto-theft Prevention

Coon Rapids City Council voted to accept a state auto-theft prevention grant that will fund two movable Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras for the Coon Rapids PD.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Opens Its Doors for Annual Community Open House Tomorrow Sept. 23

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is extending an open invitation to residents for its annual Community Open House on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025

Coon Rapids Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Botched Vape Robbery

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault following a shooting in Coon Rapids that left an 18-year-old critically injured.

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Coon Rapids Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Botched Vape Robbery

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