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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025

Senior Ramsey County Attorney Announces Candidacy for Hennepin County Attorney

Hao Nguyen, a senior prosecutor with over 15 years of experience, has officially announced his candidacy for Hennepin County Attorney.

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Senior Ramsey County Attorney Announces Candidacy for Hennepin County Attorney

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025

Hennepin County To Stop Prosecuting Minor Traffic Violations, Aims To Address Racial Disparities and Save Lives

Hennepin County Attorney Moriarty announced that her office will no longer prosecute cases stemming from non-public safety traffic stops starting October 15, 2025.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Blue and Green Ribbons: A Call for Unity Beyond Tragedy

In south Minneapolis, grief now hangs from the branches of neighborhood trees.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Blue and Green Ribbons: A Call for Unity Beyond Tragedy

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Coon Rapids Police Celebrate National Crime Analyst Day by Honoring Trish Heitman

On September 20, the Coon Rapids Police Department joined agencies across the country in celebrating National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Man Dies Following Mass Shooting Near I-35W, Lake Street Station

A man wounded in last week’s mass shooting near the Interstate 35W and Lake Street Station has died from his injuries, authorities confirmed.

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Man Dies Following Mass Shooting Near I-35W, Lake Street Station

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Community Events in Anoka County: Open House, Farmers Market, Recycling, and Opioid Awareness

Residents have opportunities in the coming days to connect with local law enforcement, shop fresh produce, responsibly dispose of household items, & learn about overdose prevention

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Anoka Extends Social District Through October 5, 2025

Anoka City has extended its downtown Social District — a designated area where adults may carry and consume alcoholic beverages in public — through Sunday, October 5, 2025.

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Anoka Extends Social District Through October 5, 2025

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Blaine Job Seekers: Your Next Opportunity Awaits at the Local Hiring Event on October 1

Looking for a new job—or maybe just curious about what opportunities are out there? Visit Blaine City Hall on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 for employers seeking to hire.

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Blaine Job Seekers: Your Next Opportunity Awaits at the Local Hiring Event on October 1

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Bob Dylan Joins Farm Aid 40 as Festival Kicks Off in Minneapolis After Strike Settlement

Farm Aid 40 is underway today at Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus, after a tentative labor agreement ensured the iconic festival could proceed.

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Bob Dylan Joins Farm Aid 40 as Festival Kicks Off in Minneapolis After Strike Settlement

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Early Voting Opens for Anoka-Hennepin School Board Election

Early voting for the Anoka-Hennepin school board election, set for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, began on Friday, Sept. 19.

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Early Voting Opens for Anoka-Hennepin School Board Election

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Andover High’s Gracia Cooper Named 2025 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year

Gracia Cooper, a social studies teacher at Andover High School, has been named the 2025 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

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Andover High’s Gracia Cooper Named 2025 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Columbia Heights plans for EDA levy increase as part of 2025 budget

The City of Columbia Heights is considering an increase to its Economic Development Authority (EDA) property tax levy as part of the 2025 budget process.

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Columbia Heights plans for EDA levy increase as part of 2025 budget

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