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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 18 2025

Authorities Investigating Woman’s Death In Blaine

Local law enforcement agencies are investigating the sudden death of a woman in Blaine earlier this week.

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 18 2025

Coon Rapids Police And Fire Departments Now Offering Free Naloxone Kits to Combat Opioid Overdoses

In a proactive effort to combat the ongoing opioid crisis, both the Coon Rapids Police and Fire Departments are now offering free Naloxone (Narcan) kits to the public.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Reaches Full Staffing For First Time In Nearly Five Years

For the first time since 2020, the Coon Rapids Police Department is operating at full strength.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

Drones Take To the Skies In Anoka County To Combat Mosquito Surge

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) is deploying new high-capacity drones this summer as part of an expanded effort to control mosquito across Anoka County.

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Drones Take To the Skies In Anoka County To Combat Mosquito Surge

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

Adding Heart To Her Work: Coon Rapids Music Therapist Innovates with HeartSync Music

Jillian Kirkeide, a board-certified music therapist in Coon Rapids, is introducing a deeply personal, innovative approach to her practice through her new venture, HeartSync Music.

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Adding Heart To Her Work: Coon Rapids Music Therapist Innovates with HeartSync Music

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

9 Search Warrants Served in Major Minnesota Medicaid Housing Scam Probe

Federal agents raided multiple Twin Cities businesses and residences Wednesday as part of a sweeping investigation into massive Medicaid housing fraud scheme.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

USA Cup: Fusion U16 Boys Fall To Tonka United in Opening Match

The U16 Fusion boys soccer team fell to Tonka United 3-1 in their opening round pool play match of the USA Cup.

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USA Cup: Fusion U16 Boys Fall To Tonka United in Opening Match

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

USA Cup: MapleBrook U15 Boys Blanked In 1st Match

The MapleBrook Premier Under 15 boys soccer team lost its opening match of pool play Tuesday at the USA Cup youth soccer tournament, falling 9-0

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USA Cup: MapleBrook U15 Boys Blanked In 1st Match

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 16 2025

A City Remembers, A Spirit Endures - One Month After June 14, Minnesota Confronts the Lingering Echoes of Loss

Minnesota stands now one month removed from a day that changed us—quietly, violently, and forever.

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A City Remembers, A Spirit Endures - One Month After June 14, Minnesota Confronts the Lingering Echoes of Loss

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 16 2025

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man In Killings Of Former MN House Speaker Melissa Hortman And Husband

A federal grand jury has indicted a 57-year-old man for the June 14, 2025 killing of former Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark and attempted killing of John Hoffman and wife.

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man In Killings Of Former MN House Speaker Melissa Hortman And Husband

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 16 2025

Minnesota Enacts First‑in‑Nation Law Requiring Mental‑Health Warnings On Social Media

In a historic move, MN lawmakers and Governor Tim Walz have enacted the nation’s first law mandating “conspicuous mental‑health warning labels” on social media platforms.

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Minnesota Enacts First‑in‑Nation Law Requiring Mental‑Health Warnings On Social Media

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 16 2025

Another Candidate Joins House District 34B Race, Following Former Brooklyn Park Council Members Eriksen and Lee

The race to fill the Minnesota House District 34B seat—left vacant following the tragic assassination of former Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman—continues to heat up.

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Another Candidate Joins House District 34B Race, Following Former Brooklyn Park Council Members Eriksen and Lee

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