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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 8 2025

Highway 10 Expansion in Coon Rapids Nears Completion: Third Lanes to Open by November 21

After months of construction, MnDOT announced that new third lanes in both directions on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids will open to traffic by Friday, Nov. 21.

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Highway 10 Expansion in Coon Rapids Nears Completion: Third Lanes to Open by November 21

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 8 2025

Coon Rapids Recycling Center to Close for Veterans Day Holiday: City Announces Temporary Schedule Change

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center will close Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day to honor U.S. military veterans and allow staff and residents to commemorate the occasion.

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Coon Rapids Recycling Center to Close for Veterans Day Holiday: City Announces Temporary Schedule Change

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 8 2025

Man Found Fatally Shot in Vehicle in Columbia Heights; Law Enforcement Investigating Early-Morning Homicide

Police are investigating an adult male found dead inside a vehicle early Friday morning in Columbia Heights, according to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man Found Fatally Shot in Vehicle in Columbia Heights; Law Enforcement Investigating Early-Morning Homicide

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 8 2025

Blaine Police Donate Recovered Clothing and Gift Cards to Alexandra House

Blaine Police Department delivered new clothing and $960 in gift cards to Alexandra House, a nonprofit aiding survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

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Blaine Police Donate Recovered Clothing and Gift Cards to Alexandra House

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 8 2025

Senator Bobby Joe Champion Honored for Leadership in Latino Business Growth and Economic Equity in Minnesota

Sen. Bobby Joe Champion (DFL–Minneapolis), chair of the Senate Jobs & Economic Development Committee, received LCCM’s “Excellence in Leadership and Service Award” Thursday.

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Senator Bobby Joe Champion Honored for Leadership in Latino Business Growth and Economic Equity in Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 7 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | America on Hold: How the Shutdown Is Starving Families, Shaking Lives, and Shredding the Economy

Washington went dark on Oct. 1, 2025, as a spending standoff triggered a historic U.S. government shutdown—now 38 days long with no end in sight.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | America on Hold: How the Shutdown Is Starving Families, Shaking Lives, and Shredding the Economy

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 7 2025

Coon Rapids and Anoka Face Off in Friendly Food Drive Challenge to Support ACBC Food Shelf Ahead of the Holidays

Coon Rapids Mayor Jerry Koch challenged Anoka Mayor Erik Skogquist to a food drive competition supporting ACBC Food Shelf, aiming to collect the most donations for local families.

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Coon Rapids and Anoka Face Off in Friendly Food Drive Challenge to Support ACBC Food Shelf Ahead of the Holidays

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 7 2025

Plan Ahead: USPS to Pause Service Nationwide for Veterans Day 2025

USPS will close nationwide for 24 hours next week to observe Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s military veterans.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 7 2025

Minnesota Legislature Poised for Record-Breaking Year of Special Elections

Minnesota to break its record for the most special elections in a single year after two sitting state representatives won new offices, creating additional vacancies in the House.

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Minnesota Legislature Poised for Record-Breaking Year of Special Elections

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 7 2025

Regulatory Shakeup Rocks Minnesota’s Hemp‑THC Market

New OCM rules on testing, labeling, and licensing are reshaping Minnesota’s hemp THC market, sparking fears that stricter regulations could drive some businesses out of state.

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Regulatory Shakeup Rocks Minnesota’s Hemp‑THC Market

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 7 2025

Veteran Minnesota Lawmaker Sandy Pappas to Retire After 42 Years of Public Service

After 42 years shaping policy and driving progress, Sen. Sandy Pappas (DFL–St. Paul) will retire after the 2026 session, ending one of Minnesota’s longest legislative careers.

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Veteran Minnesota Lawmaker Sandy Pappas to Retire After 42 Years of Public Service

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minneapolis at the Crossroads: Democracy, Reckoning, and the Mandate Ahead

As the ranked-choice count ended, Jacob Frey edged past Omar Fateh to win a third term, a victory reflecting the city’s struggle with ambition, accountability, and ideology.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minneapolis at the Crossroads: Democracy, Reckoning, and the Mandate Ahead

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025

Coon Rapids city and Metro Transit Showcases New Metro micro Service at Northtown Transit Center in Blaine

Coon Rapids hosted a “Meet Metro micro” event Wednesday at Blaine’s Northtown Transit Center, introducing residents to the region’s new on-demand transit option.

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Coon Rapids city and Metro Transit Showcases New Metro micro Service at Northtown Transit Center in Blaine

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025

Anoka City Council Votes to Permanently Close Portion of Garfield Street West

The Anoka City Council advanced its infrastructure and safety plan by approving the permanent closure of a Garfield Street West segment after a November 3, 2025 hearing.

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Anoka City Council Votes to Permanently Close Portion of Garfield Street West

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025

Incumbents Hold Anoka-Hennepin School Board Seats Amid State-Wide Funding Battles

In a political contest marked by sharp local division and heavy outside spending, Anoka-Hennepin School Board incumbents successfully retained all three seats up for election.

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Incumbents Hold Anoka-Hennepin School Board Seats Amid State-Wide Funding Battles

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025

Neighborhood House Launches Annual Winter Gear Drive to Keep St. Paul Families Warm

Neighborhood House launches its 2025–2026 Winter Gear Drive, urging donations of new or gently used cold-weather essentials to keep local families warm.

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Neighborhood House Launches Annual Winter Gear Drive to Keep St. Paul Families Warm

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025

Blaine City Council Approves $9.95 Million in 2025A Bonds to Fund Key Infrastructure and Capital Improvements

Blaine City Council approved $9.95 million in 2025A General Obligation Bonds to fund key infrastructure and equipment projects under the city’s 25 - 29 Capital Improvement Plan.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 5 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Watching the Tally: Minneapolis in the Mirror of a Changing Political Moment

As election returns come in, Minneapolis—globally known as a flashpoint for racial justice and governance debates—is back in the international spotlight.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Watching the Tally: Minneapolis in the Mirror of a Changing Political Moment

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 5 2025

Unprecedented Outside Spending Reshapes Anoka‑Hennepin School Board Race

Campaign-finance disclosures and local reporting reveal a dramatic surge in outside spending in this year’s election for the Anoka‑Hennepin School Board.

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Unprecedented Outside Spending Reshapes Anoka‑Hennepin School Board Race

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 5 2025

Blaine Police Department Celebrates 24th Citizens Academy Graduation: Strengthening Community Connections Through Public Safety Education

The Blaine Police Department marked a meaningful milestone celebrating the graduation of 23 residents from the 2025 Citizens Academy, designed to strengthen community engagement.

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Blaine Police Department Celebrates 24th Citizens Academy Graduation: Strengthening Community Connections Through Public Safety Education

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