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Coon Rapids Mon. May 19 2025

Columbia Heights Approves Pilot Program To Permit Alcohol At Select City Events

Columbia Heights City Council has approved a new pilot program that will allow for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at select city-sponsored events.

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Columbia Heights Approves Pilot Program To Permit Alcohol At Select City Events

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Coon Rapids Mon. May 19 2025

Minnesota Lawmakers Reallocate $77 Million, Halting Northern Lights Express Rail Project

In a significant shift during the final hours of the legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers voted to reallocate $77 million from the Northern Lights Express (NLX) rail project.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Reallocate $77 Million, Halting Northern Lights Express Rail Project

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Coon Rapids Mon. May 19 2025

MinneapoliMedia's 'Meet Your Legislator' Interview Series

Exclusive Q&A with Senator Robert Kupec on Free Statewide E-Waste Disposal Legislation

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MinneapoliMedia's 'Meet Your Legislator' Interview Series

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 18 2025

House Passes Cannabis Policy Agreement, Sends It To Governor

The omnibus cannabis policy bill that makes law changes as Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market gets off the ground is on its way to Gov. Tim Walz.

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House Passes Cannabis Policy Agreement, Sends It To Governor

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 18 2025

Columbia Heights Kicks Off Planning For New Soccer Complex At Huset Park

Columbia Heights is laying the groundwork for a major investment in youth athletics and community recreation: a new soccer complex at Huset Park.

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Columbia Heights Kicks Off Planning For New Soccer Complex At Huset Park

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 18 2025

Minneapolis Ranks Among The Best U.S. Cities To Start A Career

WalletHub, the personal finance company has released an analysis of the best places to start a career in the U.S. Minneapolis ranks highly.

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Minneapolis Ranks Among The Best U.S. Cities To Start A Career

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 18 2025

Soccer Player's Life Saved By Opponents After Cardiac Arrest

25-year-old Nils Gulbranson went into cardiac arrest during a weekly men's league soccer match before two heroes teamed up to save his life.

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Soccer Player's Life Saved By Opponents After Cardiac Arrest

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 18 2025

‘We’ve Got To Figure Out How To Get People In The Classroom’: Teachers Lobbying At The State Capitol For Pension Reform

State lawmakers are now hashing out details on a deal that would provide $80 million for pension funding for firefighters, police and teachers over the next two years.

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‘We’ve Got To Figure Out How To Get People In The Classroom’: Teachers Lobbying At The State Capitol For Pension Reform

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 17 2025

Cool Off And Glide: Coon Rapids Ice Center Announces Summer Skating School

The Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC) is thrilled to announce its annual Summer Skating School, offering ten weeks of engaging lessons for skaters of all ages and abilities.

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Cool Off And Glide: Coon Rapids Ice Center Announces Summer Skating School

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 17 2025

Coon Rapids Detective Earns Prestigious Catalyst Certification, Enhancing School Safety Initiatives

Coon Rapids Police Detective Ryan Olson achieved a significant milestone in student safety and mental health advocacy, becoming the first-ever police officer in the United States.

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 17 2025

Brooklyn Park EDA To Host Work Session And Regular Meeting On May 19, Locals Invited To Review Agenda In Advance

The city's Economic Development Authority (EDA) is scheduled for a double feature with a work session and regular meeting looming on the horizon.

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 17 2025

Brooklyn Park Business Owner Needs Double Lung Transplant

Nearly every day in Brooklyn Park, the staff from Skaalvenn Distillery do their part to keep America’s liquor industry flowing.

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Brooklyn Park Business Owner Needs Double Lung Transplant

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