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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Traffic Resumes After Semi-Truck Rollover Closes Highway 10 In Coon Rapids

On Monday afternoon, June 2, 2025, a semi-truck rollover crash led to the closure of westbound lanes on U.S. Highway 10 in Coon Rapids, causing significant traffic disruptions.

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Traffic Resumes After Semi-Truck Rollover Closes Highway 10 In Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Coon Rapids Man Charged In Shooting At UMN Following Wayzata High School Graduation

A 20-year-old Coon Rapids man, Hamza Abdirashid Said, has been charged in connection with a shooting that injured two individuals at the University of Minnesota's Mariucci Arena.

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Coon Rapids Man Charged In Shooting At UMN Following Wayzata High School Graduation

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Anoka High School Reschedules Graduation Ceremony To Tuesday, June 3

Anoka High School announced a change in the date for its 153rd Annual Commencement Exercises. Originally scheduled for Monday, June 2, the ceremony will now take place on Tuesday

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returns For Second Year In Brooklyn Park

A major national 3-on-3 basketball tournament is coming back to North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park in August.

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Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returns For Second Year In Brooklyn Park

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

MinneapoliMedia's "Meet Your Legislator" Interview Series

In this week’s exclusive feature from MinneapoliMedia’s “Meet Your Legislator” interview series, we spotlight on Rep. Kari Rehrauer (DFL–District 35B)

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 2 2025

Second Harvest Northland Examining Investment In Grand Rapids Food Shelf Program, Potential For Significant Annual Savings

Second Harvest Northland, has confirmed it is actively exploring a potential investment in its Food Shelf Program located in Grand Rapids.

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Second Harvest Northland Examining Investment In Grand Rapids Food Shelf Program, Potential For Significant Annual Savings

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 2 2025

Search Intensifies For Columbia Heights Teen Missing Three Weeks, Police Suspect Foul Play

Authorities and family members are issuing urgent appeals for information regarding missing 16-year-old Jordan Dupree Collins Jr., known as "Manny," last seen on May 8, 2025.

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Search Intensifies For Columbia Heights Teen Missing Three Weeks, Police Suspect Foul Play

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 2 2025

Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green Placed On Administrative Leave

Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green has been placed on paid administrative leave, city officials confirmed over the weekend.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 2 2025

State Leaders Hopeful For Minnesota Budget Deal Ahead Of Special Session

Thousands of Minnesota state workers will be getting layoff notices in the next few days because the Legislature has failed to come to a budget agreement.

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State Leaders Hopeful For Minnesota Budget Deal Ahead Of Special Session

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 1 2025

Coon Rapids Promotes Youth Cycling Safety With Annual Bike Rodeo

Young cyclists in Coon Rapids had the opportunity to learn crucial safety skills and test their riding abilities at the annual Bike Rodeo held on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

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Coon Rapids Promotes Youth Cycling Safety With Annual Bike Rodeo

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 1 2025

Anoka Breaks Ground on Minnesota’s First City-Owned Cannabis Dispensary

City of Anoka officially broke ground on what is poised to become Minnesota’s first municipally owned cannabis dispensary.

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Anoka Breaks Ground on Minnesota’s First City-Owned Cannabis Dispensary

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 1 2025

Fridley City Council Greenlights Partnership With Anoka County For Major 44th Avenue NE Improvements

The City of Fridley is moving forward with significant enhancements to key infrastructure.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 1 2025

Hennepin County Unveils New $41 Million Public Safety Services Headquarters In Plymouth

Hennepin County officials marked a significant advancement in public safety infrastructure with the unveiling of the new Public Safety Services Headquarters in Plymouth

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Hennepin County Unveils New $41 Million Public Safety Services Headquarters In Plymouth

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 1 2025

Vibrant Celebration of Cultures at Third Annual West Metro Asian Fair in Plymouth

Thousands gathered at the Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth on Saturday, May 31, 2025, for the Third Annual Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair.

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Vibrant Celebration of Cultures at Third Annual West Metro Asian Fair in Plymouth

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 31 2025

Summer Fun At Lilli Putt: Discounted Go-Kart, Bumper Boat & Jump Pad Rides In Coon Rapids

The Lilli Putt Family Entertainment Center in Coon Rapids is offering discounted admission to some of its most popular outdoor attractions

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Summer Fun At Lilli Putt: Discounted Go-Kart, Bumper Boat & Jump Pad Rides In Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 31 2025

Name Released In Fatal Coon Rapids Police Shooting

Authorities have formally identified the man who died after being shot by Coon Rapids police during a domestic disturbance call earlier this month.

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 31 2025

Ham Lake Takes First Step On Cannabis Business Regulations

The Ham Lake City Council has begun the formal process of establishing local regulations for cannabis businesses.

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 30 2025

End of an Era: Deconstruction Of Coon Rapids' Iconic Foley Water Tower Begins

A long-standing sentinel of the Coon Rapids skyline, the Foley Water Tower, is steadily disappearing.

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 30 2025

Anoka County Mother's Anguished Appeal For Missing Son As Police Suspect Foul Play

An Anoka County mother, Ashley Berry, issued a desperate and emotional plea on Wednesday for the safe return of her 16-year-old son, Jordan "Manny" Dupree Collins Jr.

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Anoka County Mother's Anguished Appeal For Missing Son As Police Suspect Foul Play

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 30 2025

Headline: Splash Into Summer: Minnesota’s Largest Outdoor Water Park, Bunker Beach, Announces 2025 Opening Day

Bunker Beach Water Park, recognized as Minnesota's largest outdoor water park, has officially unveiled its opening date for the much-anticipated 2025 season.

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Headline: Splash Into Summer: Minnesota’s Largest Outdoor Water Park, Bunker Beach, Announces 2025 Opening Day

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