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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 12 2025

Special Election Scheduled For Sept. 16 To Fill Late Rep. Melissa Hortman’s House Seat

A special election has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to fill the vacant Minnesota House of Representatives seat formerly held by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 12 2025

Future Legal Minds Get Real-World Insight At Anoka County Mock Trial Camp

First launched in 2023, the Anoka County Mock Trial Camp paused operations in 2024 due to lack of funding.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 12 2025

Debate Swells Around Fish Lake Regulations as Maple Grove Launches 30-Year Review

For the first time in over 30 years, the Maple Grove Lake Quality Commission is reviewing water activity regulations on Fish Lake.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 12 2025

Two Shot In Chaotic St. Paul Shopping Area Incident; Suspect Dies by Suicide After Police Shootout

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Coon Rapids Secures $118K In Watershed Grants To Advance Water Quality And Sewer Infrastructure Projects

The Coon Rapids City Council has unanimously approved the acceptance of two grants totaling $118,000 from the Coon Creek Watershed District.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Anoka County Reflects On Tragic Loss Of Rep. Hortman And Husband, Looks To Community Safety And Infrastructure Improvements

Anoka County Board of Commissioners opened its latest meeting with a somber reflection on the tragic losses state officials and attempted killing of another.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Record-Breaking Target USA Cup Returns To Blaine, Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Global Participation

The city of Blaine is once again set to become a global hub for youth soccer as the 2025 Target USA Cup kicks off July 11–19 at the National Sports Center (NSC).

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Record-Breaking Target USA Cup Returns To Blaine, Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Global Participation

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

UCare’s Withdrawal From Medicaid Plans To Affect 88,000 Minnesotans In 11 Counties

More than 88,000 Minnesotans will need to find new health coverage this fall as UCare prepares to exit Medicaid programs in 11 counties starting September 1, 2025.

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UCare’s Withdrawal From Medicaid Plans To Affect 88,000 Minnesotans In 11 Counties

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Minnesota House Oversight Committee Reconvenes, Addresses Medicaid Oversight And Fraud Prevention Following Lawmaker Attacks

In a somber but determined return to legislative business, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee convened Tuesday.

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Minnesota House Oversight Committee Reconvenes, Addresses Medicaid Oversight And Fraud Prevention Following Lawmaker Attacks

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission Launches "Meet The Trees!" Campaign, Spotlighting Black Cherry For July

The Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission is inviting residents to deepen their connection with the city's natural environment through its new "Meet the Trees!" program.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Father Charged with Second-Degree Murder In Death Of 16-Year-Old Manny Collins

Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. appeared in Anoka County District Court this morning following his arrest in connection with the tragic death of his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Spring Lake Park Council Deadlocks On Pet Store Ban, Ordinance Fails In 2–2 Vote

In a split vote Monday evening, the Spring Lake Park City Council rejected a proposed ordinance that would have prohibited the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet stores.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Pair Of Galleries Set To Open In Rumriver's Jan Johansen Gallery

A pair of new galleries are set to open in Anoka in the Rumriver Art Center’s Jan Johansen Gallery on Saturday, July 12, running through Aug. 2.

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Pair Of Galleries Set To Open In Rumriver's Jan Johansen Gallery

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Three Anoka-Hennepin School Board Seats Up For Election This Fall: Filing Opens July 29

Community members interested in shaping the future of Minnesota’s largest school district will soon have their chance to step forward.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 9 2025

EV Show At Coon Rapids Farmers Market Aims To Demystify Electric Vehicles

Coon Rapids residents will have the chance to explore the future of transportation up close during the EV Show, happening Wednesday, July 9 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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EV Show At Coon Rapids Farmers Market Aims To Demystify Electric Vehicles

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 9 2025

Coon Rapids Seeks Community Volunteers For Inaugural Bicycle Count Program

The City of Coon Rapids is calling on its residents to volunteer for a crucial new initiative that involves a summer bicycle count program.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 9 2025

Coon Rapids Sustainable Garden Tour Returns July 19th, Showcasing Eco-Friendly Landscapes And Seeking 2025 Participants

The City of Coon Rapids is excited to announce its annual Sustainable Garden Tour, offering residents a unique opportunity to explore gardens across the community.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 9 2025

Coon Rapids Residents Invited To Free Energy Bill Clinics And Discover Benefits Of Electric Lawn Mowers

Coon Rapids city is highlighting two important community resources this summer designed to help residents save money and embrace sustainable living.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 9 2025

Brooklyn Park Police Introduce Safe Community Camera Program

Brooklyn Park police are urging homeowners and business owners to register their cameras in a relatively new crime-fighting initiative.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 8 2025

Sen. John Hoffman, Wounded In Politically-Motivated Attack, Transferred Out Of ICU

Three weeks after a terrifying early-morning ambush in his Champlin home, Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman was moved out of the ICU on Monday.

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Sen. John Hoffman, Wounded In Politically-Motivated Attack, Transferred Out Of ICU

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