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Coon Rapids Mon. Dec 1 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Built a Responsible THC Economy. Washington Is About to Destroy It.

Minnesota builds bridges, tests basements, shovels with resolve, and has cultivated a responsible hemp-derived THC industry as an economic and cultural shift.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Built a Responsible THC Economy. Washington Is About to Destroy It.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Dec 1 2025

Coon Rapids Residents Face Monday Deadline for Annual Holiday Lighting Contest

Homeowners across Coon Rapids are finalizing holiday displays for the city’s Holiday Lighting Contest, with entries due by noon Monday, Dec. 1.

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Coon Rapids Residents Face Monday Deadline for Annual Holiday Lighting Contest

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Coon Rapids Mon. Dec 1 2025

Twin Cities Man Arrested in Coon Rapids, Faces Felony Domestic Assault, No-Contact Order Violation, and Property Damage Charges

A 28-year-old Coon Rapids man, Cole Edwin Ashpole, faces two felony charges—domestic assault and violating a no-contact order—and a property-damage misdemeanor.

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Twin Cities Man Arrested in Coon Rapids, Faces Felony Domestic Assault, No-Contact Order Violation, and Property Damage Charges

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Coon Rapids Mon. Dec 1 2025

As Blaine Grows, Police Department Seeks 77th Officer to Match Rapid Expansion and Diversity

As Blaine grows, the Blaine Police Department is boosting recruitment to expand its ranks and ensure public safety keeps pace with the city’s changing population.

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As Blaine Grows, Police Department Seeks 77th Officer to Match Rapid Expansion and Diversity

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Coon Rapids Mon. Dec 1 2025

Man Fatally Shot in St. Paul’s Frogtown Neighborhood; Suspect Arrested After Crash

A man was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in the city’s Frogtown neighborhood, and a suspect was taken into custody after fleeing the scene and crashed nearby.

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Man Fatally Shot in St. Paul’s Frogtown Neighborhood; Suspect Arrested After Crash

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Coon Rapids Mon. Dec 1 2025

Minnesota Homeowners Face Year‑End Deadline to Secure Homestead Tax Break

As year-end nears, Minnesota homeowners must file for residential homestead status to reduce 2026 property taxes, with a hard deadline fast approaching.

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Minnesota Homeowners Face Year‑End Deadline to Secure Homestead Tax Break

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 30 2025

When Morality Meets Politics: The Peril of Repealing the Johnson Amendment

The Johnson Amendment, enacted in 1954, bars tax-exempt groups from endorsing political candidates, serving as a crucial safeguard that protects institutional neutrality and trust

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When Morality Meets Politics: The Peril of Repealing the Johnson Amendment

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 30 2025

Coon Rapids to Light Up the Season with Annual Tree Lighting Festival

Coon Rapids is preparing for its annual Tree Lighting Festival, set for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 3:30–6 p.m. at Boulevard Plaza, 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd.

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Coon Rapids to Light Up the Season with Annual Tree Lighting Festival

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 30 2025

Anoka County’s $300,000 Snowplow Gets a Name: Meet “The Blizzard of Oz”

As Minnesota readies for winter, Anoka County has unveiled a new $300,000 snowplow—named “The Blizzard of Oz” by residents—just in time for the season.

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Anoka County’s $300,000 Snowplow Gets a Name: Meet “The Blizzard of Oz”

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 30 2025

Winter Storm Update: Minnesota & Wisconsin — Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

A major post-Thanksgiving storm is hitting the Upper Midwest, bringing snow, strong winds, and plunging temps across southern Minnesota and Wisconsin, disrupting travel.

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Winter Storm Update: Minnesota & Wisconsin — Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 30 2025

High-Speed Fleeing From Troopers Ends in Fatal I‑694 Motorcycle Crash

A motorcyclist fleeing police on I-694 was ejected and killed Sunday, highlighting the deadly risks of high-speed pursuits on Twin Cities freeways.

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High-Speed Fleeing From Troopers Ends in Fatal I‑694 Motorcycle Crash

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 30 2025

The Power of Her: A Spotlight on Women Building Legacy, Leadership, and Liberation in Minnesota

Featuring an Exclusive Interview with Sheletta Brundidge on Legacy, Liberation, and the Moral Compass of African American Women and Women of Color

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The Power of Her: A Spotlight on Women Building Legacy, Leadership, and Liberation in Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Equity is Optional: The Collapse of the DBE Program and What It Means for America

On Oct. 3, 2025, the U.S. DOT issued a rule ending automatic DBE/ACDBE status for race/gender; firms must now prove disadvantage, reshaping public contracting nationwide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Equity is Optional: The Collapse of the DBE Program and What It Means for America

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025

From Mega-Malls to Main Street: Coon Rapids Bets on Local Economy for Holiday Lift

Coon Rapids Mayor Jerry Koch declared Nov. 29, 2025, Small Business Saturday, urging residents to support local shops that drive the city’s economy.

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From Mega-Malls to Main Street: Coon Rapids Bets on Local Economy for Holiday Lift

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025

Blaine Police Issue 34 Citations in Single Sweep, Reinforcing Winter Parking Rules

Blaine Police issued 34 citations overnight for winter parking violations, underscoring strict enforcement of the city’s seasonal parking rules.

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Blaine Police Issue 34 Citations in Single Sweep, Reinforcing Winter Parking Rules

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025

Bringing Holiday Hope: Blaine PD Launches Annual Toys for Tots Collection

Blaine Police urge residents to ensure every Twin Cities child gets a gift. Drop off new, unwrapped toys at Blaine City Hall by Fri, Dec 12.

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Bringing Holiday Hope: Blaine PD Launches Annual Toys for Tots Collection

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025

Decades of Delays End: $140 Million “Ramsey Gateway” Project Transforms U.S. Highway 10 Corridor

Decades of congestion and hazards on U.S. Highway 10 in Ramsey end as the $140M Ramsey Gateway Project completes, creating a continuous, free-flowing expressway.

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Decades of Delays End: $140 Million “Ramsey Gateway” Project Transforms U.S. Highway 10 Corridor

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025

The Winter Threat to Minnesota’s Water: Local Watersheds Rally Against Road Salt Pollution

As Minnesota winters return, road salt infiltrates lakes and groundwater, accumulating as a lasting pollutant that harms ecosystems, drinking water, and infrastructure.

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The Winter Threat to Minnesota’s Water: Local Watersheds Rally Against Road Salt Pollution

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025

Black Friday as an American Economic and Political Indicator: An Analytical Essay on Its Social, Structural, and Policy Implications

Black Friday, beyond retail hype, reveals Minnesota’s economic, social, and political patterns, exposing consumer behavior, labor trends, and regional disparities.

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Black Friday as an American Economic and Political Indicator: An Analytical Essay on Its Social, Structural, and Policy Implications

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025

Thanksgiving Day Water-Main Breaks Create Sinkhole, Disrupt Traffic and Holiday Business in Coon Rapids

Two water-main breaks hit Coon Rapids early Thu, creating a sinkhole on 121st Ave NW, closing roads, and cutting water to nearby businesses on Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving Day Water-Main Breaks Create Sinkhole, Disrupt Traffic and Holiday Business in Coon Rapids

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