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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Our Girls Speak for Themselves, the Community Must Choose to Listen

Across the Twin Cities, girls navigate a world that scrutinizes and tests them early; this moment calls the community to listen and affirm their voices.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Our Girls Speak for Themselves, the Community Must Choose to Listen

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Minnesota’s Budget Windfall Masks Looming Fiscal Cliff

Minnesota faces a $2.5 B surplus in 2026–27 but a $3 B structural deficit looms for 2028–29, highlighting short-term gain and long-term fiscal challenges.

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Minnesota’s Budget Windfall Masks Looming Fiscal Cliff

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

The Choreography of Christmas in Coon Rapids: Holiday Lights Tour Opens as Arts Commission Deliberates

Coon Rapids unveils its 2025 Holiday Lights Tour map, guiding residents to 2+ dozen festive home displays during the ongoing contest judging.

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The Choreography of Christmas in Coon Rapids: Holiday Lights Tour Opens as Arts Commission Deliberates

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Coon Rapids Police Captain Graduates from Prestigious Northwestern Leadership Program

On Nov. 21, CRPD honored Patrol Captain Troy Hyland for graduating from Northwestern’s Police Staff & Command program, showcasing leadership excellence.

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Coon Rapids Police Captain Graduates from Prestigious Northwestern Leadership Program

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Anoka County Welcomes New Patrol and Jail Staff in December Swearing-In Ceremony

On Dec. 3, 2025, Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise swore in a new sergeant and nine deputies, strengthening patrol and detention staffing across the county.

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Anoka County Welcomes New Patrol and Jail Staff in December Swearing-In Ceremony

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Amid Deadly Cold, Minneapolis Youth Shelter Opens Its Doors as a Lifesaving “Warming Station”

With arctic cold hitting the Twin Cities, The Bridge for Youth has opened its 22nd St. site as a no-barrier warming station for ages 10–17, protecting youth in crisis.

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Amid Deadly Cold, Minneapolis Youth Shelter Opens Its Doors as a Lifesaving “Warming Station”

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

BREAKING: Minneapolis Gathers for Urgent Citywide Prayer Service Supporting Somali Community and the Twin Cities

Sheletta Brundidge led a citywide prayer at Minneapolis’ Brian Coyle Center, urging unity with Somali families and all Minnesotans facing hardship.

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BREAKING: Minneapolis Gathers for Urgent Citywide Prayer Service Supporting Somali Community and the Twin Cities

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL: The Hardest Working Man in Minnesota? Inside Matt Varilek’s Relentless Push to Grow Jobs and Exports

When Matt Varilek became DEED commissioner in 2023, he took on Minnesota’s workforce, small-business ambitions, and the task of expanding economic opportunity statewide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL: The Hardest Working Man in Minnesota? Inside Matt Varilek’s Relentless Push to Grow Jobs and Exports

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

A Quiet Revolution in Policing: Coon Rapids Embeds Social Workers to Address Crisis, Not Crime

Coon Rapids Police now embeds licensed social workers to co-respond to crises tied to mental health, poverty, and addiction, connecting residents to services over enforcement.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

Anoka County Advances Fridley Bridge Replacement Project on Central Avenue

Anoka County plans to replace the Central Ave NE bridge over Rice Creek in Fridley, launching public engagement and inviting residents to review designs and give feedback.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

Minnesota's Largest Water Park, Bunker Beach, Announces Extended 2026 Season and Announces $1 Million in Capital Upgrades

Bunker Beach, Minnesota’s largest outdoor water park, is planning major 2026 upgrades, extending its season and adding amenities to improve the visitor experience.

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Minnesota's Largest Water Park, Bunker Beach, Announces Extended 2026 Season and Announces $1 Million in Capital Upgrades

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

Major Roadway Closure Slated for Installation of Coon Rapids Pedestrian Bridge

Coon Rapids will fully close Coon Rapids Blvd overnight Dec. 11–12 to install a new $4.6M pedestrian bridge, a key Port Riverwalk project improving trail safety.

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Major Roadway Closure Slated for Installation of Coon Rapids Pedestrian Bridge

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

Anoka Prepares for 35th Annual Tree Lighting, A Hallmark of Holiday Giving

Anoka will turn its historic downtown into a winter wonderland for the 35th Annual Tree Lighting on Dec. 6, drawing thousands for family festivities and holiday giving.

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Anoka Prepares for 35th Annual Tree Lighting, A Hallmark of Holiday Giving

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 3 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL: The Generosity Afterglow: Turning Giving Tuesday’s Spark into Year-Round Light

Giving Tuesday in Minnesota sparked generosity, funding food banks, youth programs, mental health clinics, and arts organizations, showing our community’s deep connection.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL: The Generosity Afterglow: Turning Giving Tuesday’s Spark into Year-Round Light

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 3 2025

Coon Rapids Relaunches Community Police Academy, Offering Residents an Inside Look at Modern Policing

Coon Rapids Police are relaunching their free, seven-week Community Police Academy, running Tuesday nights Jan. 13–Feb. 24, 2026, with registration capped at 20.

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Coon Rapids Relaunches Community Police Academy, Offering Residents an Inside Look at Modern Policing

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 3 2025

Decades Later, DNA Revives Hope in 1987 Anoka County Cold Case

Nearly 38 years after Armonjean Mason was found murdered along County Road 23, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its appeal for information in the cold case.

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Decades Later, DNA Revives Hope in 1987 Anoka County Cold Case

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 3 2025

Anoka Council Advances Green Haven Trail, Finalizes Last Phase of Eastview Meadows Development

Anoka City Council approved a new trail along Green Haven Golf Course and the final plat for the last phase of the Eastview Meadows townhome development.

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Anoka Council Advances Green Haven Trail, Finalizes Last Phase of Eastview Meadows Development

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 3 2025

Federal government threatens Minnesota with $30.4 million highway-funding cut over CDL violations

The U.S. DOT warns Minnesota to revoke improperly issued CDLs for non-citizens or lose $30.4M in highway funds, citing widespread violations in a federal review.

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Federal government threatens Minnesota with $30.4 million highway-funding cut over CDL violations

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 3 2025

A Winter Scourge: How the Quest for Clear Roads Is Poisoning Minnesota’s Water

Anoka County warns that routine winter road-salt use is contaminating lakes, rivers, and aquifers. As snow returns, officials urge public cooperation to protect water.

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A Winter Scourge: How the Quest for Clear Roads Is Poisoning Minnesota’s Water

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Coon Rapids Tue. Dec 2 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Painful Cycle of Hope and Disappointment: The Vikings’ Latest Humiliation

The Vikings’ 26-0 loss to Seattle shattered fans’ fragile hope, underscoring decades of unmet promise. Despite major investments in talent and coaching, the team keeps losing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Painful Cycle of Hope and Disappointment: The Vikings’ Latest Humiliation

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