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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 18 2025

Solemn Procession Honors Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman And Husband Mark

Thousands of mourners gathered today to pay their respects to State Representative Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband, Mark Hortman, 58.

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Solemn Procession Honors Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman And Husband Mark

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 18 2025

Maple Grove Family Gets Supreme Court Nod In Disability Lawsuit

A Maple Grove family scored a victory in the nation’s highest court this week.

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Maple Grove Family Gets Supreme Court Nod In Disability Lawsuit

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

Suspect In Deadly Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers Charged with Political Assassination Plot

Authorities arrested and charged 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, of Green Isle, Minnesota, in connection with killing Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman.

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Suspect In Deadly Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers Charged with Political Assassination Plot

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

Jenny Boelter, Vance Boelter's Wife, Questioned at Traffic Stop: Report

Vance Boelter was the subject of a massive manhunt.

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Jenny Boelter, Vance Boelter's Wife, Questioned at Traffic Stop: Report

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

Anoka-Hennepin School Board Remains with Current SEL Materials After Failed Vote

The Anoka-Hennepin School District, Minnesota's largest school district, will continue to utilize its existing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum.

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Anoka-Hennepin School Board Remains with Current SEL Materials After Failed Vote

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

🎓 AHTHS Celebrates Class Of 2025 - Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School Graduates Step Forward Into Future Careers

The Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School (AHTHS) Class of 2025 celebrated a significant milestone on Wednesday, June 4, as 69 graduates received their diplomas.

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🎓 AHTHS Celebrates Class Of 2025 - Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School Graduates Step Forward Into Future Careers

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

Local Elected Leaders Reflect on Hortman, ‘She Was One of Our Sharpest’

Outside Brooklyn Park’s city hall, flags are half-staff. It’s a tribute to one of its own citizens: Rep. Melissa Hortman. Flags are also half-staff statewide.

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Local Elected Leaders Reflect on Hortman, ‘She Was One of Our Sharpest’

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 16 2025

A State United In Grief, A Call To Heal

Saturday, June 14, 2025, a shadow fell over Minnesota, a darkness so profound it will forever be etched into the collective memory of our state.

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A State United In Grief, A Call To Heal

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 16 2025

Suspect In Targeted Shootings Of Minnesota Lawmakers Apprehended After Statewide Manhunt

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of 57‑year‑old Vance Luther Boelter late Sunday in rural Sibley County.

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Suspect In Targeted Shootings Of Minnesota Lawmakers Apprehended After Statewide Manhunt

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 16 2025

BREAKING: Suspect In Minnesota Legislators Shooting Taken Into Custody

Authorities have confirmed that the suspect in the targeted shootings of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and State Senator John Hoffman has been taken into custody.

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BREAKING: Suspect In Minnesota Legislators Shooting Taken Into Custody

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 15 2025

🕊️ IN LOVING MEMORY OF SPEAKER EMERITA MELISSA HORTMAN

Minnesota mourns the loss of a steadfast public servant, community pillar, and champion of democratic values.

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🕊️ IN LOVING MEMORY OF SPEAKER EMERITA MELISSA HORTMAN

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 15 2025

Gov. Walz Orders Flags At Half-Staff After Killing Of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Shooting Of Sen. John Hoffman

In a solemn gesture of mourning and respect, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered all state and U.S. flags to be flown at killing of Melissa Hortman and husband, Mark.

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Gov. Walz Orders Flags At Half-Staff After Killing Of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Shooting Of Sen. John Hoffman

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