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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Federal Indictments Expose Widespread Fraud in Minnesota Housing Program, Prompt State Crackdown

Federal prosecutors have charged eight individuals in what they describe as a large-scale scheme to defraud Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program.

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Federal Indictments Expose Widespread Fraud in Minnesota Housing Program, Prompt State Crackdown

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Illume Candles To Close Maple Grove Plant, Lay Off 132 Workers

Illume, a maker of scented candles and home fragrances, plans to close its Maple Grove manufacturing facility and lay off 132 workers.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

St. Francis Proposes 33% Hike in Water, Sewer Bills Over Next Two Years

The City of St. Francis is proposing a 33% increase in water and sewer bills over the next two years, citing mounting infrastructure costs and unexpected budget pressures.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Lino Lakes Updates Cannabis Zoning Rules as Statewide Market Expands

Lino Lakes city updates its zoning ordinance to align with Minnesota’s legalization of adult-use cannabis, establishing cannabis businesses dos and don'ts.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Community Blood Drive at Coon Rapids Fire Station 3 on September 18

A vital community blood drive is being held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Coon Rapids Fire Station 3, at 3150 111th Avenue NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.

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Community Blood Drive at Coon Rapids Fire Station 3 on September 18

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Minnesota Senators Address Gun Violence Following Senate Working Group Hearings

Minnesota lawmakers concluded two days of hearings by the Senate Gun Violence Prevention Working Group this week, amid concerns over high-profile acts of gun violence in the state.

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Minnesota Senators Address Gun Violence Following Senate Working Group Hearings

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

DFL State Rep. Mike Freiberg Announces Run for Minnesota Senate District 43

Barely a day after Senator Ann Rest said she will retire, Minnesota State Representative Mike Freiberg, declared his candidacy for State Senate District 43 .

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DFL State Rep. Mike Freiberg Announces Run for Minnesota Senate District 43

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Coon Rapids High School Student’s Art Honors Southeast Asian Heritage and Family Journey

For Coon Rapids High School student Nat Vuong, painting family members they never met became both an act of mourning and discovery.

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Coon Rapids High School Student’s Art Honors Southeast Asian Heritage and Family Journey

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Metro Transit Expands “Metro Micro” On-Demand Bus Service to Blaine

Metro Transit has officially expanded its Metro micro service to the Blaine zone, offering residents a convenient, on-demand, shared-ride transit option.

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Metro Transit Expands “Metro Micro” On-Demand Bus Service to Blaine

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Mayor Frey Moves to Stop Property Owner from Reopening Homeless Encampment Following Mass Shooting

Mayor Jacob Frey seeks a temporary restraining order against property owner Hamoudi Sabri to prevent him from re-establishing a homeless encampment on his private lot.

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Mayor Frey Moves to Stop Property Owner from Reopening Homeless Encampment Following Mass Shooting

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 51 Months for $2.7M Embezzlement to Fund Gambling Habit

A Minnesota woman has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for embezzling over $2.7 million from her employer to bankroll an online gambling addiction.

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Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 51 Months for $2.7M Embezzlement to Fund Gambling Habit

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 17 2025

Xp Lee Wins Special Election for District 34B, Filling Seat of Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman

DFL candidate Xp Lee wins the special election for Minnesota House District 34B, with over 60.8% of the vote against Republican challenger Ruth Bittner, who received roughly 39.1%.

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Xp Lee Wins Special Election for District 34B, Filling Seat of Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman

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