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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 10 2025

Squirrel Causes Widespread Power Outage In Blaine And Coon Rapids

Residents and businesses in Blaine and Coon Rapids experienced a significant power outage on June 4, after a squirrel made contact with equipment at a Conexus Energy substation.

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Squirrel Causes Widespread Power Outage In Blaine And Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 10 2025

Minnesota Conducts First License Lotteries For Cannabis Businesses, Eyes Growth and Social Equity

The state of Minnesota has taken a notable step toward the greener pastures of legalized cannabis with the first license lotteries for prospective cannabis businesses.

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Minnesota Conducts First License Lotteries For Cannabis Businesses, Eyes Growth and Social Equity

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 10 2025

Minnesota Study Reveals Shade Trees Can Slash Summer Energy Bills By Half: Eden Prairie Endorses Green Cooling Strategy

In the midst of escalating summer energy costs, a simple yet effective solution has emerged from the green thumbs of environmental experts.

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Coon Rapids event

Sat Jun 14 2:00 am

Anoka Classic Car Show

The Anoka Classic Car Show cruises into downtown Anoka various Saturdays from June - September!

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Anoka Classic Car Show

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Brooklyn Park Teen Dies In Northtown Mall Shooting, One Suspect Detained

A 15-year-old Brooklyn Park resident, Sudais Abdi Omar, has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening in the Northtown Mall in Blaine.

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Brooklyn Park Teen Dies In Northtown Mall Shooting, One Suspect Detained

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Woodbury Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gifted Customized Running Chair

A special road race around Lake Phelan in St. Paul, Minnesota gave runners of all abilities the chance to compete.

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Woodbury Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gifted Customized Running Chair

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Third Graders And Seniors Bond Through Pen Pal Program In Andover

For months, third graders at Crooked Lake Elementary in Andover, Minnesota have been trading letters with pen pals a few generations older.

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Third Graders And Seniors Bond Through Pen Pal Program In Andover

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Dahir Named Officer Of the Year, As Saint Paul's Police Department Celebrates Its Finest

Saint Paul Police Department Celebrates Its Finest: Officer Dahir Named Officer Of the Year, Sgt. O'Donnell Honored As Detective Of The Year

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Dahir Named Officer Of the Year, As Saint Paul's Police Department Celebrates Its Finest

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

An Exclusive Conversation With Senator Jim Abeler

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MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 8 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Approves Key Financial And Infrastructure Initiatives

he Coon Rapids City Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, made significant decisions impacting the city's financial outlook and infrastructure maintenance.

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Coon Rapids City Council Approves Key Financial And Infrastructure Initiatives

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 8 2025

Coon Rapids Prepares For Spectacular 4th Of July Celebration, July 2-4

Coon Rapids is gearing up for its highly anticipated 4th of July Celebration, a three-day extravaganza promising family-friendly fun and Minnesota's top fireworks displays.

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Coon Rapids Prepares For Spectacular 4th Of July Celebration, July 2-4

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 8 2025

Blaine City Council Narrowly Approves Premise Permit for Community Charities

The Blaine City Council recently granted a premise permit for lawful gambling activity to Community Charities of Minnesota.

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Blaine City Council Narrowly Approves Premise Permit for Community Charities

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