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Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 20 2025

Outdoor ice skating season opens across Coon Rapids parks

Outdoor ice skating is open in Coon Rapids with pleasure and hockey rinks. Rinks open 5 AM–10 PM daily; warming house hours vary. Maintenance is provided by city crews.

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Outdoor ice skating season opens across Coon Rapids parks

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Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 20 2025

City of Coon Rapids seeks seasonal warming house attendants for 2025–2026 winter rink season

Coon Rapids is hiring seasonal, part-time Warming House Attendants (15-20 hrs/week) through Feb 23, 2026, to staff and maintain city skating rinks. Apply now!

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City of Coon Rapids seeks seasonal warming house attendants for 2025–2026 winter rink season

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Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 20 2025

39-year-old man arrested after 18-hour standoff in Nowthen, Anoka County Sheriff says

A 39-year-old man was arrested Friday after an 18-hour armed standoff and fire in Nowthen. The incident began Thursday as a warrant service, forcing nearby residents to shelter.

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39-year-old man arrested after 18-hour standoff in Nowthen, Anoka County Sheriff says

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Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 20 2025

Court Orders Rehabilitation of UCare as Fairview Files $100 Million

A Ramsey County judge placed UCare into state-ordered "rehabilitation" due to hazardous finances. Its business will transfer to Medica as the nonprofit begins liquidation.

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Court Orders Rehabilitation of UCare as Fairview Files $100 Million

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 19 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota at the Breaking Point: Healthcare, Housing, and the Cost of Standing Still

Minnesota faces a 2026–2027 budget crisis as rising healthcare and housing costs collide. This strain tests state resilience and the stability of the ACA framework.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota at the Breaking Point: Healthcare, Housing, and the Cost of Standing Still

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 19 2025

City of Coon Rapids Hiring Seasonal Warming House Attendants to Support Winter Recreation

Coon Rapids is hiring seasonal part-time Warming House Attendants (15-20 hrs/week) through Feb 23. The role manages skating rinks and assists families. Apply now!

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City of Coon Rapids Hiring Seasonal Warming House Attendants to Support Winter Recreation

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 19 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department launches officer recruitment drive for 2025 and 2026, highlighting pay, wellness, and community policing

Coon Rapids Police are hiring for immediate and future full-time officer roles. Applicants must be MN POST licensed or eligible by March 1, 2026. Hiring is continuous.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 19 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Dale Pehrson Retires After 23 Years of Service

Chaplain Dale Pehrson retired from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office after 23 years. He provided critical spiritual and emotional support to residents and first responders.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 19 2025

Anoka County Approves $3.9 Million Round Lake Boulevard Signal and Safety Upgrade

Anoka County approved a $3.9M project to modernize 1.5 miles of Round Lake Blvd. Upgrades focus on aging signals and safety for 25k–30k daily vehicles in Anoka and Andover.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 19 2025

Blaine Approves Watershed Agreement to Address Longstanding Water Quality Issues

Blaine approved a $400k water quality deal with Coon Creek Watershed District to cut phosphorus and E. coli, meeting Clean Water Act standards and reducing flood risks.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 18 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Northstar’s End: When Leadership Takes the Exit Ramp

Northstar Commuter Rail is ending in January 2026. Despite its decade of service connecting suburbs to Minneapolis, leaders cite low ridership as a lack of vision fails.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Northstar’s End: When Leadership Takes the Exit Ramp

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 18 2025

Coon Rapids launches 2026 Snowflake Days button design contest for 62nd anniversary

Coon Rapids Snowflake Association seeks 2026 Button Design Contest entries for its 62nd anniversary. The winning art will feature on buttons for the Jan 30–Feb 8 festival.

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