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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 3 2025

Jury finds Fridley man guilty of first-degree murder in Coon Rapids triple homicide

Anoka County jurors convicted 39-year-old Alonzo Pierre Mingo on multiple first-degree murder counts for the Jan. 26, 2024, killings of a Coon Rapids family.

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Jury finds Fridley man guilty of first-degree murder in Coon Rapids triple homicide

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 3 2025

Minnesota Mayors Call for “Necessary Changes” to Reduce Gun Violence

A coalition of Minnesota mayors gathered at the State Capitol this week to urge lawmakers to act on what they called “necessary changes” to reduce gun violence.

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Minnesota Mayors Call for “Necessary Changes” to Reduce Gun Violence

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 3 2025

Blood Banks See Donation Spike After Annunciation Tragedy

As 18 people recover after Wednesday’s shootings at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, local blood centers are seeking more donations.

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Blood Banks See Donation Spike After Annunciation Tragedy

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Special Election for House Seat 34B: Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 2

Voters in Coon Rapids precincts 5-4 and 5-5 will decide the next state representative in a Sept. 16 special election, with early absentee voting available at Coon Rapids City Hall.

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Special Election for House Seat 34B: Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 2

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Coon Rapids and Anoka County Expand Access to Life-Saving Naloxone Kits

In a concerted effort to confront the ongoing opioid crisis, the City of Coon Rapids and Anoka County have significantly expanded public access to free Naloxone kits.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Anoka County Resumes Operations Following Labor Day Holiday

Anoka County government offices reopened Tuesday, September 2, 2025, following a one-day closure in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway Project Enters Final Phase Ahead of Fall 2025 Completion

The Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway Project, a multi-year, $140 million reconstruction of U.S. Highway 10/169 through Ramsey, enters final phase with completion scheduled for fall 2025.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Spring Lake Park Schools Launch 2025–26 Academic Year with Staggered Start

The Spring Lake Park School District officially begins the 2025–26 school year on Tuesday, September 2, with a staggered start designed to ease students back into classrooms.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Anoka County Hosts Inaugural SWAT Team Golf Tournament to Support Critical Operations

The inaugural Anoka County SWAT Team Golf Tournament is set for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake, Minnesota.

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Anoka County Hosts Inaugural SWAT Team Golf Tournament to Support Critical Operations

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 1 2025

Twin Cities Aerospace Network Brings Innovators Together in Golden Valley

The Twin Cities’ growing aerospace community came together at Under Pressure Brewing in Golden Valley last week, where engineers, entrepreneurs, and job seekers gathered.

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Twin Cities Aerospace Network Brings Innovators Together in Golden Valley

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 1 2025

Labor Day 2025 – A Season of Work, Struggle, and Reflection

Labor Day is often framed as summer’s last chapter in Minnesota, a long weekend filled with family gatherings, parades, and the unmistakable draw of the Minnesota State Fair.

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Labor Day 2025 – A Season of Work, Struggle, and Reflection

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 1 2025

Coon Rapids’ Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Wraps Up Season After Labor Day

Families have one last long weekend to splash, play, and picnic at Boulevard Plaza before the water features shut down for the year.

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Coon Rapids’ Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Wraps Up Season After Labor Day

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