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Coon Rapids Sat. May 17 2025

Coon Rapids Detective Earns Prestigious Catalyst Certification, Enhancing School Safety Initiatives

Coon Rapids Police Detective Ryan Olson achieved a significant milestone in student safety and mental health advocacy, becoming the first-ever police officer in the United States.

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 17 2025

Brooklyn Park EDA To Host Work Session And Regular Meeting On May 19, Locals Invited To Review Agenda In Advance

The city's Economic Development Authority (EDA) is scheduled for a double feature with a work session and regular meeting looming on the horizon.

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 17 2025

Brooklyn Park Business Owner Needs Double Lung Transplant

Nearly every day in Brooklyn Park, the staff from Skaalvenn Distillery do their part to keep America’s liquor industry flowing.

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Brooklyn Park Business Owner Needs Double Lung Transplant

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 17 2025

Minnesota Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal, Roll Back Health Care For Undocumented Adults Amidst Protests

A budget agreement reached by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders sparked controversy, due to the roll back of state-funded health care for undocumented adults.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal, Roll Back Health Care For Undocumented Adults Amidst Protests

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 16 2025

Inspiration Awaits At Coon Rapids Home Remodeling Tour Showcasing Local Renovation Success Stories

Coon Rapids homeowners considering a renovation project may find timely inspiration at the upcoming Home Remodeling Tour, scheduled for Sunday, May 18.

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 16 2025

Minnesota Walmarts to Implement New Bag Fee Starting This Month

Shoppers at Walmart stores across Minnesota will soon notice a change at the checkout starting this month, May 2025.

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Minnesota Walmarts to Implement New Bag Fee Starting This Month

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 16 2025

Solventum Officially Headquartered In Eagan, Minnesota, Following $8 Billion 3M Spin-Off

The Twin Cities' business landscape undergoes a significant shift with the recent spin-off of 3M's healthcare division into an independent publicly traded company named Solventum.

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Solventum Officially Headquartered In Eagan, Minnesota, Following $8 Billion 3M Spin-Off

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 16 2025

North Hennepin Community College Celebrates Class Of 2025 At Commencement Ceremony

North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) is set to celebrate the achievements of its graduating class of 2025 at its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, May 19, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

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North Hennepin Community College Celebrates Class Of 2025 At Commencement Ceremony

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 16 2025

CCWD Group Cleans Up Garbage At Springbrook Creek

On a picturesque spring day in mid-May – in the shadow of Northtown Mall – a clean up effort was taking place.

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 15 2025

Medtronic Announces Layoffs At Coon Rapids Research Lab

Medical technology giant Medtronic confirmed today that it has laid off an undisclosed number of employees at its Physiological Research Laboratories located in Coon Rapids.

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 15 2025

Anoka County Veterans Council Invites Public To Memorial Day Services In Coon Rapids And Andover

The Anoka County Veterans Council has issued an open invitation for the public to attend their Memorial Day services on Saturday, May 24, as part of a longstanding tradition.

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Anoka County Veterans Council Invites Public To Memorial Day Services In Coon Rapids And Andover

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 15 2025

Train-Semi Truck Collision Closes Mississippi River Crossing Between Wabasha And Nelson

A collision between a freight train and a semi-truck has led to the closure of a key Mississippi River crossing between Wabasha, Minnesota, and Nelson, Wisconsin.

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Train-Semi Truck Collision Closes Mississippi River Crossing Between Wabasha And Nelson

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