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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

Coon Rapids Highway 10 Construction Project

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is set to build a third lane in each direction on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids between Round Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard.

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Coon Rapids Highway 10 Construction Project

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

City of Coon Rapids Meet The Social Worker Day

Coon Rapids Police Department Offers Free Social Services Support

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

Woman Pleads Guilty To Day Care Abuse That Was Caught On Camera

A woman who investigators said was caught on camera slamming, shoving and dragging children at a Twin Cities day care pleaded guilty to felony charges on Wednesday.

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Woman Pleads Guilty To Day Care Abuse That Was Caught On Camera

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

Vaccine Clinics Across The State Facing Funding Shortage, Closures Amid Federal Grant Cuts

Minnesota organizations and healthcare providers are scrambling to find solutions after losing federal dollars that immediately shut down vaccination clinics.

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Vaccine Clinics Across The State Facing Funding Shortage, Closures Amid Federal Grant Cuts

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

Brooklyn Park’s Zanewood To Close For $10M Revamp, But Programs Continue Offsite

Zanewood Recreation Center, a popular spot for kids and teens in Brooklyn Park, will temporarily close this summer for a substantial expansion and remodel.

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Brooklyn Park’s Zanewood To Close For $10M Revamp, But Programs Continue Offsite

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

Coon Rapids Police Update Protocol For Community Cats, Urge Use Of Private Rescue Groups

Residents of Coon Rapids have raised concern, prompting the Coon Rapids Police Department to revise its protocol towards these unowned, free-roaming and feral felines.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

Brooklyn Park Police Department Seeks Experienced Officers With Competitive Pay And Sign-On Bonus

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is on the hunt for seasoned law enforcement officers ready to further their careers in Minnesota.

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Brooklyn Park Police Department Seeks Experienced Officers With Competitive Pay And Sign-On Bonus

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

More Money Approved For Sewer And Water Project In Anoka County Regional Park

More money for sewer and water services into the southern part of Bunker Hills Regional Park approved by the Anoka County Board.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

Plymouth Lawmaker Introduces ‘Anti-Bribery’ Bill

A Plymouth lawmaker has introduced a bill to prevent bribery in Minnesota elections.

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Plymouth Lawmaker Introduces ‘Anti-Bribery’ Bill

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

Senate Agriculture Chair Aric Putnam Responds to Detection of Bird Flu in Stearns County Dairy Herd

Minnesota authorities have confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, in a dairy herd in Stearns County.

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Senate Agriculture Chair Aric Putnam Responds to Detection of Bird Flu in Stearns County Dairy Herd

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 26 2025

Coon Rapids Police Salute Retiring Anoka Chief Eric Peterson, Welcome Successor Andy Youngquist

In a display of cross-departmental camaraderie, the Coon Rapids Police Department took to social media to honor the retirement of Anoka’s Chief Eric Peterson.

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Coon Rapids Police Salute Retiring Anoka Chief Eric Peterson, Welcome Successor Andy Youngquist

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 26 2025

Minnesota DHS Announces Weekly Digest Highlighting Measures To Enhance Services For Aging And Disabled Communities

The Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD), together with the Disability Services Division (DSD), are sharing important weekly updates.

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Minnesota DHS Announces Weekly Digest Highlighting Measures To Enhance Services For Aging And Disabled Communities

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 26 2025

Investigation Launched After Man Dies In Custody At Anoka County Jail

Authorities say the man was 'being attended to by detention staff' when he collapsed.

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Investigation Launched After Man Dies In Custody At Anoka County Jail

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 26 2025

Upgrade! US 10 Getting A Third Lane In The North Metro

This roadway, highway 10, along with highway 610 and Interstate 94 are three of the most travelled corridors in this part of the metro area.

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Upgrade! US 10 Getting A Third Lane In The North Metro

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 26 2025

Rice Creek Watershed District [RCWD] Has Grant Money For Residents To Put Native Plants In Their Garden Or Yard.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 25 2025

2 Displaced After Coon Rapids House Fire

Two people were displaced after their home in Coon Rapids burned down.

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2 Displaced After Coon Rapids House Fire

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 25 2025

Princeton Woman Faces Charges For Alleged Workhouse Affair With Inmate

The complaint said police obtained at least 283 recorded phone conversations between Dunblazier and the inmate, which prosecutors described as sexually graphic.

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Princeton Woman Faces Charges For Alleged Workhouse Affair With Inmate

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 25 2025

ACLU, Education Minnesota Sues St. Francis Schools Over Book Ban

St. Francis press release from Monday afternoon announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the St. Francis Area Schools District over its December 2024 book ban.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 25 2025

Hennepin Tech Partners With North Memorial On New Job Training Program

A new partnership between Hennepin Technical College and North Memorial Health is connecting students with hands-on work opportunities.

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Hennepin Tech Partners With North Memorial On New Job Training Program

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 25 2025

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season Begins As First Blooms Appear In Tokyo

Japan ‘s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in Tokyo.

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Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season Begins As First Blooms Appear In Tokyo

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