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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 17 2025

The City Of Anoka Is Hiring For A New Position, A Cannabis Dispensary Manager.

Anoka Is Searching To Fill A Position They've Never Hired Before: Cannabis Dispensary Manager

Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 17 2025

Coon Rapids Ice Center To Host Annual Safety Camp For Kids On June 17-18

Coon Rapids Ice Center is set to host this year's Safety Camp on June 17-18, welcoming kids entering 4th and 5th grades.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 17 2025

Bill Aims To Limit ‘North Star Promise’ Scholarship

Some Republicans in the Minnesota House are pushing to make financial aid scholarships available only to students who are on a track to enter into high-demand careers in Minnesota.

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Bill Aims To Limit ‘North Star Promise’ Scholarship

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 17 2025

Man Threatened To ‘Fire Into UnitedHealth Building’ Over Separate Charges, Court Docs Say

A Hopkins man allegedly threatened to "shoot up" UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka over charges filed against him in St. Louis County.

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Man Threatened To ‘Fire Into UnitedHealth Building’ Over Separate Charges, Court Docs Say

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 17 2025

Coon Rapids Virtual Business Tour

Explore Businesses Along Coon Rapids Boulevard (Coon Rapids Blvd.)

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 16 2025

City Of Coon Rapids Residents Old Drugs Disposal Day

City Of Coon Rapids Residents Invited To Dispose Of Old Prescriptions Safely On National Drug Take Back Day

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 16 2025

Minnesota's MnDOT To Host Eco-Friendly Transportation Webinar On April 17

the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Minnesota Local Road Research Board are dialing up a deep dive into some green research

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Minnesota's MnDOT To Host Eco-Friendly Transportation Webinar On April 17

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 16 2025

Brooklyn Park Police: Crime At All-Time Low

Brooklyn Park police say crime rates in the city are historically low.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 16 2025

Xcel Energy Center To Be Renamed With Rights Agreement Set To Expire This Summer

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild announced a new multi-year partnership with Xcel Energy

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Xcel Energy Center To Be Renamed With Rights Agreement Set To Expire This Summer

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 16 2025

Murder Charges Filed Against Driver In Crash That Killed 2 Women In North Minneapolis

woman accused of crashing into another vehicle and killing two people in Minneapolis is now facing additional charges in Hennepin County Court.

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Murder Charges Filed Against Driver In Crash That Killed 2 Women In North Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

A MnDOT grant is helping Coon Rapids Police educate drivers who use Northdale Boulevard about pedestrian safety, safe speeds and hands-free cell phone use behind the wheel.

A MnDOT grant is helping Coon Rapids Police educate drivers who use Northdale Boulevard about pedestrian safety,

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

Anoka County Organizations Awarded MPCA Grants to Combat Food Waste

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has awarded grant funding to two organizations in Anoka County as part of its Statewide Prevention of Wasted Food.

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Anoka County Organizations Awarded MPCA Grants to Combat Food Waste

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

Coon Rapids Ice Center To Host Dazzling Spring Ice Show, Tickets Now On Sale

As spring thaws begin to warm the ice, local skating enthusiasts are eagerly gearing up to showcase their talents at the annual Spring Ice Show.

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Coon Rapids Ice Center To Host Dazzling Spring Ice Show, Tickets Now On Sale

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

Minnesota's Capitol Rotunda Hosts Historic Day On The Hill Rally For Missing and Murdered Black Women And Girls

The Capitol Rotunda in Minnesota became a rallying ground on Wednesday as a historic Day on the Hill was observed for the first time.

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Minnesota's Capitol Rotunda Hosts Historic Day On The Hill Rally For Missing and Murdered Black Women And Girls

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

Crystal’s NEAR Helps Rescue Food Before It Goes To Waste

According to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics, it’s estimated that between 30 to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply ends up in the trash.

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Crystal’s NEAR Helps Rescue Food Before It Goes To Waste

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Coon Rapids Offers Steep Discounts On Smart Irrigation Controllers To Promote Water Conservation

Starting Monday, April 14, the city is giving your lawns an IQ boost with discounted smart irrigation controllers.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Andover Woman Who Died Unexpectedly In Puerto Rico Remembered As 'Kind, Generous'

Heather Morell, 52, died unexpectedly shortly after arriving in Puerto Rico with her husband on April 2nd.

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Andover Woman Who Died Unexpectedly In Puerto Rico Remembered As 'Kind, Generous'

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Andover Denies Variance For Steel Storage Building

The Andover City Council denied a variance for Minnesota Irrigation/ landscapes unlimited outdoors at 162nd Lane NW for commercial building construction standards.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Plymouth Exam Station To Temporarily Close For Repairs Starting Monday

The Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) has announced the temporary closure of the Plymouth exam station in Wright County beginning Monday.

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Plymouth Exam Station To Temporarily Close For Repairs Starting Monday

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Governor Walz Touts Philips’ Med-Tech Job Growth In Plymouth

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited Philips in Plymouth to celebrate the company’s upcoming expansion.

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Governor Walz Touts Philips’ Med-Tech Job Growth In Plymouth

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