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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Coon Rapids Police Association Hosts Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament At Bunker Hills

The Coon Rapids Police Association (CRPA) hit the fairways this week for its third annual charity golf tournament.

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Judge Finds St. Paul Man Not Guilty of Priest’s Murder Due to Mental Illness

A Ramsey County judge found Nathan Thomas Wondra not guilty of second-degree intentional murder in the 2024 killing of retired Catholic priest Rev. Lawrence “Larry” Johnson.

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Judge Finds St. Paul Man Not Guilty of Priest’s Murder Due to Mental Illness

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Xp Lee Secures DFL Nomination to Succeed Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman

Former Brooklyn Park council member to face Republican newcomer Ruth Bittner in high-stakes September special election

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Xp Lee Secures DFL Nomination to Succeed Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Brooklyn Center Receives $5M In State Funds To Revamp Community Center

The Minnesota Legislature made a $5.1 million financial investment in the city of Brooklyn Center this year.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Hennepin County Board Votes To Dissolve HCMC Oversight Board, Assumes Direct Control Amid Financial Crisis

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6–1 to dissolve the volunteer board overseeing Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).

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Hennepin County Board Votes To Dissolve HCMC Oversight Board, Assumes Direct Control Amid Financial Crisis

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 12 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Part 3 - The Final Act: Hours Away from the County Board’s Reckless Dismantling of HCMC’s Representative Leadership

In mere hours, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will cast a vote that could unravel one of Minnesota’s most significant examples of representative governance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Part 3 - The Final Act: Hours Away from the County Board’s Reckless Dismantling of HCMC’s Representative Leadership

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 12 2025

Minnesota State Fair 2025 Serves Up 33 New Foods, 8 New Vendors in a Culinary Extravaganza

The countdown is on for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, running August 21 through Labor Day, September 1.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 12 2025

Weekend (August 15-Fri) I-94 Closure Could Affect Early State Fair Travel — Here’s What You Need to Know

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will close a key section of Interstate 94, part of an ongoing bridge repair in Minneapolis ahead of the Minnesota State Fair.

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Weekend (August 15-Fri) I-94 Closure Could Affect Early State Fair Travel — Here’s What You Need to Know

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 12 2025

Minnesota Supreme Court Legalizes “Ghost Guns,” Setting Stage For Legislative Showdown

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that most homemade firearms, commonly known as “ghost guns,” are legal under current state law.

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Minnesota Supreme Court Legalizes “Ghost Guns,” Setting Stage For Legislative Showdown

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 12 2025

‘Shoe Away Hunger’ Bus Makes Stop In Brooklyn Center

There was a long line at the Brooklyn Center Farmer’s Market last Thursday. But it wasn’t for fresh produce. This line was for shoes.

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‘Shoe Away Hunger’ Bus Makes Stop In Brooklyn Center

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 11 2025

Vikings Preseason: McCarthy's Return, Position Battles, and Injury Concerns

The Minnesota Vikings' preseason schedule for the 2025 season has been a significant event, with a focus on the development of key players and an evaluation of the team's depth.

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Vikings Preseason: McCarthy's Return, Position Battles, and Injury Concerns

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 11 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Part 2 - From Betrayal To Outright Defiance: The County Board’s Push To Seize Control Of Hennepin Healthcare

This is a follow-up to our August 1, 2025 editorial, “A Betrayal of Trust – The Perilous Plan to Undermine Hennepin Healthcare.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Part 2 - From Betrayal To Outright Defiance: The County Board’s Push To Seize Control Of Hennepin Healthcare

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 10 2025

Leader In Feeding Our Future Fraud Sentenced to 28 Years; Faces More Time for Juror Bribery

Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, 36, has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for his central role in the Feeding Our Future scandal.

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Leader In Feeding Our Future Fraud Sentenced to 28 Years; Faces More Time for Juror Bribery

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 10 2025

From Basement Beginnings To Soaring Skies: Inside EAA Chapter 25 with President John Schmidt

At a recent TCAN event, EAA Ch. 25 President John Schmidt shared how a love of flight evolved into one of Minnesota’s largest homebuilt aircraft communities

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 9 2025

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended Until 8 A.M. For Parts Of Minnesota And Wisconsin

The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended Severe Thunderstorm Watch No. 578 until 8 a.m. CDT this morning, affecting large portions of Minnesota.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended Until 8 A.M. For Parts Of Minnesota And Wisconsin

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 9 2025

Coon Rapids Celebrates 50 Years Of Senior Programming — And The Fun Is Just Getting Started

This year marks a golden milestone for the seniors of Coon Rapids: 50 years of dedicated senior programming.

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Coon Rapids Celebrates 50 Years Of Senior Programming — And The Fun Is Just Getting Started

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 9 2025

Primary For Melissa Hortman’s Minnesota House Seat Set For Tuesday August 12

Voters to choose Democratic nominee ahead of special election in September

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Primary For Melissa Hortman’s Minnesota House Seat Set For Tuesday August 12

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 9 2025

Brooklyn Center’s Health Fair Will Feature Mural Prep And 5K

Brooklyn Center’s Community Health Fair is Saturday, August 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 8 2025

Coon Rapids Residential Growth Continues as City Extends Approval for 35-Unit Development

Tronson Reserve project reflects a smart growth vision in MDR zone.

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Coon Rapids Residential Growth Continues as City Extends Approval for 35-Unit Development

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 8 2025

Three Victims Rescued, Ten Arrested in Statewide Human Trafficking Sting

BCA-led operation in St. Paul disrupts suspected trafficking ring, highlighting the ongoing fight against exploitation in Minnesota

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