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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 14 2025

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park Celebrates Grand Reopening After $40 Million Redevelopment

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, formerly known as Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park on the west side of the river, officially celebrated its grand reopening on September 6, 2025.

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Mississippi Gateway Regional Park Celebrates Grand Reopening After $40 Million Redevelopment

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 14 2025

Anoka County Spotlights on Opioids and Overdose In event set for Oct. 4 in Spring Lake Park

Anoka County residents are invited to join the Spotlight on Opioids and Overdose event on October 4 (Sat) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave. NE.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 14 2025

University of Minnesota and Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement, Ending Strike — Farm Aid 40 to Proceed as Planned

Teamsters Local 320 announced late Friday, September 12, that a tentative agreement had been reached with the university.

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University of Minnesota and Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement, Ending Strike — Farm Aid 40 to Proceed as Planned

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 13 2025

Today Is Special Election for House District 34B: Voting Information for Coon Rapids Residents

Voters in southern Coon Rapids will head to the polls next week to decide the outcome of the special election for Minnesota House District 34B.

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Today Is Special Election for House District 34B: Voting Information for Coon Rapids Residents

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 13 2025

Sherburne County Jail Inmate Found Dead Amid Ongoing Federal Case

Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Sherburne County Jail after he was found unresponsive in his cell on Thursday morning.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 13 2025

Coon Rapids Pet Fair Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Location and Expanded Activities

The annual Coon Rapids Pet Fair returns Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., marking its 10th anniversary with a brand-new location at the Coon Rapids Civic Center.

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Coon Rapids Pet Fair Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Location and Expanded Activities

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 13 2025

22 Arrested in Blaine Child Solicitation Sting

Blaine police announced Friday, September 12, that 22 individuals have been arrested and charged following a two-day child solicitation sting operation earlier this month.

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22 Arrested in Blaine Child Solicitation Sting

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 13 2025

Anoka County Infrastructure Overhaul: Major Roadwork Projects Transforming Local Commutes

Anoka County is undertaking several significant infrastructure projects aimed at improving traffic flow, safety, and accessibility across the region.

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Anoka County Infrastructure Overhaul: Major Roadwork Projects Transforming Local Commutes

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 12 2025

Twin Cities Braces for Late-Season Warmup, Temperatures to Soar into the 80s and 90s

After a stretch of cooler weather, the Twin Cities metro area is set for a significant warmup starting Thursday, bringing a late-season stretch of summer-like conditions.

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Twin Cities Braces for Late-Season Warmup, Temperatures to Soar into the 80s and 90s

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 12 2025

East Bethel City Council Restricts BDM Construction’s Office Use Amid Ongoing Dispute

The East Bethel City Council voted 3-1 on Sept. 9 to limit BDM Construction’s use of office space within the city-owned Whispering Aspen Community Center.

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East Bethel City Council Restricts BDM Construction’s Office Use Amid Ongoing Dispute

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 12 2025

Fridley Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Coon Rapids Triple Homicide

Alonzo Pierre Mingo, 39, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the January 2024 murders of a Coon Rapids family.

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Fridley Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Coon Rapids Triple Homicide

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 12 2025

Ridwell Expands Waste Reduction Services to Anoka County

Ridwell, the Seattle-based subscription service focused on hard-to-recycle items, is expanding its operations in the Twin Cities metro area, including Anoka County.

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Ridwell Expands Waste Reduction Services to Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 12 2025

Columbia Heights Joins Twin Cities Leaders in Push for State-Level Gun Reform Amid Ongoing Legal Developments

In a unified front, Columbia Heights is joining a coalition of Twin Cities metro leaders to advocate for significant state-level gun reform.

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Columbia Heights Joins Twin Cities Leaders in Push for State-Level Gun Reform Amid Ongoing Legal Developments

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 11 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL TRIBUTE | From 9/11 to Minnesota’s Tragedies - A Call to Resilience, Peace, and Love

Twenty-four years ago, on a clear September morning, America was tested.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL TRIBUTE | From 9/11 to Minnesota’s Tragedies - A Call to Resilience, Peace, and Love

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 11 2025

Anoka County 911 Unveils $40M State-of-the-Art Communications Center in Andover

After decades of operating from a "dark government basement", Anoka County's 911 Emergency Communications Center officially relocates to a new facility in Andover.

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Anoka County 911 Unveils $40M State-of-the-Art Communications Center in Andover

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 11 2025

Coon Creek Watershed District Offers Grants for Water Education Projects

The Coon Creek Watershed District (CCWD) invites local educators, nonprofits, civic groups, and businesses to apply for Water Education Grants designed to promote water resources.

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Coon Creek Watershed District Offers Grants for Water Education Projects

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 11 2025

Coon Rapids Pet Fair Returns Sept. 20 with New Location at Civic Center

The annual Coon Rapids Pet Fair is back on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., promising a day of “fur-tastic” fun for pets and their owners.

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Coon Rapids Pet Fair Returns Sept. 20 with New Location at Civic Center

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 11 2025

Round Lake Boulevard Bridge Repairs to Close Highway 10 in Coon Rapids This Weekend

MnDOT has announced that both directions of Highway 10 and Round Lake Boulevard in Coon Rapids will be closed this weekend to allow for critical bridge repairs.

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Round Lake Boulevard Bridge Repairs to Close Highway 10 in Coon Rapids This Weekend

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 11 2025

Costco Wins Approval to Relocate and Expand Fuel Facility in Coon Rapids

Costco has received the green light from the Coon Rapids City Council to relocate and significantly expand its fuel facility at the Riverdale Village Shopping Center.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 10 2025

Coon Rapids Teen Fatally Struck While Riding Dirt Bike, Raising Safety Concerns

A 15-year-old Ramsey boy was killed Sunday afternoon after his dirt bike collided with a pickup truck in Coon Rapids.

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