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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Special Election for House Seat 34B: Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 2

Voters in Coon Rapids precincts 5-4 and 5-5 will decide the next state representative in a Sept. 16 special election, with early absentee voting available at Coon Rapids City Hall.

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Special Election for House Seat 34B: Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 2

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Coon Rapids and Anoka County Expand Access to Life-Saving Naloxone Kits

In a concerted effort to confront the ongoing opioid crisis, the City of Coon Rapids and Anoka County have significantly expanded public access to free Naloxone kits.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Anoka County Resumes Operations Following Labor Day Holiday

Anoka County government offices reopened Tuesday, September 2, 2025, following a one-day closure in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway Project Enters Final Phase Ahead of Fall 2025 Completion

The Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway Project, a multi-year, $140 million reconstruction of U.S. Highway 10/169 through Ramsey, enters final phase with completion scheduled for fall 2025.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Spring Lake Park Schools Launch 2025–26 Academic Year with Staggered Start

The Spring Lake Park School District officially begins the 2025–26 school year on Tuesday, September 2, with a staggered start designed to ease students back into classrooms.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 2 2025

Anoka County Hosts Inaugural SWAT Team Golf Tournament to Support Critical Operations

The inaugural Anoka County SWAT Team Golf Tournament is set for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake, Minnesota.

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Anoka County Hosts Inaugural SWAT Team Golf Tournament to Support Critical Operations

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 1 2025

Twin Cities Aerospace Network Brings Innovators Together in Golden Valley

The Twin Cities’ growing aerospace community came together at Under Pressure Brewing in Golden Valley last week, where engineers, entrepreneurs, and job seekers gathered.

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Twin Cities Aerospace Network Brings Innovators Together in Golden Valley

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 1 2025

Labor Day 2025 – A Season of Work, Struggle, and Reflection

Labor Day is often framed as summer’s last chapter in Minnesota, a long weekend filled with family gatherings, parades, and the unmistakable draw of the Minnesota State Fair.

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Labor Day 2025 – A Season of Work, Struggle, and Reflection

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 1 2025

Coon Rapids’ Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Wraps Up Season After Labor Day

Families have one last long weekend to splash, play, and picnic at Boulevard Plaza before the water features shut down for the year.

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Coon Rapids’ Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Wraps Up Season After Labor Day

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 1 2025

Public Hearing Scheduled: Coon Rapids Planning Commission to Review Proposed Volleyball Training Facility at 9175 Holly St NW

The Coon Rapids Planning Commission has formally announced a public hearing concerning Planning Case 25-10, proposed by JHM Medical Park, LLC.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 1 2025

Hortman Family Gives Statement on Minneapolis Church Shooting

The Hortman family is speaking out about Wednesday’s school church shooting in Minneapolis, saying their hearts are with the victims and their families.

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Hortman Family Gives Statement on Minneapolis Church Shooting

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 1 2025

Minnesota’s Own Jackson Fuller Heads to Gdańsk to Pursue Hockey Dreams

Minnesota’s Jackson Fuller, former UMN Crookston Golden Eagle, signed with GAS Olivia Gdańsk—becoming the first ACHA DII-era Eagle to play pro/semi-pro hockey.

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Minnesota’s Own Jackson Fuller Heads to Gdańsk to Pursue Hockey Dreams

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 31 2025

Fresh Flavors and Local Finds: Coon Rapids Farmers Market Returns September 3

On Sept. 3, the Coon Rapids Ice Center lot hosts the midweek Farmers Market, featuring fresh food, handmade goods, and community connection.

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Fresh Flavors and Local Finds: Coon Rapids Farmers Market Returns September 3

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 31 2025

St. Paul's Central High’s Class of 1995 Marks 30 Years with Joy, Music, and Memories

Thirty years after tossing their caps into the air, Central High School’s Class of 1995 reunited in St. Paul for a night of music, memories, and reconnection.

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St. Paul's Central High’s Class of 1995 Marks 30 Years with Joy, Music, and Memories

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 30 2025

Coon Rapids Recycling Center to Observe Labor Day, Will Reopen Tuesday

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center, a key resource for residents across Anoka County, has announced a temporary closure in observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday.

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Coon Rapids Recycling Center to Observe Labor Day, Will Reopen Tuesday

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 30 2025

Coon Rapids 2025 Smart Irrigation Program Nears End of Sales, Helping Residents Save Water and Money

The City of Coon Rapids continues its commitment to sustainability through its Smart Irrigation Program, launched in July 2022.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 30 2025

A Coon Rapids Man Killed in a Motorcycle Crash on Highway 51 in Falcon Heights

A Coon Rapids man was killed late Thursday night when his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Highway 51 (Snelling Avenue) in Falcon Heights.

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A Coon Rapids Man Killed in a Motorcycle Crash on Highway 51 in Falcon Heights

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 30 2025

Teen Reported Missing in Big Lake; Authorities say She May Be in Red Wing Area

Elleah Mickelson, a 16-year-old Sherburne County teen has been reported missing and may be in the Red Wing area, Big Lake police said Friday.

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Teen Reported Missing in Big Lake; Authorities say She May Be in Red Wing Area

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 29 2025

Coon Rapids Showcases Northdale–Foley Businesses with New Virtual Tour

The City of Coon Rapids is spotlighting local entrepreneurs in a fresh, interactive way.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 29 2025

West Nile Virus Claims Two Lives In Minnesota: Health Officials Urge Vigilance

Minnesota health officials confirmed that two residents have died from West Nile virus, marking the state’s first fatalities of the season as cases continue to climb.

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West Nile Virus Claims Two Lives In Minnesota: Health Officials Urge Vigilance

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