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Project DIVA Presents: I CAN SPEAK FOR MYSELF

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

A Golden Ticket for the East Side: How Urban Roots Turned ‘Give to the Max Day’ into a Harvest of Hope

Each November, Give to the Max Day drives statewide generosity. Urban Roots on St. Paul’s East Side leads in youth-focused urban agriculture, conservation, and culinary programs.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday November 22

High: 57°

Low: 31°

Wind: 9 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees. Sunny during the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

Coon Rapids Launches Annual ‘Season of Giving’ Drive to Support Families, Seniors, and Survivors Across Anoka County

Coon Rapids launched its annual Season of Giving drive Nov. 24–Dec. 15, inviting residents to donate goods and funds to support local children, families, seniors, and survivors.

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Coon Rapids Launches Annual ‘Season of Giving’ Drive to Support Families, Seniors, and Survivors Across Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

Why Some Coon Rapids Fire Hydrants Are Wrapped in Red Bags This Winter

Drivers in Coon Rapids may see fire hydrants wrapped in red bags this winter — a cost-effective strategy to protect hydrants along heavily salted, high-traffic roads.

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Why Some Coon Rapids Fire Hydrants Are Wrapped in Red Bags This Winter

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

Neighbors, Inc. Expands Evening Food Distribution Hours for December in South St. Paul

Neighbors, Inc. will hold evening food distributions Dec. 3, 10, 17 & 31, 4–6 p.m., at 222 Grand Ave W, South St. Paul, aiding those facing holiday food insecurity.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

Coon Rapids Police Association Donates to ACBC Food Shelf as Citywide Holiday Drive Nears Finish

The Coon Rapids Police Association donated to the ACBC Food Shelf, bolstering the city’s holiday effort and its friendly food-drive competition with Anoka.

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Coon Rapids Police Association Donates to ACBC Food Shelf as Citywide Holiday Drive Nears Finish

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

Retired K-9 Diesel Makes Heartwarming Return Visit to Anoka County Sheriff’s Office

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office welcomed retired K-9 Diesel for a visit, sharing the moment with gratitude and humor, noting they love when four-legged retirees stop by.

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Retired K-9 Diesel Makes Heartwarming Return Visit to Anoka County Sheriff’s Office

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

Give to the Max Day: Inside Minnesota’s Most Powerful Tradition of Generosity

On a peak nonprofit day, GiveMN CEO Jenna Ray took 25 minutes to share insights into the workings of Minnesota’s largest philanthropic tradition.

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Give to the Max Day: Inside Minnesota’s Most Powerful Tradition of Generosity

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

TRANSIT ALERT: Route 852 Retires Dec. 6, New Route 827 Expands Service for North Metro Riders

Metro Transit will launch Route 827 on Dec. 6, replacing Express 852 and expanding local transit access in Anoka County, Fridley, Blaine, Coon Rapids, and NE Minneapolis.

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TRANSIT ALERT: Route 852 Retires Dec. 6, New Route 827 Expands Service for North Metro Riders

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

Coon Rapids Police & Fire Launch Annual “Season of Giving” on Nov. 23

Community donation drive supports children, families, seniors, and survivors across Anoka County

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

Local Mascots and Holiday Icons Join Anoka County Sheriff to Combat Youth Homelessness

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office teamed with Anoka–Hennepin schools and local supporters for a fundraiser benefiting HOPE 4 Youth, aiding efforts to end youth homelessness.

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Local Mascots and Holiday Icons Join Anoka County Sheriff to Combat Youth Homelessness

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

Blaine Police Partner with Walmart to Surprise Shoppers with Holiday Grocery Relief

Officers from the Blaine Police Department (BPD) brought unexpected holiday cheer to grocery shoppers this week through an initiative called “Groceries with Guardians.”

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Blaine Police Partner with Walmart to Surprise Shoppers with Holiday Grocery Relief

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