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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

Coon Rapids Highway 10 Construction Project

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is set to build a third lane in each direction on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids between Round Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard.

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Coon Rapids Highway 10 Construction Project

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

City of Coon Rapids Meet The Social Worker Day

Coon Rapids Police Department Offers Free Social Services Support

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Coon Rapids Weather: Friday March 28

High: 71°

Low: 39°

Wind: 7 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 0%

Thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 71 and low of 39 degrees. Sunny for the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, thundery outbreaks in nearby for the evening, cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

Woman Pleads Guilty To Day Care Abuse That Was Caught On Camera

A woman who investigators said was caught on camera slamming, shoving and dragging children at a Twin Cities day care pleaded guilty to felony charges on Wednesday.

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Woman Pleads Guilty To Day Care Abuse That Was Caught On Camera

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

Vaccine Clinics Across The State Facing Funding Shortage, Closures Amid Federal Grant Cuts

Minnesota organizations and healthcare providers are scrambling to find solutions after losing federal dollars that immediately shut down vaccination clinics.

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Vaccine Clinics Across The State Facing Funding Shortage, Closures Amid Federal Grant Cuts

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 28 2025

Brooklyn Park’s Zanewood To Close For $10M Revamp, But Programs Continue Offsite

Zanewood Recreation Center, a popular spot for kids and teens in Brooklyn Park, will temporarily close this summer for a substantial expansion and remodel.

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Brooklyn Park’s Zanewood To Close For $10M Revamp, But Programs Continue Offsite

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

Coon Rapids Police Update Protocol For Community Cats, Urge Use Of Private Rescue Groups

Residents of Coon Rapids have raised concern, prompting the Coon Rapids Police Department to revise its protocol towards these unowned, free-roaming and feral felines.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

Brooklyn Park Police Department Seeks Experienced Officers With Competitive Pay And Sign-On Bonus

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is on the hunt for seasoned law enforcement officers ready to further their careers in Minnesota.

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Brooklyn Park Police Department Seeks Experienced Officers With Competitive Pay And Sign-On Bonus

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

More Money Approved For Sewer And Water Project In Anoka County Regional Park

More money for sewer and water services into the southern part of Bunker Hills Regional Park approved by the Anoka County Board.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

Plymouth Lawmaker Introduces ‘Anti-Bribery’ Bill

A Plymouth lawmaker has introduced a bill to prevent bribery in Minnesota elections.

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Plymouth Lawmaker Introduces ‘Anti-Bribery’ Bill

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 27 2025

Senate Agriculture Chair Aric Putnam Responds to Detection of Bird Flu in Stearns County Dairy Herd

Minnesota authorities have confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, in a dairy herd in Stearns County.

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Senate Agriculture Chair Aric Putnam Responds to Detection of Bird Flu in Stearns County Dairy Herd

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 26 2025

Coon Rapids Police Salute Retiring Anoka Chief Eric Peterson, Welcome Successor Andy Youngquist

In a display of cross-departmental camaraderie, the Coon Rapids Police Department took to social media to honor the retirement of Anoka’s Chief Eric Peterson.

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Coon Rapids Police Salute Retiring Anoka Chief Eric Peterson, Welcome Successor Andy Youngquist

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 26 2025

Minnesota DHS Announces Weekly Digest Highlighting Measures To Enhance Services For Aging And Disabled Communities

The Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD), together with the Disability Services Division (DSD), are sharing important weekly updates.

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Minnesota DHS Announces Weekly Digest Highlighting Measures To Enhance Services For Aging And Disabled Communities

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