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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 1 2025

CRHS Making Music Accessible To Students Of All Abilities

At Monday night's Winter Band Concert at Coon Rapids High School, an Albanian Dance number was featured with from the school's special education students, called from United Sound.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

CRHS Making Music Accessible To Students Of All Abilities

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 1 2025

Coon Rapids City Has Some Summer Jobs Open: Apply For A Coon Rapid City Summer Job Within

Apply For A Coon Rapid City Summer Job With The City

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Coon Rapids Weather: Monday March 31

High: 45°

Low: 28°

Wind: 5 MPH NNW

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear during the afternoon and evening, overcast overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 1 2025

Man Sentenced To 40 years For Murdering, Dismembering Mani Starren, Fanta Xayavong

A Maplewood man who admitted to killing and dismembering two ex-girlfriends learned his fate in court Friday.

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Man Sentenced To 40 years For Murdering, Dismembering Mani Starren, Fanta Xayavong

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 1 2025

Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

A 33-year-old Minneapoils man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for his role in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.

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Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 1 2025

Golden Valley Firefighter Ready To Gear Up For 52-Story Climb

Golden Valley Fire Department Battalion Chief Ken Bence will strap on about 60 pounds of firefighting gear this Saturday.

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Golden Valley Firefighter Ready To Gear Up For 52-Story Climb

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

Coon Rapids Senior Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers To Boost Elderly Autonomy And Community Connection

The call for community involvement rings clear in Coon Rapids, where the Senior Center is actively seeking volunteers to help transport local seniors to and from activities.

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Coon Rapids Senior Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers To Boost Elderly Autonomy And Community Connection

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

Bloomington Police Department Launches Free Crime Prevention Course For Seniors To Combat Rising Scams

In a proactive move geared towards supporting its elderly residents, the Bloomington Police Department is introducing a free crime prevention course tailored for seniors.

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Bloomington Police Department Launches Free Crime Prevention Course For Seniors To Combat Rising Scams

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

Mayor Says Neighboring Cities ‘Don’t Get To Determine What Brooklyn Park Does’

Brooklyn Park Mayor is weighing in on a letter the city received from mayors of neighboring cities asking Brooklyn Park to stay consistent with surrounding development.

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Mayor Says Neighboring Cities ‘Don’t Get To Determine What Brooklyn Park Does’

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

North Metro Library Getting A Major Makeover

The Johnsville Library in Blaine is a popular place that is a go-to spot for many North Metro residents.

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North Metro Library Getting A Major Makeover

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

A Time To Come Together: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate Ramadan In Minnesota

Mosques across Minnesota will open their doors for iftars and fundraisers during Ramadan, which begins on Friday, Feb. 28.

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A Time To Come Together: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate Ramadan In Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 27 2025

Anoka-Ramsey Jazz Fest Renamed To Honor Educator, Musician

Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s annual jazz festival has been renamed the Geoff West Jazz Fest to honor the memory of the festival founder.

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Anoka-Ramsey Jazz Fest Renamed To Honor Educator, Musician

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 27 2025

St. Francis School Board Tightens Book Ban

St. Francis Board policy defer to politicized website overriding book review committee

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St. Francis School Board Tightens Book Ban

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