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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 27 2025

MDH Updates Fish Consumption Guidance Amidst New PFAs

The Minnesota Department of Health has updated its fish-consumption guidelines due to PFAS found in fish in 10 different Minnesota counties, including Anoka County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 27 2025

CHHS Sends Four To State Speech

The State Speech Tournament is taking place on April 26, and Columbia Heights High School is sending four students to the competition.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

CHHS Sends Four To State Speech

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Friday May 30

High: 84°

Low: 51°

Wind: 6 MPH W

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 27 2025

Blaine OKs Purchase Agreement For Last Acquisition Needed For 105th Project

At the April 21 meeting, the Blaine City Council gave a unanimous OK to the last property to be acquired for the 105th redevelopment project via a purchase agreement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine OKs Purchase Agreement For Last Acquisition Needed For 105th Project

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 27 2025

Robbinsdale Area Schools Begin Bus Opt-In Survey

Robbinsdale Area Schools uses an opt-in system to design its bus routes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Robbinsdale Area Schools Begin Bus Opt-In Survey

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 27 2025

Crystal Group Home Linked to 37 Missing-Person Cases Since 2019

A recent published report reveals the challenges local police face when responding to calls connected to group homes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Crystal Group Home Linked to 37 Missing-Person Cases Since 2019

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 26 2025

Bids Go Out For Anoka Cannabis Dispensary, City Seeking Budtender

Anoka city council voted 3-0 to pass selected site plan and set a bid date on April 7

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Bids Go Out For Anoka Cannabis Dispensary, City Seeking Budtender

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 26 2025

Columbia Heights To Hire New Code Enforcement Officer

Columbia Heights City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the planning and inspections budget to clear the way for an eventual new Code Enforcement Officer.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Columbia Heights To Hire New Code Enforcement Officer

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 26 2025

MN House Committee OKs Massive Transportation Bill (Copy)

MN House Transportation Committee approved an omnibus budget bill, despite some committee members from both political parties expressing dissatisfaction with the contents.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MN House Committee OKs Massive Transportation Bill (Copy)

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 26 2025

Crystal Group Home Linked To 37 Missing-Person Cases Since 2019

A recent published report reveals the challenges local police face when responding to calls connected to group homes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Crystal Group Home Linked To 37 Missing-Person Cases Since 2019

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 26 2025

Teacher At Oakdale Middle School Charged With Sexually Abusing Minor

A teacher at an Oakdale middle school is on administrative leave after he was arrested on allegations that he sexually abused a child over the course of several years.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Teacher At Oakdale Middle School Charged With Sexually Abusing Minor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 25 2025

Coon Rapids Amplifies Focus On Water Conservation And Sustainable Gardening During Earth Month

In the final stretch of Earth Month, Coon Rapids City is spotlighting the significance of water conservation, particularly as it pertains to lawn and garden maintenance.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Amplifies Focus On Water Conservation And Sustainable Gardening During Earth Month

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 25 2025

Coon Rapids High School Brings Broadway Charm To The Stage With 'Hello, Dolly!'

The stage is set, the costumes are dazzling, and the curtain is ready to rise as Coon Rapids High School Theatre presents its lively spring musical, "Hello, Dolly!"

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids High School Brings Broadway Charm To The Stage With 'Hello, Dolly!'

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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