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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

Brooklyn Park Launches Curbside Organics Recycling, Urges Residents To Sign Up for Eco-Friendly Waste Management

Brooklyn Park residents have a new way to be green, as the city is rolling out curbside organics recycling collection.

Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

Notice To Providers After Minnesota Child Develops Rare Brain Inflammation Linked To Flu

The Minnesota Department of Health recently issued a notice to healthcare providers after a child under the age of two was diagnosed with a case of acute necrotizing encephalitis.

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Notice To Providers After Minnesota Child Develops Rare Brain Inflammation Linked To Flu

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Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday April 1

High: 39°

Low: 28°

Wind: 5 MPH SSE

Chance of snow: 4%

Moderate or heavy snow showers, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees. Overcast in the morning, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

Maple Grove Approves Boston Scientific Expansion Plan

The Maple Grove City Council approved plans Tuesday by Boston Scientific for an 84,000-square-foot expansion to its Weaver Lake Road campus.

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Maple Grove Approves Boston Scientific Expansion Plan

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

ServeMinnesota: Transforming Communities Through Service

ServeMinnesota is the state commission for AmeriCorps, dedicated to harnessing the power of national service to address critical community needs across the state.

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ServeMinnesota: Transforming Communities Through Service

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Anoka County Board Approves Sale Of $21.5 Million Bond Issue

Anoka County Board unanimously approved the sale of $21.5 million in general obligation capital improvement bonds to fund all or part of three projects.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Nowthen Hires SCSC Firm For Admin Recruitment

Nowthen City Council voted 3-1 to start the new City Administrator hiring process by using a professional recruiting firm to conduct a search with primary City Council help.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Blaine City Council To Hold Public Hearing On Transform Sports Performance Training Facility Proposal

The City Council of Blaine, Minnesota, is poised to enter the ring of civic discourse as it hosts a public hearing for an application by Transform Sports Performance.

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Blaine City Council To Hold Public Hearing On Transform Sports Performance Training Facility Proposal

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Hennepin County Partners With Local Entities For Affordable Housing On Minnetonka Boulevard In St. Louis Park

Hennepin County is gearing up for a housing leap forward with the Minnetonka Boulevard Redevelopment project, aiming to create affordable homes in the St. Louis Park area.

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Hennepin County Partners With Local Entities For Affordable Housing On Minnetonka Boulevard In St. Louis Park

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Minnesota Senate Bill Proposes Funding To Strengthen Local Government Cybersecurity

Minnesota's state senators are stepping up their game in the cyber realm, with Senator Melissa H. Wiklund spearheading the charge.

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Minnesota Senate Bill Proposes Funding To Strengthen Local Government Cybersecurity

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Maple Grove Restaurant Closing This Weekend After Two-Year Run

After two years of providing food, drinks and entertainment to people in Maple Grove, Paulie’s is shutting its doors.

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Maple Grove Restaurant Closing This Weekend After Two-Year Run

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 22 2025

Transgender Man From Minnesota Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Walmart

The former employee claims he was constantly harassed by coworkers at the West St. Paul store.

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Transgender Man From Minnesota Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Walmart

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 22 2025

Brooklyn Center’s Crescent Cove Receives $59K Donation

Crescent Cove in Brooklyn Center, a home-away-from-home for kids with shortened life expectancies, received a big donation on Thursday.

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Brooklyn Center’s Crescent Cove Receives $59K Donation

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