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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 5 2025

Coon Rapids Rolls Out 'Rec On the Spot' For Kids And Teens With Free Activities

Summer is here, and so is the "Rec on the Spot," a mobile recreation program that promises to keep children and teens engaged with various fun activities.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 5 2025

Reading Bridge Program Aims To Boost Literacy For Young Students In Anoka County This Summer

Summer in Anoka County is not just about the outdoor activities and warm weather.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Thursday July 17

High: 77°

Low: 52°

Wind: 5 MPH N

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees. Mist for the morning, sunny during the afternoon, overcast overnight.

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 5 2025

Toll Scam Alert: MnDOT Warns Against Fake E-ZPass "Final Reminder" Texts

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is issuing a crucial warning to residents regarding a pervasive scam involving E-Z Pass

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Toll Scam Alert: MnDOT Warns Against Fake E-ZPass Final Reminder Texts

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 5 2025

Bloomington Hosts Free Healthy Living & Sustainability Fairs With Giveaways At Penn Lake Library

Residents of Bloomington seeking to embrace a healthier, more environmentally conscious lifestyle have an opportunity to do just that.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 5 2025

Community Mourns Young Mother Killed In Boom Island Park Shooting

Family and friends gathered, Tuesday evening to honor the memory of 23 year-old Stageina Whiting, who was tragically killed in a mass shooting at Boom Island Park on Sunday night.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

Allina Clinics Doctors, Nurses And Others Picket Over Contract

Doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners across the Twin Cities, members of Doctors Council SEIU, held informational pickets today at several Allina Health clinics.

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Allina Clinics Doctors, Nurses And Others Picket Over Contract

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Announces Temporary Withholding Of Body Camera Footage Of Officer-Involved Shooting

The Coon Rapids Police Department has announced a temporary withholding of body camera footage related to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 21.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

All Of Minnesota Under Air Quality Alert

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an Air Quality Alert for nearly the entire state of Minnesota, effective through noon on Wednesday, June 4th.

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All Of Minnesota Under Air Quality Alert

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

Groupe Saint-Léonard Adds The Precast Forte Group's EV Blocks To Portfolio As Part Of Charging Point Installation Growth And Carbon Emission Reduction Strategy

Groupe Saint-Léonard (GSL), a prominent French provider of concrete precast products, today announced a strategic partnership with The Precast Forte Group.

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Groupe Saint-Léonard Adds The Precast Forte Group's EV Blocks To Portfolio As Part Of Charging Point Installation Growth And Carbon Emission Reduction Strategy

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

Coon Rapids Intensifies Efforts To Complete TH 610 Interchange, Aiming To Boost Mobility And Safety.

The City of Coon Rapids continues its persistent pursuit of full funding for the construction of a full-access interchange at Trunk Highway 610 (TH 610) and East River Road.

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Coon Rapids Intensifies Efforts To Complete TH 610 Interchange, Aiming To Boost Mobility And Safety.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Traffic Resumes After Semi-Truck Rollover Closes Highway 10 In Coon Rapids

On Monday afternoon, June 2, 2025, a semi-truck rollover crash led to the closure of westbound lanes on U.S. Highway 10 in Coon Rapids, causing significant traffic disruptions.

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Traffic Resumes After Semi-Truck Rollover Closes Highway 10 In Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Coon Rapids Man Charged In Shooting At UMN Following Wayzata High School Graduation

A 20-year-old Coon Rapids man, Hamza Abdirashid Said, has been charged in connection with a shooting that injured two individuals at the University of Minnesota's Mariucci Arena.

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Coon Rapids Man Charged In Shooting At UMN Following Wayzata High School Graduation

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