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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 12 2025

Former Corrections Officer Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct With Inmate

A former Anoka County corrections officer has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct for having an intimate relationship with an inmate.

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Former Corrections Officer Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct With Inmate

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 12 2025

Anoka County Settles With Former Inmate In Civil Suit Over Lack Of Medical Care

Anoka County has agreed to a $2.75 million settlement with a former inmate who filed a civil suit alleging inadequate medical care during his incarceration.

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Anoka County Settles With Former Inmate In Civil Suit Over Lack Of Medical Care

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Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday April 2

High: 37°

Low: 31°

Wind: 15 MPH ESE

Chance of snow: 8%

Moderate rain, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees. Heavy snow for the morning, overcast for the afternoon and evening,

Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 12 2025

Suspected Arsonist In Anoka County Could Face Up To 5 Years In Prison

A man in Anoka County charged with arson on Sunday could face up to 5 years in jail, according to court records.

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Suspected Arsonist In Anoka County Could Face Up To 5 Years In Prison

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 12 2025

Met Council Forecasts Where Population Will Grow Across Twin Cities: Look Up Your City

The Twin Cities region will add 650,000 people by 2050, if the latest Metropolitan Council forecast holds true.

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Met Council Forecasts Where Population Will Grow Across Twin Cities: Look Up Your City

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 12 2025

Tuna Cans In Minnesota Recalled For Risk Of Rare Bacterial Infection

Trader Joe’s tuna cans sold in Minnesota are being recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods, who say their cans are at risk of being infected with clostridium botulinum.

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Tuna Cans In Minnesota Recalled For Risk Of Rare Bacterial Infection

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 11 2025

Coon Rapids Crime Analyst Trish Heitman Elected President Of Regional Enforcement Association

Trish Heitman, a crime analyst for the Coon Rapids Police Department, has been elected President of the Midwest Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts (MACIA).

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Coon Rapids Crime Analyst Trish Heitman Elected President Of Regional Enforcement Association

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 11 2025

Lisa Demuth Sworn In As First Black Woman Speaker Of The House During Black History Month

In a significant stride for representation in Minnesota politics, Rep. Lisa Demuth was sworn in as the state's first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the House.

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Lisa Demuth Sworn In As First Black Woman Speaker Of The House During Black History Month

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 11 2025

Minneapolis Police Honor Trailblazer Ethel Ray Nance For Her Role In Civil Rights And Law Enforcement During Black History Month

As Black History Month unfolds, the story of Ethel Ray Nance stands out, marking her impact on civil rights and law enforcement in Minneapolis.

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Minneapolis Police Honor Trailblazer Ethel Ray Nance For Her Role In Civil Rights And Law Enforcement During Black History Month

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 11 2025

Wild hosting Anoka-Mankato West Boys Hockey Game Monday Night

A frustrating and disappointing weekend in December has turned into a pretty cool opportunity for the Mankato West boys hockey team thanks to the Minnesota Wild.

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Wild hosting Anoka-Mankato West Boys Hockey Game Monday Night

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 11 2025

Kick Start Arrives For Minnesota Lawmakers After Standoff In Session’s Opening Weeks

A kick start is in store this week as the Minnesota House gets into a groove after spending the first month of the legislative session in a standstill.

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Kick Start Arrives For Minnesota Lawmakers After Standoff In Session’s Opening Weeks

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 10 2025

Champlin Park/Coon Rapids Bluebirds Beat Osseo/Park Center Stars

The Champlin Park/Coon Rapids Bluebirds won their game against the Osseo/Park Center Stars on Saturday, Feb. 07, 2025, ending 4-1.

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Champlin Park/Coon Rapids Bluebirds Beat Osseo/Park Center Stars

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 10 2025

Minneapolis Police Arrest Six Juveniles In Northeast Carjacking Incident

In a coordinated sting by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) and its partners, six juveniles were arrested following a violent carjacking in Northeast Minneapolis.

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Minneapolis Police Arrest Six Juveniles In Northeast Carjacking Incident

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