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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 23 2025

Council Approves Brooklyn Park Mayor’s Sister-City Visit, But Only In Nigeria

Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston plans to visit Lagos, Nigeria with his wife.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 23 2025

Popular Blaine Library Reopens After Extensive Renovations And Upgrades

The 3 1/2 month wait is over – the Johnsville Library in Blaine is open again after an extensive $500,000 makeover.

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Coon Rapids Weather: Sunday September 14

High: 82°

Low: 70°

Wind: 10 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 0%

Thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees. Thundery outbreaks in nearby in the morning, overcast during the afternoon and evening, thundery outbreaks in nearby overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 22 2025

Cub Foods To Close St. Paul Midway Store, 96 Employees Affected

Cub Foods has announced the upcoming closure of its Midway store in St. Paul, a long-standing grocery location that has served the community for decades.

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Cub Foods To Close St. Paul Midway Store, 96 Employees Affected

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 22 2025

Minneapolis Mourns the Loss Of Lisa Stortz, Beloved Creator Of The Iconic “Tulip House”

Minneapolis is bidding a heartfelt farewell to one of its quiet visionaries, Lisa Stortz.

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Minneapolis Mourns the Loss Of Lisa Stortz, Beloved Creator Of The Iconic “Tulip House”

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 22 2025

A Fourth Candidate, And First Republican, Ruth Bittner, Joins The Race To Fill Late Rep. Hortman’s Vacant House Seat

The special election to fill the House District 34B seat left vacant by the tragic death of longtime Representative and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman continues to take shape.

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A Fourth Candidate, And First Republican, Ruth Bittner, Joins The Race To Fill Late Rep. Hortman’s Vacant House Seat

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 22 2025

Twin Cities Median Home Sale Price Hits Historic $401,000 In June

For the first time in recorded history, the median home sale price in the Twin Cities metro area has surpassed $400,000

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Twin Cities Median Home Sale Price Hits Historic $401,000 In June

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 22 2025

Minnesota Senate Mourns Sudden Loss Of Senator Bruce Anderson

Minnesota lawmakers and communities across the state mourns the sudden, unexpected death of Senator Bruce Anderson (R–Buffalo Township), who passed away Monday at the age of 75.

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Minnesota Senate Mourns Sudden Loss Of Senator Bruce Anderson

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 21 2025

City Council Approves Key Measures On Consent Agenda

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15, the Coon Rapids City Council approved a series of key administrative actions.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 21 2025

DNR Wars Of Potential Bacteria In MN Water

Summer means nice, warm temperatures and a lot of people out enjoying themselves on lakes throughout Minnesota. Watch Out For Potentially Deadly Bacteria Now In Minnesota Lakes

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DNR Wars Of Potential Bacteria In MN Water

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 21 2025

Record-Breaking Global Turnout For 2025 Target USA Cup In Blaine

The world’s largest youth soccer tournament has once again transformed Blaine into an international hub of sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and global celebration.

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Record-Breaking Global Turnout For 2025 Target USA Cup In Blaine

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 21 2025

Teen Killed In Early Sunday Morning Shooting In North Minneapolis

A 19-year-old male was found shot and killed in north Minneapolis early Sunday morning, adding to the city's ongoing efforts to curb gun violence.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 21 2025

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