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Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

Mother-Of-Three Killed In Burnsville Stabbing; Suspect Arrested In Lakeville

A suspect is in custody following the fatal stabbing of a mother-of-three in Burnsville.

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Mother-Of-Three Killed In Burnsville Stabbing; Suspect Arrested In Lakeville

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

MN High School Students Start New Club To Encourage Women To Pursue Law Careers

Women in Law was started by two high school juniors this year.

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MN High School Students Start New Club To Encourage Women To Pursue Law Careers

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Coon Rapids Weather: Friday May 9

High: 85°

Low: 45°

Wind: 10 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 45 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

New American Funding Champions Customized Mortgage Solutions For Coon Rapids Homebuyers

In the quest to turn the American Dream into tangible reality for Coon Rapids homebuyers, New American Funding is cutting through the complexity of home financing.

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New American Funding Champions Customized Mortgage Solutions For Coon Rapids Homebuyers

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

Maple Grove Says BioMADE ‘Great Fit’ For Gravel Mining Area

Maple Grove’s rapidly developing gravel mining area will soon be home to BioMADE, a nonprofit company that will act as a large-scale hub for testing biotech products.

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Maple Grove Says BioMADE ‘Great Fit’ For Gravel Mining Area

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 9 2025

Minnesota Senate Narrowly Passes Crucial Human Services Budget And Policy Bills Authored By Senator Hoffman

In a narrow win for supporters of the Human Services Budget and Policy bills, the Minnesota Senate approved the bill with both receiving a 35-32 vote in their favor on Wednesday.

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Minnesota Senate Narrowly Passes Crucial Human Services Budget And Policy Bills Authored By Senator Hoffman

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Metropolitan Council Seeks Public Feedback On Northstar Commuter Rail Transition To Bus Service In Coon Rapids And Fridley

The Metropolitan Council is actively canvassing opinions from those who regularly ride the Northstar Commuter Rail.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Metropolitan Council Seeks Public Feedback On Northstar Commuter Rail Transition To Bus Service In Coon Rapids And Fridley

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Ramsey City Council Greenlights Street Reconstruction Project With North Valley, Inc.

In a unanimous 5-0 vote at their latest meeting, the Ramsey City Council approved the acceptance of bids and awarded a significant street reconstruction contract to North Valley

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Ramsey City Council Greenlights Street Reconstruction Project With North Valley, Inc.

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Maple Grove Community Rallies In Remembrance With Blue Porch Lights During National Police Week

In a gesture of remembrance, the Maple Grove Police Department has called on residents to light their porches blue.

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Maple Grove Community Rallies In Remembrance With Blue Porch Lights During National Police Week

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Columbia Heights Mayor Addresses Racist Incident At Parks And Recreation Meeting

At the Columbia Heights City Council meeting on April 28, 2025, Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula announced changes to the city's public forum policies and staff training protocols.

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Columbia Heights Mayor Addresses Racist Incident At Parks And Recreation Meeting

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Frustration Grows as Metro Transit Signals Phase-Out Of Northstar Rail In North Metro

Metro Transit is preparing to phase out its Northstar Commuter Rail service in the north metro, replacing the long-struggling rail line with new bus options.

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Frustration Grows as Metro Transit Signals Phase-Out Of Northstar Rail In North Metro

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Coon Rapids Wed. May 7 2025

Coon Rapids City Farmers Market Opens Wednesday, June 18

The Coon Rapids Farmers Market opens for the season on Wednesday, June 18.

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Coon Rapids City Farmers Market Opens Wednesday, June 18

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Coon Rapids Wed. May 7 2025

Building Safety Month: Week 2

Creating a game plan to actively support building safety programs in your community!

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