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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 24 2025

Man Dies After Shooting Himself At Coon Rapids Gun Range

A man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a shooting range in Coon Rapids, which sparked a major police response Wednesday morning.

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Man Dies After Shooting Himself At Coon Rapids Gun Range

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 24 2025

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center Welcomes First Baby Of 2025

It took a full day, but Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center has welcomed its first baby of 2025.

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Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center Welcomes First Baby Of 2025

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Coon Rapids Weather: Friday January 24

High: 22°

Low: 1°

Wind: 12 MPH S

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 22 and low of 1 degrees. Overcast in the morning, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 24 2025

Robbinsdale Area Schools Moving At ‘Incredible’ Speed To Cut $20 Million

Robbinsdale Area Schools’ top administrator says the district is moving at “incredible” speed to cut more than $20 million from the budget.

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Robbinsdale Area Schools Moving At ‘Incredible’ Speed To Cut $20 Million

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 24 2025

Brooklyn Park Business Riddled With Gunfire, One Injured, Suspect At Large

Bullets flew in the 9600-block of Colorado Lane on January 20th as gunfire erupted outside a local business, leaving one individual wounded.

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Brooklyn Park Business Riddled With Gunfire, One Injured, Suspect At Large

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 24 2025

Chronic Wasting Disease Reaches Endemic Stage In Southeast

Chronic wasting disease reaches endemic stage in 3 southeast Minnesota deer permit areas, DNR adjusts management strategy.

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Chronic Wasting Disease Reaches Endemic Stage In Southeast

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 22 2025

Anoka County Board Changes Committee Structure

The Anoka County Board revamped its committee structure for 2025 at its organizational meeting Jan. 7.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 22 2025

Man Dies In Fridley 2-Vehicle Collision, Another Man Injured And Arrested

One man died following a two-vehicle collision in Fridley on Monday morning, Jan. 20.

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Man Dies In Fridley 2-Vehicle Collision, Another Man Injured And Arrested

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 22 2025

Plymouth Unveils "Meet Your Neighbor" Series To Foster Community And Cultural Understanding

Bringing the Plymouth community closer, the City of Plymouth has unveiled a free "Meet Your Neighbor" series for residents to dialog and absorb diverse cultural knowledge.

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Plymouth Unveils Meet Your Neighbor Series To Foster Community And Cultural Understanding

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 22 2025

Metro Transit Says TRIP Agents Are Improving Safety On Light Rails

In 2023, fare inspections sat at approximately 215,000. In 2024, that jumped to nearly 550,000.

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Metro Transit Says TRIP Agents Are Improving Safety On Light Rails

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 22 2025

Minnesota Department of Public Safety Honors MLK's Legacy with Commitment to Justice and Equality in Minneapolis and St. Paul Events

In a homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) honored his legacy for the values of justice and equality in the field of public safety.

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Minnesota Department of Public Safety Honors MLK's Legacy with Commitment to Justice and Equality in Minneapolis and St. Paul Events

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 21 2025

Coon Rapids Closes Warming Houses Due To Extreme Cold, Outdoor Ice Rinks Remain Open

The city of Coon Rapids has announced the closure of its warming houses on Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20.

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Coon Rapids Closes Warming Houses Due To Extreme Cold, Outdoor Ice Rinks Remain Open

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 21 2025

Blaine’s Public Works Water Division Keeps the City Flowing

Blaine's Public Works Water Division has dropped some knowledge that might just make residents happy.

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Blaine’s Public Works Water Division Keeps the City Flowing

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