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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Coon Rapids Secures $118K In Watershed Grants To Advance Water Quality And Sewer Infrastructure Projects

The Coon Rapids City Council has unanimously approved the acceptance of two grants totaling $118,000 from the Coon Creek Watershed District.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Anoka County Reflects On Tragic Loss Of Rep. Hortman And Husband, Looks To Community Safety And Infrastructure Improvements

Anoka County Board of Commissioners opened its latest meeting with a somber reflection on the tragic losses state officials and attempted killing of another.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Friday July 11

High: 86°

Low: 66°

Wind: 4 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Mist, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. Overcast during the morning, cloudy during the afternoon, thundery outbreaks in nearby in the evening, overcast overnight.

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Record-Breaking Target USA Cup Returns To Blaine, Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Global Participation

The city of Blaine is once again set to become a global hub for youth soccer as the 2025 Target USA Cup kicks off July 11–19 at the National Sports Center (NSC).

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Record-Breaking Target USA Cup Returns To Blaine, Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Global Participation

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

UCare’s Withdrawal From Medicaid Plans To Affect 88,000 Minnesotans In 11 Counties

More than 88,000 Minnesotans will need to find new health coverage this fall as UCare prepares to exit Medicaid programs in 11 counties starting September 1, 2025.

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UCare’s Withdrawal From Medicaid Plans To Affect 88,000 Minnesotans In 11 Counties

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 11 2025

Minnesota House Oversight Committee Reconvenes, Addresses Medicaid Oversight And Fraud Prevention Following Lawmaker Attacks

In a somber but determined return to legislative business, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee convened Tuesday.

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Minnesota House Oversight Committee Reconvenes, Addresses Medicaid Oversight And Fraud Prevention Following Lawmaker Attacks

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission Launches "Meet The Trees!" Campaign, Spotlighting Black Cherry For July

The Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission is inviting residents to deepen their connection with the city's natural environment through its new "Meet the Trees!" program.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Father Charged with Second-Degree Murder In Death Of 16-Year-Old Manny Collins

Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. appeared in Anoka County District Court this morning following his arrest in connection with the tragic death of his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Spring Lake Park Council Deadlocks On Pet Store Ban, Ordinance Fails In 2–2 Vote

In a split vote Monday evening, the Spring Lake Park City Council rejected a proposed ordinance that would have prohibited the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet stores.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Pair Of Galleries Set To Open In Rumriver's Jan Johansen Gallery

A pair of new galleries are set to open in Anoka in the Rumriver Art Center’s Jan Johansen Gallery on Saturday, July 12, running through Aug. 2.

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Pair Of Galleries Set To Open In Rumriver's Jan Johansen Gallery

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 10 2025

Three Anoka-Hennepin School Board Seats Up For Election This Fall: Filing Opens July 29

Community members interested in shaping the future of Minnesota’s largest school district will soon have their chance to step forward.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 9 2025

EV Show At Coon Rapids Farmers Market Aims To Demystify Electric Vehicles

Coon Rapids residents will have the chance to explore the future of transportation up close during the EV Show, happening Wednesday, July 9 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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EV Show At Coon Rapids Farmers Market Aims To Demystify Electric Vehicles

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 9 2025

Coon Rapids Seeks Community Volunteers For Inaugural Bicycle Count Program

The City of Coon Rapids is calling on its residents to volunteer for a crucial new initiative that involves a summer bicycle count program.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor