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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 16 2025

Coon Rapids Police Launch ‘BRIDGE’ Initiative to Strengthen Community Ties

Applications Open Until October 27

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Coon Rapids Police Launch ‘BRIDGE’ Initiative to Strengthen Community Ties

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 16 2025

Keystone Foodmobile to Offer Emergency Food Distribution at Lamplighter Village Apartments

Keystone Community Services will bring its mobile food shelf, the Keystone Foodmobile, to Lamplighter Village Apartments on Thursday, October 17.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Keystone Foodmobile to Offer Emergency Food Distribution at Lamplighter Village Apartments

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Coon Rapids Weather: Thursday October 30

High: 48°

Low: 41°

Wind: 6 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 48 and low of 41 degrees. Overcast in the morning,

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 16 2025

Blaine Police Report Highlights Busy September with 4,707 Calls for Service

The Blaine Police Department responded to a total of 4,707 calls for service in September 2025, according to its recently released monthly report, “Blaine by the Numbers.”

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Blaine Police Report Highlights Busy September with 4,707 Calls for Service

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 15 2025

🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣

Faith communities play a vital role in healing, restoration, and breaking cycles of silence. 💜

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🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣

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Coon Rapids event

Thu Oct 16 11:00 am

Report Release: Microplastics in Minnesota, A survey of our "10,000 Lakes"

This press event will cover the results of our Microplastics survey of 40 lakes throughout Minnesota during the summer o

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 15 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Shut Out: How the Government Shutdown Silences the Nation

United States government partially shuttered for three weeks now, 4,000 federal employees furloughed, billions in halted aid, delayed programs, and flight delays across the country

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Shut Out: How the Government Shutdown Silences the Nation

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 15 2025

Anoka County Launches East River Road Corridor Study to Improve Safety and Mobility

Anoka County has launched a major study to evaluate safety and mobility improvements along County State Aid Highway 1 (CSAH 1), better known as East River Road.

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Anoka County Launches East River Road Corridor Study to Improve Safety and Mobility

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 15 2025

Coon Rapids Celebrates First Solar Installations with Fire Station 3 Ribbon Cutting

The City of Coon Rapids officially marked a milestone in its local government sustainability efforts for its first solar energy installations on municipal buildings.

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Coon Rapids Celebrates First Solar Installations with Fire Station 3 Ribbon Cutting

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 15 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department to Host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25

The Coon Rapids Police Department has announces its participation as a collection site for the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

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Coon Rapids Police Department to Host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 15 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Volunteers for Reserve Unit; Informational Session Announced

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to learn more about its Reserve Unit, a dedicated team of volunteers and licensed liaison staff.

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Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Volunteers for Reserve Unit; Informational Session Announced

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 15 2025

Coon Rapids Seeks Parks Maintenance Worker to Help Care for City’s Outdoor Spaces

The City of Coon Rapids is actively recruiting a new Parks Maintenance Worker to join its Parks Division.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Seeks Parks Maintenance Worker to Help Care for City’s Outdoor Spaces

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Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 14 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Pink Ribbon’s Shadow: A Testament to Loss, A Declaration of Hope

October arrives in a blush of pink. Landmarks glow in rose-colored light. Ribbons bloom on lapels. It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Pink Ribbon’s Shadow: A Testament to Loss, A Declaration of Hope

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