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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 11 2025

Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale Of New Retail Pads In Minneapolis

Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has completed the sale of two new construction retail pad investment properties, Riverdale Commons, a shopping center in Coon Rapids.

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Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale Of New Retail Pads In Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 11 2025

Contract Awarded For Street Improvements In Two Neighborhoods

A contract was unanimously awarded by the Coon Rapids City Council March 4 for a street improvement project in two neighborhoods.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Friday March 28

High: 71°

Low: 39°

Wind: 7 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 0%

Thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 71 and low of 39 degrees. Sunny for the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, thundery outbreaks in nearby for the evening, cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 11 2025

Local Legislators Weigh In On State's Below-Estimate Surplus

A state surplus for the 2026-27 fiscal biennium that was predicted to be $616 million in November is now at $456 million.

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Local Legislators Weigh In On State's Below-Estimate Surplus

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 11 2025

Bill From Golden Valley Lawmaker Does Away With Daylight Saving Time

On this first full day of moving our clocks forward for daylight saving time, some local residents had lost a bit of sleep.

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Bill From Golden Valley Lawmaker Does Away With Daylight Saving Time

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 9 2025

Coon Rapids Council Advances City Development With K9 Training Funds, Roadway Projects, And Food Truck Safety Measures

At the latest City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 4, Coon Rapids officials addressed a variety of agenda items ranging from community donations to infrastructure improvements.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 9 2025

Senator Rob Kupec Proposes Bill For Free Statewide E-Waste Disposal In Minnesota

Minnesota residents may soon see a new way to dispose of their electronic waste without the usual fee.

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Senator Rob Kupec Proposes Bill For Free Statewide E-Waste Disposal In Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 9 2025

Suspected Child Exploitation Case Investigated in Eveleth, MN, Rock Ridge High School Employee Involved

On the evening of Wednesday, cyber-tip-offs alerted Minnesota authorities of suspected child exploitation activities.

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Suspected Child Exploitation Case Investigated in Eveleth, MN, Rock Ridge High School Employee Involved

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 9 2025

Investigation Launched After Death Of Minnesota Infant In Blaine, Anoka County

The death of a Minnesota infant is under investigation, but authorities are indicating that no foul play is suspected at this time.

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Investigation Launched After Death Of Minnesota Infant In Blaine, Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 9 2025

Birchwood Village Accepting Applications For City Administrator

Birchwood Village is searching for someone to fill the city’s top post following last month’s resignation of City Administrator Rebecca Kellen.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 9 2025

Boys Hockey 2025: Moorhead Outlasts Stillwater To Capture Historic First Title

Moorhead wasn’t leaving anything to chance this time around.

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Boys Hockey 2025: Moorhead Outlasts Stillwater To Capture Historic First Title

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 8 2025

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating The Global Rise Of Women

The world is witnessing a remarkable surge in the influence and impact of women across all sectors.

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Breaking Barriers: Celebrating The Global Rise Of Women

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 8 2025

Hip, Hip, Hoo-Ranger!

Usually when you “work like a dog,” you’re working too hard for too little — for Ranger the certified therapy dog, though, rewarding work comes with very little effort.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor