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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Coon Rapids Set to Kick Off the Holiday Season with Annual Community Tree Lighting Festival on December 13

Coon Rapids will kick off the season with its annual Community Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, Dec. 13, a beloved family event celebrating community and holiday spirit.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Anoka County Sues City of Anoka as Jail Dispute Boils Over Into Fight About “Parking Ramps” vs. “Garages”

A years-long dispute over Anoka County’s downtown jail has escalated into a legal fight over whether a planned structure is a parking ramp or garage, deepening a political rift.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Anoka County Job Training Center Awarded $250,000 to Build Agriculture Workforce Pipeline

Anoka County’s Job Training Center won a $250K DEED grant, positioning the county as a metro leader in expanding Minnesota’s agricultural workforce.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Anoka County License & Passport Services to Close Nov. 27–28 for Thanksgiving Holiday

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Anoka County Hosts Final Blood Drive Of 2025 On Thursday, December 18, From 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.

Anoka County will hold its final 2025 blood drive on Dec. 18 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Government Center. The Red Cross urges residents to donate life-saving whole blood.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Opens Registration for 2026 Community Police Academy

Coon Rapids Police will host its seven-week 2026 Community Police Academy Jan. 13–Feb. 24. Sessions run Tuesdays 6–9 p.m. Registration opens Dec. 1 with limited spots.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

City of Coon Rapids Opens Hiring for Full-Time Utility Billing Clerk

Coon Rapids is hiring a full-time Utility Billing Clerk. Applications close Nov. 23 at 4:30 p.m., with first-round interviews planned for early December.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Senator John Hoffman Released from Hospital After Latest Surgery Following Politically Motivated June Shooting

Sen. John Hoffman was released Nov. 14 after a nine-hour surgery repairing kidney, bladder, and colon injuries from June’s political attack; his family expects full recovery.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Coon Rapids Fire Ball Gala: A Black-Tie Community Effort to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes. In Coon Rapids, first responders, advocates, and residents are uniting to improve lifesaving readiness.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Columbia Heights Police Investigating Early Friday-Morning Gunfire on Huset Parkway NE. No Injuries Reported; Authorities Seek Public Assistance

Columbia Heights police are investigating a Nov. 14 shooting on the 500 block of Huset Pkwy NE, which drew a large multi-agency response and follows a fatal shooting last week.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

From Basement Startup to Blaine Headquarters: Waggle’s Bold Vision Redefines Golf Apparel

Minnesota native Travis Baker started Waggle in 2018 to add personality to golf. Now it’s a fast-growing lifestyle brand with a new HQ and flagship store in Blaine.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 14 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Unpaid Debt: As Election Hype Fades, the Twin Cities' Housing Gap Devours Hope

Election season is over, but the affordable housing crisis in Minneapolis and St. Paul persists, a deepening reality across the Twin Cities despite fading campaign focus.

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