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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 10 2025

From Basement Beginnings To Soaring Skies: Inside EAA Chapter 25 with President John Schmidt

At a recent TCAN event, EAA Ch. 25 President John Schmidt shared how a love of flight evolved into one of Minnesota’s largest homebuilt aircraft communities

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 9 2025

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended Until 8 A.M. For Parts Of Minnesota And Wisconsin

The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended Severe Thunderstorm Watch No. 578 until 8 a.m. CDT this morning, affecting large portions of Minnesota.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended Until 8 A.M. For Parts Of Minnesota And Wisconsin

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Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday September 17

High: 90°

Low: 66°

Wind: 4 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. Thundery outbreaks in nearby during the morning, sunny during the afternoon, thundery outbreaks in nearby in the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 9 2025

Coon Rapids Celebrates 50 Years Of Senior Programming — And The Fun Is Just Getting Started

This year marks a golden milestone for the seniors of Coon Rapids: 50 years of dedicated senior programming.

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Coon Rapids Celebrates 50 Years Of Senior Programming — And The Fun Is Just Getting Started

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 9 2025

Primary For Melissa Hortman’s Minnesota House Seat Set For Tuesday August 12

Voters to choose Democratic nominee ahead of special election in September

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Primary For Melissa Hortman’s Minnesota House Seat Set For Tuesday August 12

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 9 2025

Brooklyn Center’s Health Fair Will Feature Mural Prep And 5K

Brooklyn Center’s Community Health Fair is Saturday, August 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 8 2025

Coon Rapids Residential Growth Continues as City Extends Approval for 35-Unit Development

Tronson Reserve project reflects a smart growth vision in MDR zone.

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Coon Rapids Residential Growth Continues as City Extends Approval for 35-Unit Development

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 8 2025

Three Victims Rescued, Ten Arrested in Statewide Human Trafficking Sting

BCA-led operation in St. Paul disrupts suspected trafficking ring, highlighting the ongoing fight against exploitation in Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 8 2025

Coon Rapids Residents Celebrate Community And Safety At Night To Unite

Coon Rapids came alive on Tuesday night as hundreds of residents gathered for the city’s annual Night to Unite celebration, an event aimed at strengthening neighborhood bonds.

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Coon Rapids Residents Celebrate Community And Safety At Night To Unite

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 8 2025

New Hennepin Tech Programs Helps Students With Autism Learn Job Skills

A new program at Hennepin Technical College is helping students with autism get a leg up on the job market.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 8 2025

Twin Cities Weekend Highway Closures: What You Need To Know

Motorists traveling through the Twin Cities metro area this weekend should prepare for multiple highway closures and detours as major road construction projects continues.

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Twin Cities Weekend Highway Closures: What You Need To Know

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

AMBER Alert Canceled: 3-Week-Old Dior Gooch Found Safe After Columbia Heights Abduction

A statewide AMBER Alert issued Wednesday for 3-week-old Dior Gooch has been canceled after the infant was safely located in Minneapolis

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AMBER Alert Canceled: 3-Week-Old Dior Gooch Found Safe After Columbia Heights Abduction

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

Coon Rapids Woman Charged After Allegedly Striking Nonverbal Student in Champlin School

A 56-year-old woman from Coon Rapids is facing criminal charges after allegedly hitting a 10-year-old nonverbal student with autism.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

Costco To Close All Minnesota Warehouses On the Same Day: Shoppers Caught Off Guard By Labor Day Decision

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

Federal’s New Hi-Bird Fiber Wad Loads Now Shipping Nationwide

Federal Ammunition has expanded its popular Hi-Bird® Fiber Wad shotshell line with three new upland bird hunting loads across the U.S.

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Federal’s New Hi-Bird Fiber Wad Loads Now Shipping Nationwide

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

Bora Pharmaceuticals Announces Major Expansion Of Maple Grove Plant

Bora Pharmaceuticals, one of the global leaders in pharmaceutical manufacturing, plans to expand in Maple Grove, according to an announcement by the company Wednesday.

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Bora Pharmaceuticals Announces Major Expansion Of Maple Grove Plant

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