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It’s Almost, Maine. It’s Coon Rapids, Minnesota history.
Andover’s strong start to the volleyball season continued as the Huskies recorded a pair of 3-0 victories to improve their record to 5-1, defeating Osseo Oct. 22 and Coon Rapids Oct. 26. Avery Bolles had 14 kills, Presley Sommers had eight and Mallory Rak had seven against Osseo, with 25 ass…
Blaine had nine top-two finishes en route to taking the team title and Andover won seven of 12 events in a runner-up performance at the Section 7AA girls swimming and diving meet in Coon Rapids Oct. 23-24. Anoka followed in third place and Coon Rapids earned sixth place.
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Sports and activities will continue in the Anoka-Hennepin School District, even as classes move online, after the district reversed course Monday night in the wake of an outcry from parents and students.
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Following state guidance, the Anoka-Hennepin School District has announced middle and high school students will shift to distance learning after Anoka County breached the threshold of 30 new COVID-19 cases per 10,000 people in 14 days.
Buffalo had no answers for Andover’s passing attack, or defense, as the Huskies trounced the Bison 43-7 Oct. 24 to move to 3-0 on the season.
An increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in the area has put the conclusion of fall sports and the start of winter sports in doubt.
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The Minnesota Legislature passed a $1.87 billion bonding bill last week that includes funding for some long-awaited projects in Anoka County.
Coon Rapids has entered a contract to install a traffic signal at Northdale Boulevard and the driveway to McDonald’s, Menards and the former Famous Dave’s in Coon Rapids. In addition, a median will prevent left turns out of the Costco driveway just north of the intersection.
The Anoka County Board signed off on $2.78 million in expenditures from the federal coronavirus relief bill last week.
Area soccer and tennis seasons drew to a close in section action this week.
It was already a historic season.
An unusual season ended in usual fashion: with Andover dominance.
A four-score second-quarter blitz provided the spark to propel Anoka football to a 52-19 rout over host Eagan Oct. 15.
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A 55-year-old Blaine man was recently charged with killing a child and injuring three other people in a 2019 crash.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation is launching a study to develop a vision for University Avenue (Highway 47) and Central Avenue (Highway 65) from Northeast Minneapolis to the Northtown Mall in Blaine. The study area passes through the cities of Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids…
DFL incumbent Dean Phillips faces a challenge from Republican Kendall Qualls in the race to represent the 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The Coon Rapids Police Department will soon see additional riot gear thanks to a federal grant.
It was a Northwest Suburban Conference meet unlike any other.
It was a night worth waiting for.
The Andover girls swimming and diving team defeated Osseo Oct. 13 to complete an undefeated regular season and capture its first-ever Northwest Suburban Conference championship. Story on the team’s season in next week’s UnionHerald.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District is expecting to shift portions of its revenue from state financial aid to local levies in 2021, due to a growing tax base.
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Coon Rapids hosted a virtual Night to Unite Oct. 6, to try to connect with residents in their homes.
Two candidates are competing for Coon Rapids Council Member Steve Wells’ at-large seat. Wells is not seeking reelection, and Pat Carlson faces off against Christopher Geisler for the seat after an August primary narrowed the field of candidates down from three. Geisler is the son of Ward 4 i…
Incumbent Brad Greskowiak is defending his Ward 1 seat on the Coon Rapids City Council this November. He is being challenged by Shalonda Shipp-Gordon.
Jeffrey Cosman is challenging Coon Rapids Council Member Jennifer Geisler in her bid for reelection to her Ward 4 seat after an August primary narrowed the field down from three candidates. Geisler is the mother of Christopher Geisler, who is seeking election to the at-large seat on the City…
Incumbent Bill Kiecker faces a challenge from Kari Rehrauer for his seat as the Ward 2 City Council member in Coon Rapids.
A 41-year-old Brooklyn Center man is charged with shooting a woman in Coon Rapids after allegedly offering her a ride and soliciting sex.
Coon Rapids won’t raise its levy by more than 1% for 2021, in light of the challenges faced by residents this year.
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Two police officers and two suspects were taken to the hospital after a vehicle pursuit through Anoka County cities Thursday, Oct. 8.
Andover graduate Wyatt Kaiser was the third Minnesotan selected in the 2020 NHL Draft, selected in the third round and 81st overall by Chicago Oct. 7. Kaiser, a University of Minnesota Duluth signee, helped lead the Andover boys hockey team to its first-ever state tournament appearance in March.
Motorists may encounter delays starting at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, for pavement repairs on eastbound Highway 10 between Egret Boulevard and Foley Boulevard in Coon Rapids.
A train struck and killed a 21-year-old Coon Rapids man in Fridley Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.
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Coon Rapids residents will be able to unite online during the city’s virtual Night to Unite event next week.
Anoka girls swimming and diving defeated Coon Rapids 94-83 in a Northwest Suburban clash Sept. 29.
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A lawsuit against the Anoka-Hennepin School District by a transgender former student will move forward after an appellate court ruled that the Minnesota Human Rights Act “prohibits segregating and separating transgender students with respect to locker-room use.”
A train struck and killed a 21-year-old Coon Rapids man in Fridley Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.
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Anoka County will not increase its 2021 levies, providing some relief to taxpayers suffering from the coronavirus pandemic.
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A 27-year-old Excelsior man is charged with attempting to kill his ex-girlfriend by burning down a Coon Rapids townhome.
Area schools are taking extra measures this year to filter pathogens out of the air inside their buildings.
Coon Rapids City Council members approved about $7.2 million in bonding Sept. 15.
A 35-year-old Coon Rapids man is charged with shooting at another man in an apartment building.
In Senate District 36, incumbent John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, is opposed by Republican Karen Attia, of Champlin. The district includes all or parts of Champlin, Coon Rapids and Brooklyn Park.
In Senate District 37, Sen. Jerry Newton, DFL-Coon Rapids, faces a challenge from Republican Brad Sanford, of Blaine. The district includes all or parts of Blaine, Coon Rapids and Spring Lake Park.
Incumbent Rep. Peggy Scott, R-Andover, faces Democrat Jason Ruffalo, of Andover, in House District 35B. The district includes parts of Andover, Coon Rapids and Ramsey.
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