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Coon Rapids area teacher touts screenplay at Sundance Film Festival
Like a happy wanderer, Jesse Hendrickson travels along life's winding road, watching stories unfold and meeting fascinating characters along the way.
Coon Rapids attorney's office leading way e-charging
The Coon Rapids City Attorney's Office is leading the way in the state in the electronic charging of criminal complaints.
Coon Rapids helps another business expand
The city of Coon Rapids is planning to dip into its $3 million economic development fund to help another Coon Rapids business expand.
Why do young people support Ron Paul?
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, the Texas Congressman, greets caucus voters at Coon Rapids Middle School in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, amid Minnesota's Republican caucuses.
Meet the 2012 Coon rapids Junior Royalty
The 2012 Coon Rapids Junior Royalty was crowned Saturday afternoon to climax the annual pageant at Coon Rapids High School auditorium.
Miss Coon Rapids 2012 is crowned at pageant
Samantha Phillippi earned a prize package of close to $5,000 for winning the 2012 Miss Coon Rapids title at the annual scholarship pageant Saturday evening at Coon Rapids High School auditorium.
Gospel choir offers hope in Coon Rapids
Students, from left to right, Marie Koon, Kwiyear Mongrue and Ekow Nana-Kweson prepared for rehearsal of their gospel choir after school recently at Coon Rapids High School.
Romney battles Santorum, Paul in GOP caucuses
Republican front-runner Mitt Romney battled Rick Santorum and Ron Paul on Tuesday in political caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado, hoping to extend his winning streak in the race for the presidential nomination.
Minnesota, Colorado, Missouri choose GOP candidate
Republican front-runner Mitt Romney battled Rick Santorum and Ron Paul on Tuesday in political caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado, hoping to extend his winning streak in the race for the presidential nomination.
The Seasons Dinner Theatre reprises beloved 'On Golden Pond'
Producer Patti Hynes-McCarthy puts on two hats in The Seasons Dinner Theatre production "On Golden Pond." The show opens this weekend with Hynes-McCarthy stepping into the spotlight in a lead role of Ethel Thayer.
A-H teachers union backs sexuality policy change
Sam's Club in Sartell will host a free heart health screening from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Almost 24 hours a day, with only a 30-minute break here or there, a herd of more than 1,600 cows... COON RAPIDS, Minn.
Harp player being featured in Coon Rapids concert
A harpist will be featured at Coon Rapids Arts Commission's second concert in its 2012 dessert and coffee concert series.
Grass roots election process to begin
That's when the state's political parties will have their precinct caucuses at various locations, including many in Anoka County, all beginning at 7 p.m. The caucuses will begin the process of selecting candidates for the 2012 election and policy positions to shape the political platform, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.
Wanted felons sought in Anoka and Pine counties
U.S. Bail & Fugitive Enforcement Agent James Cumler is asking the help of the citizens of Anoka and Pine counties.
Andover woman struck, killed by car in Maple Grove
Ann Blake of Andover and her sister Jean were enjoying an afternoon of shopping and walking in the Arbor Lakes commercial district in Maple Grove on Jan.
Open house set on University Avenue project
A public open house meeting on Anoka County's plans to reconstruct University Avenue from County Road 10 to Main Street in Blaine and Coon Rapids will take place Wednesday, Feb.
Centra Homes bets on housing rebound with purchase of 350 Minnesota sites
A relatively new entrant to the Twin Cities' housing market recently bought 350 properties stretching from Rochester to Isanti, Minn., and plans to start building.
Coon Rapids teen cast in play about Holocaust
A teen from Coon Rapids has been cast in a play about the Holocaust. Areanna Ash, 17, a junior at Blaine High School, has been cast as Gabriela in Youth Performance Company's production of "And a Child Shall Lead." The show, penned by playwright Michael Slade, opens at the Howard Conn Fine Arts Center in Minneapolis Feb.
Pawn attempts lead to three men being charged in burglary cases
Cody Ray Stamnes, 2764 132nd Lane N.W., Coon Rapids, was charged with felony theft and receiving stolen property counts, while Ramsey residents Christopher Robert Bartlett and Dylan James Jensen, who both live at 5590 148th Lane N.W., were each charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property.
The 'coolest civics class around'
An up-close behind the scenes look at Coon Rapids city government is available for the first time to residents of the city.