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06/05/2025

Following a commencement that was abruptly rescheduled on Monday, June 2, as Anoka High School graduates were walking across the stage as a storm started to roll in, 543 AHS graduates returned to Goodrich Field on Tuesday, June 3, for a second try a…

Following a commencement that was abruptly rescheduled on Monday, June 2, as Anoka High School graduates were walking across the stage as a storm started to roll in, 543 AHS

06/03/2025

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until noon on Wednesday, June 4. The affected area includes all of Minnesota and the tribal nations of Upper Sioux, Mille Lacs, Prairi…

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until noon on Wednesday, June 4. The affected area includes all

06/03/2025

Road Closure Announcement-229th Ave/ CR 103 at BNSF Rail Crossing

🚧Effective Tuesday, June 10th through Saturday, June 14th (weather permitting)

BNSF Railway crossing will be replaced to improve safety and ride quality. The closure is at the BNSF railroad crossing on CR 103/229th Avenue between Flintwood Street and University Avenue. No through traffic on CR 103/229th Avenue from CSAH 24/ Nightingale to CSAH 13/ University Avenue. Follow Detour Route

06/02/2025

AHS graduation was rescheduled from Monday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 3. The call was made as graduates were walking across the stage to receive their diploma covers.

As Anoka High School graduates were walking across the stage at Historic Goodrich Field in Anoka, Anoka-Hennepin district officials announced from the podium that a storm coming through was forcing

06/02/2025

Following Wayzata High School's graduation on May 30, shots were fired outside of 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis; 2 victims were reported to be injured. A C**n Rapids man has been charged with assault in an alleged connection to the incident.

Following the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony May 30, shots were fired outside of 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis. Two victims were reported to be injured at 8:20 p.m.

06/02/2025

The start time for the 153rd Anoka High School commencement exercises has been changed to 5:30 p.m. tonight to avoid forecasted rain and weather impacts, the district said in a statement.

The start time for the 153rd Anoka High School commencement exercises has been changed to 5:30 p.m. tonight to avoid forecasted rain and weather impacts, the district said in a

05/29/2025

Per a press release from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, the Columbia Heights Police Department and Anoka County Sheriff's Office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Jordan Collins Jr, nicknamed Manny. The 16-year old Columbia Heig…

Per a press release from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, the Columbia Heights Police Department and Anoka County Sheriff's Office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Jordan Collins Jr,

05/22/2025

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05/21/2025

A man, who police said was uncooperative and wielding a knife during a domestic dispute, died after C**n Rapid Police Officers shot him with two less-than-lethal rounds, a firearm and a taser.

A man, who police said was uncooperative and wielding a knife during a domestic dispute, died after C**n Rapid Police Officers shot him with two less-than-lethal rounds, a firearm and

05/21/2025

A contract was awarded by the C**n Rapids City Council May 6 for the second year of a maintenance project designed to extend the life of city residential street.