14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (625+ words) Timed with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the campaign, known as "Drop the Distraction," runs from April 1 through April 30 and involves more than 300 local, county, and state agencies working in coordination to reduce crashes linked to inattention behind the wheel....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (617+ words) Through its "Coon Rapids Art on Display" program, the City of Coon Rapids is inviting local and regional artists to place their work directly into the daily rhythm of civic life. Managed by the Coon Rapids Arts Commission, the quarterly…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (1398+ words) On a recent morning in the north metro, a driver pulled into a gas station just off Highway 10 in Coon Rapids. The routine was unchanged. Card in. Select grade. Begin fueling. But the moment itself had changed. The driver stood…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (949+ words) The effort represents an investment of roughly $1.5 billion, placing it in line with the scale of recent years while underscoring the state's ongoing challenge: maintaining an aging transportation system while preparing for future demands in safety, population growth, and economic…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (14+ words) Minnesota's Passenger Rail Future at a Crossroads as Federal Republicans Target Key Projects'MinneapoliMedia...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (711+ words) It exists on the narrow shoulder of a road, where a law enforcement officer leans into a driver's window, where a tow operator hooks a disabled vehicle, where a paramedic stabilizes a patient, and where traffic continues to pass at…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (634+ words) The opening for a full-time mechanic within the city's Public Works Department is more than a routine hiring notice. It is a call for a highly skilled trades professional to help maintain the mechanical backbone of a growing suburban community,…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (746+ words) For decades, Minnesota's state parks have prioritized quiet recreation: hiking trails, canoe routes, and campsites tucked into wooded stillness. But the opening of Pyrite reflects a shift already underway across the state's northern regions, where off-road vehicle use has grown…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (950+ words) On Saturday night, Totino-Grace did not simply win a title. It demonstrated, possession by possession, why it has become the defining program of its era. With a 7270 victory over DeLaSalle Islanders boys basketball, the Eagles secured their fourth Class AAA…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (644+ words) As winter transitions into spring, the City of Coon Rapids is extending its ice programming into the warmer months, inviting residents back onto the rink through its upcoming Spring Skating School at the Coon Rapids Ice Center. The program, scheduled…...