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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Minneapolis School Shooting Leaves Two Children Dead, 17 Injured; Suspect Also Dead

Police Chief O’Hara: “The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible.”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis School Shooting Leaves Two Children Dead, 17 Injured; Suspect Also Dead

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Former DFL Staffer Ian Oundo Launches Bid For Minnesota Senate Seat In District 35

Coon Rapids businessman and former party organizer challenges Republican Sen. Jim Abeler in closely watched suburban district.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Former DFL Staffer Ian Oundo Launches Bid For Minnesota Senate Seat In District 35

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Kinetic Group To Raise Ammunition Prices Nationwide This Fall

Increases of 3–12% will affect rifle, handgun, and shotshell ammunition across Federal, Remington, CCI, Speer, Fiocchi, and other brands starting October 1

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Kinetic Group To Raise Ammunition Prices Nationwide This Fall

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Cookout With The Cops Is Thursday At John Ward Park; Free Food And School-Supply Drive

he Anoka Police Department will host its annual “Cookout with the Cops” on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. at John Ward Park (2400 Forest Ave., Anoka).

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Cookout With The Cops Is Thursday At John Ward Park; Free Food And School-Supply Drive

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Anoka County Board Holds Management Committee And Regular Meetings

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday for a Management Committee Meeting followed by a Regular Board Meeting at the Government Center.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 27 2025

Anoka County Offices To Close For Labor Day On September 1

Government services, libraries, and license centers will observe the holiday, resuming normal operations Tuesday.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 26 2025

After Surviving June Attack, Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman Returns to Public Stage, Urges Democrats to “Build Trust”

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman’s first major public appearance since being shot and seriously wounded.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

After Surviving June Attack, Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman Returns to Public Stage, Urges Democrats to “Build Trust”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 26 2025

Coon Rapids Motorcyclist Injured In Brooklyn Park Crash

A 32-year-old man from Coon Rapids sustained life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning in a motorcycle crash on westbound Highway 610 near Zane Avenue in Brooklyn Park.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Motorcyclist Injured In Brooklyn Park Crash

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 26 2025

City of Anoka Watering Restrictions Remain in Effect Through September

The City of Anoka’s summer watering restrictions remain in effect as part of ongoing efforts to ensure a sustainable water supply during peak demand periods.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 26 2025

Minneapolis Police Investigate Early Morning Hit-and-Run On Lake Street

Minneapolis police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred early Monday morning, resulting in two men suffering potentially life-threatening injuries.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Police Investigate Early Morning Hit-and-Run On Lake Street

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 26 2025

Minneapolis City Council Rejects Contract Extensions For Rev. Jerry McAfee’s Organizations

The Minneapolis City Council on Monday voted against extending contracts for two organizations affiliated with Rev. Jerry McAfee a prominent North Minneapolis pastor and activist.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 25 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Back-to-School Stress: The Silent Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore

Each fall, social media fills with smiling children clutching brand-new backpacks, parents capturing the picture-perfect first-day moment.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Back-to-School Stress: The Silent Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 25 2025

15th Annual Golf4Goals Tees Off At Bunker Hills To Support Twin Cities Youth

The Sanneh Foundation will host its 15th Annual Golf4Goals tournament on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, bringing together community leaders.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

15th Annual Golf4Goals Tees Off At Bunker Hills To Support Twin Cities Youth

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 25 2025

Special Primaries Tuesday In Two Minnesota Senate Districts

Narrow DFL majority adds weight to Woodbury and Buffalo contests

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Special Primaries Tuesday In Two Minnesota Senate Districts

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 25 2025

New Horizon Childcare Expands In Brooklyn Center

A business that provides childcare and early education in Brooklyn Center will soon be moving to another location within the city.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

New Horizon Childcare Expands In Brooklyn Center

Tom Akaolisa Editor