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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 17 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Remembering Jamar Clark: Ten Years Later, Minneapolis Must Deliver Justice

On Nov. 15, 2015, Jamar Clark, 24, was fatally shot by Minneapolis police, sparking an 18-day protest. Ten years later, questions of justice and systemic failure remain.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Remembering Jamar Clark: Ten Years Later, Minneapolis Must Deliver Justice

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 17 2025

Coon Rapids Ice Center Gears Up for Annual 'Toys for Joy Skate'

Coon Rapids Ice Center invites the community to the annual 'Toys for Joy Skate,' a holiday event combining public skating with support for local families and charities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Ice Center Gears Up for Annual 'Toys for Joy Skate'

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Monday November 17

High: 45°

Low: 27°

Wind: 7 MPH ESE

Chance of rain: 72%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 45 and low of 27 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny during the morning, overcast during the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 17 2025

Blaine Police Department Launches Inaugural Junior Citizens Academy for High School Students

During the MEA break Oct. 17–18, 2025, Blaine PD hosted its first Junior Citizens Academy, giving high schoolers hands-on insight into public safety careers and teamwork.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine Police Department Launches Inaugural Junior Citizens Academy for High School Students

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 17 2025

Former House Leader, Prominent Attorney Among Alleged Victims in Twin Cities THC Beverage Fraud Case

An Eden Prairie entrepreneur who co-founded a Twin Cities THC beverage company with ex-House Leader Ryan Winkler is charged with fraud and identity theft.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Former House Leader, Prominent Attorney Among Alleged Victims in Twin Cities THC Beverage Fraud Case

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 17 2025

Six Anoka High School Students Sign National Letters of Intent

Six Anoka High School athletes committed to continue academics and athletics in college during the Nov. 12 NCAA early signing period, spanning multiple sports.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Six Anoka High School Students Sign National Letters of Intent

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 17 2025

When Government Stops, Communities Don’t: Seena Hodges on Leadership, Equity, and Holding Community Through Crisis

As Minnesota and the nation faced a federal shutdown’s economic and service impacts, leaders asked how to sustain trust, morale, and belonging amid growing instability.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

When Government Stops, Communities Don’t: Seena Hodges on Leadership, Equity, and Holding Community Through Crisis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Coon Rapids Set to Kick Off the Holiday Season with Annual Community Tree Lighting Festival on December 13

Coon Rapids will kick off the season with its annual Community Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, Dec. 13, a beloved family event celebrating community and holiday spirit.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Set to Kick Off the Holiday Season with Annual Community Tree Lighting Festival on December 13

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Anoka County Sues City of Anoka as Jail Dispute Boils Over Into Fight About “Parking Ramps” vs. “Garages”

A years-long dispute over Anoka County’s downtown jail has escalated into a legal fight over whether a planned structure is a parking ramp or garage, deepening a political rift.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Sues City of Anoka as Jail Dispute Boils Over Into Fight About “Parking Ramps” vs. “Garages”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Anoka County Job Training Center Awarded $250,000 to Build Agriculture Workforce Pipeline

Anoka County’s Job Training Center won a $250K DEED grant, positioning the county as a metro leader in expanding Minnesota’s agricultural workforce.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Job Training Center Awarded $250,000 to Build Agriculture Workforce Pipeline

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Anoka County License & Passport Services to Close Nov. 27–28 for Thanksgiving Holiday

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County License & Passport Services to Close Nov. 27–28 for Thanksgiving Holiday

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 16 2025

Anoka County Hosts Final Blood Drive Of 2025 On Thursday, December 18, From 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.

Anoka County will hold its final 2025 blood drive on Dec. 18 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Government Center. The Red Cross urges residents to donate life-saving whole blood.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Hosts Final Blood Drive Of 2025 On Thursday, December 18, From 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Opens Registration for 2026 Community Police Academy

Coon Rapids Police will host its seven-week 2026 Community Police Academy Jan. 13–Feb. 24. Sessions run Tuesdays 6–9 p.m. Registration opens Dec. 1 with limited spots.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

City of Coon Rapids Opens Hiring for Full-Time Utility Billing Clerk

Coon Rapids is hiring a full-time Utility Billing Clerk. Applications close Nov. 23 at 4:30 p.m., with first-round interviews planned for early December.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

City of Coon Rapids Opens Hiring for Full-Time Utility Billing Clerk

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Senator John Hoffman Released from Hospital After Latest Surgery Following Politically Motivated June Shooting

Sen. John Hoffman was released Nov. 14 after a nine-hour surgery repairing kidney, bladder, and colon injuries from June’s political attack; his family expects full recovery.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Senator John Hoffman Released from Hospital After Latest Surgery Following Politically Motivated June Shooting

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Coon Rapids Fire Ball Gala: A Black-Tie Community Effort to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes. In Coon Rapids, first responders, advocates, and residents are uniting to improve lifesaving readiness.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fire Ball Gala: A Black-Tie Community Effort to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes

Tom Akaolisa Editor