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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 27 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Lifeline Beyond September: When Awareness Becomes a Constant

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 27 2025

Harvest’s Last Call: SACA Food Shelf Hosts Final Produce Distribution of the Season

The season for farm-fresh bounty is drawing to a close, and this Saturday, September 27, marks an essential date for community members seeking nutritious, free produce.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 27 2025

Community Table Brings Food, Fellowship, and Hope to Elk River

This Sunday, September 28, neighbors in Elk River will once again gather around the table—not just for a meal, but for connection.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 27 2025

A Fang-Tastic Evening Awaits: Anoka’s Annual Halloween Tasting Returns to Green Haven

Anoka, known as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” October is never short on reasons to celebrate, one of those is Better Values Liquor Annual Halloween Tasting Event.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

A Fang-Tastic Evening Awaits: Anoka’s Annual Halloween Tasting Returns to Green Haven

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 27 2025

Judge Suspended: ‘Flagrant and Egregious’ Misconduct Shakes Public Trust

In a rare and scathing disciplinary action, the Minnesota Supreme Court suspended Anoka County District Court Judge John P. Dehen for nine months without pay on September 23, 2025

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Judge Suspended: ‘Flagrant and Egregious’ Misconduct Shakes Public Trust

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

September: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September: A Month to See, Speak, and Save Lives – Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Tom Akaolisa Editor

September: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

September: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September: A Month to See, Speak, and Save Lives – Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

Fresh Harvest at the Dam: ACBC Food Shelf Hosts Final Free Produce Distribution of the Season

Today marks the last chance this year to take part in a community favorite: the ACBC Food Shelf’s final free outdoor produce distribution of the season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

Coon Rapids city Expands Street Sweeping to Protect Local Waterways

Cleaning the Curb, Clearing the Water: Coon Rapids city Expands Street Sweeping to Protect Local Waterways

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

Anoka: The Halloween Capital of the World Prepares for a Month of Spooky Celebration

Known far and wide as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” this small city on the banks of the Rum River is gearing up for its beloved month-long celebration.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka: The Halloween Capital of the World Prepares for a Month of Spooky Celebration

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

$14 Million Autism Fraud Scheme Unveiled: Woman Charged in Nexus to 'Feeding Our Future' Scandal

Asha Farhan Hassan, 28, is charged by federal information with one count of wire fraud in connection with siphoning off more than $14 million meant for vulnerable children.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

$14 Million Autism Fraud Scheme Unveiled: Woman Charged in Nexus to 'Feeding Our Future' Scandal

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

Power Outage Hits Golden Valley Food Shelf Hard Resulting in $7,500 Loss

A Golden Valley food shelf is dealing with a costly loss after a power outage forced it to toss thousands of dollars worth of perishable food.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Power Outage Hits Golden Valley Food Shelf Hard Resulting in $7,500 Loss

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 25 2025

Coon Rapids Commuter Alert: Highway 10 Ramp Closures Intensify as Capacity Project Advances

Coon Rapids drivers are navigating a challenging stretch of the commute as MnDOT and Anoka County work on the multi-million-dollar Highway 10 “Add-a-Lane” project.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Commuter Alert: Highway 10 Ramp Closures Intensify as Capacity Project Advances

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 25 2025

Transit Game-Changer: Metro Transit’s New Route 725 to Slash Northwest Metro Commute Times by an Hour

Beginning December 6, 2025, Metro Transit will introduce Route 725, a new crosstown bus designed to directly link Osseo, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and Blaine.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Transit Game-Changer: Metro Transit’s New Route 725 to Slash Northwest Metro Commute Times by an Hour

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 25 2025

Customer Appreciation Day Brings Health, Harvest, and Community Spirit to Coon Rapids Farmers Market

The Coon Rapids Farmers Market turned into a vibrant hub of gratitude, health, and autumn abundance on Wednesday as it hosted its annual Customer Appreciation Day.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Customer Appreciation Day Brings Health, Harvest, and Community Spirit to Coon Rapids Farmers Market

Tom Akaolisa Editor