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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 11 2025

Consumer Reports: A Trusted, Independent Resource for Smarter Buying Decisions

Consumer Reports remains a trusted, independent source that helps consumers make smarter, unbiased buying decisions.

Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 11 2025

Anoka County License and Passport Services to Operate on Reduced Schedule for Christmas Holiday

Anoka County License and Passport offices will close early at noon on Dec. 24 and close all day Dec. 25 for Christmas, with normal hours resuming Dec. 26.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County License and Passport Services to Operate on Reduced Schedule for Christmas Holiday

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 11 2025

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response After Overnight Clipper Dumps More Than Seven Inches

A fast moving Alberta Clipper brought heavy early season snow to Coon Rapids and Anoka County, prompting full plowing, hazardous travel, and widespread school schedule changes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response After Overnight Clipper Dumps More Than Seven Inches

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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 11 2025

Bunker Beach Opens 2026 Season Pass Sales with Early Discounts and Expanded Summer Schedule

Bunker Beach Water Park season passes for 2026 are now on sale, offering early discounts and an expanded schedule at Minnesota’s largest outdoor water park in Coon Rapids.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Bunker Beach Opens 2026 Season Pass Sales with Early Discounts and Expanded Summer Schedule

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 11 2025

Fridley Care Facility Fire Prompts Evacuation and Arrest as Multi Agency Investigation Continues

A predawn fire at The Estates at Fridley caused a partial evacuation, a hospitalization, and an arrest of a resident as the suspected in the blaze, prompting an emergency response.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Fridley Care Facility Fire Prompts Evacuation and Arrest as Multi Agency Investigation Continues

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Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota at the Brink. The Anoka-Hennepin County School Crisis Is No Longer a Warning. It Is a Reckoning

Minnesota faces a moment of truth as Anoka-Hennepin’s escalating labor crisis nears a strike, the result of years of conflict, underfunding, division, and political paralysis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota at the Brink. The Anoka-Hennepin County School Crisis Is No Longer a Warning. It Is a Reckoning

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Winter Storm Sweeps Minnesota with Heavy Snow and Wintry Mix, Forcing School Changes and Disrupting Travel

A fast-moving Alberta Clipper on Dec. 9 brought heavy snow north and a wintry mix south, causing hazardous travel, crashes, flight delays, and early school dismissals.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Winter Storm Sweeps Minnesota with Heavy Snow and Wintry Mix, Forcing School Changes and Disrupting Travel

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response as Winter Storm Warning Takes Effect

Coon Rapids has activated a full snow response as a Winter Storm Warning forecasts 4 -7 inches of snow, with the fast-moving system expected Tuesday and Wednesday disruptions.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response as Winter Storm Warning Takes Effect

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Coon Rapids Prepares for Overnight Closure as Crews Install New Pedestrian Bridge Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

Coon Rapids Blvd will close Dec 11 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dec 12 as crews lift a new arched pedestrian bridge, a major Port Riverwalk pedestrian-safety upgrade.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Prepares for Overnight Closure as Crews Install New Pedestrian Bridge Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital and Mercy Hospital earned U.S. News’ 2026 High Performing designation, recognizing both sites as top national providers of maternity care.

The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital and Mercy Hospital earned U.S. News’ 2026 High Performing designation, recognizing both sites as top national maternity care providers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Blaine Detective James Ross Honored as Minnesota Wild Community Hero for Distinguished Service

Detective James Ross of the Blaine Police Department was recognized as the Minnesota Wild Community Hero on December 11, celebrating his enduring service and community engagement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine Detective James Ross Honored as Minnesota Wild Community Hero for Distinguished Service

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Dec 10 2025

Anoka Hennepin Educators Advance Strike Authorization After Major Rally

After a rally of about 1,000 educators, the Anoka Hennepin union voted to proceed with a strike authorization. Leaders warned a strike is a last resort unless the district acts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka Hennepin Educators Advance Strike Authorization After Major Rally

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Dec 9 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When a Sacred Space Burns: What the Prior Lake Fire Asks of Minnesota

A pre-dawn fire destroyed the Masjid Hamza Al Mahmood Foundation and Baitul Hikmah Academy in Prior Lake, collapsing part of the roof, leaving the community shaken.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When a Sacred Space Burns: What the Prior Lake Fire Asks of Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Dec 9 2025

Coon Rapids Closes Out the Year with Festive Community Tradition: ‘Holiday Skate with Rocky’

Coon Rapids invites residents to its final skating event of the year, the Holiday Skate with Rocky, on Dec. 21, 6–7:30 p.m., featuring music, skating, and the city mascot.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Closes Out the Year with Festive Community Tradition: ‘Holiday Skate with Rocky’

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Dec 9 2025

Coon Rapids Police Bring Holiday Cheer to 24 Children Through Annual Shop with a Cop Event

Coon Rapids Police paired officers with 24 children for its annual Shop with a Cop at Riverdale Target, a tradition that supports families in need and builds bonds with local youth

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Police Bring Holiday Cheer to 24 Children Through Annual Shop with a Cop Event

Tom Akaolisa Editor