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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 19 2025

Coon Rapids Fourth of July Carnival Deemed a Resounding Success

City Council praises staff, security planning, and community engagement during multi-day celebration

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 19 2025

Anoka County Grapples With Steep Decline In Family Child Care Providers, Impacting Families And Economy

Anoka County is facing a pressing child care crisis that threatens the stability of local families and the broader economic landscape.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Grapples With Steep Decline In Family Child Care Providers, Impacting Families And Economy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 19 2025

Brooklyn Park Council Mulls Hortman Memorial

After the tragic death of Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and her husband Mark, the city of Brooklyn Park is considering ways to permanently honor their legacy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Brooklyn Park Council Mulls Hortman Memorial

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 18 2025

Minneapolis Software Firm Jamf To Lay Off 6% Of Staff As It Boosts AI Investment

Dozens of full-time salespeople are being cut loose as the Minneapolis-based software company turns more toward artificial intelligence.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 18 2025

Nationwide Warrant Issued For Deshon Gregory In Connection To Minneapolis Homicide

A nationwide warrant has been issued for Deshon Gregory, a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Minneapolis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 18 2025

Coon Rapids Resident Urges City Action On Traffic Safety Hazards In Northwest Neighborhood

A local resident is calling for immediate traffic safety improvements in a Coon Rapids neighborhood after raising concerns at a recent City Council meeting.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 18 2025

Authorities Investigating Woman’s Death In Blaine

Local law enforcement agencies are investigating the sudden death of a woman in Blaine earlier this week.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Authorities Investigating Woman’s Death In Blaine

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 18 2025

Coon Rapids Police And Fire Departments Now Offering Free Naloxone Kits to Combat Opioid Overdoses

In a proactive effort to combat the ongoing opioid crisis, both the Coon Rapids Police and Fire Departments are now offering free Naloxone (Narcan) kits to the public.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Reaches Full Staffing For First Time In Nearly Five Years

For the first time since 2020, the Coon Rapids Police Department is operating at full strength.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

Drones Take To the Skies In Anoka County To Combat Mosquito Surge

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) is deploying new high-capacity drones this summer as part of an expanded effort to control mosquito across Anoka County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Drones Take To the Skies In Anoka County To Combat Mosquito Surge

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

Adding Heart To Her Work: Coon Rapids Music Therapist Innovates with HeartSync Music

Jillian Kirkeide, a board-certified music therapist in Coon Rapids, is introducing a deeply personal, innovative approach to her practice through her new venture, HeartSync Music.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Adding Heart To Her Work: Coon Rapids Music Therapist Innovates with HeartSync Music

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

9 Search Warrants Served in Major Minnesota Medicaid Housing Scam Probe

Federal agents raided multiple Twin Cities businesses and residences Wednesday as part of a sweeping investigation into massive Medicaid housing fraud scheme.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

USA Cup: Fusion U16 Boys Fall To Tonka United in Opening Match

The U16 Fusion boys soccer team fell to Tonka United 3-1 in their opening round pool play match of the USA Cup.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

USA Cup: Fusion U16 Boys Fall To Tonka United in Opening Match

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 17 2025

USA Cup: MapleBrook U15 Boys Blanked In 1st Match

The MapleBrook Premier Under 15 boys soccer team lost its opening match of pool play Tuesday at the USA Cup youth soccer tournament, falling 9-0

Tom Akaolisa Editor

USA Cup: MapleBrook U15 Boys Blanked In 1st Match

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 16 2025

A City Remembers, A Spirit Endures - One Month After June 14, Minnesota Confronts the Lingering Echoes of Loss

Minnesota stands now one month removed from a day that changed us—quietly, violently, and forever.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

A City Remembers, A Spirit Endures - One Month After June 14, Minnesota Confronts the Lingering Echoes of Loss

Tom Akaolisa Editor