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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 9 2025

Help The House Foundation Launches To Support Hospitality Workers

Help the House Foundation aims to create a space to show true hospitality to those who know it best.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Help The House Foundation Launches To Support Hospitality Workers

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 9 2025

How To Manage Your Finances When You’re Self-Employed

Ten tips for keeping your finances steady when your freelance salary isn’t.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

How To Manage Your Finances When You’re Self-Employed

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday January 18

High: 9°

Low: 0°

Wind: 15 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 9 and low of 0 degrees. Sunny during the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, overcast in the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 9 2025

Justice Department Strikes Landmark Deal With MPD To Overhaul Racism And Excessive Force Practices

In a recent development that has the potential to reshape the landscape of community and law enforcement relations, the MN Department cemented a deal with the City of Minneapolis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Justice Department Strikes Landmark Deal With MPD To Overhaul Racism And Excessive Force Practices

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 8 2025

Coon Rapids Police Offer CATGUARD Kits To Deter Catalytic Converter Theft

In a bid to combat the persistent issue of catalytic converter theft, the Coon Rapids Police Department is now offering CATGUARD marking kits.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Police Offer CATGUARD Kits To Deter Catalytic Converter Theft

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 8 2025

After Back-To-Back Fires At Homeless Encampments, Minneapolis Firefighters Concerned City Could See More

Minneapolis firefighters say fires in homeless encampments are often caused by open fires and propane tanks that aren't used properly.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

After Back-To-Back Fires At Homeless Encampments, Minneapolis Firefighters Concerned City Could See More

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 8 2025

Brooklyn Park Leaders Plan For Large-Scale BioTech Innovation District

Brooklyn Park has big-picture plans for undeveloped space near highways 169 and 610: its BioTech Innovation District. The city welcomes public feedback for that area this month.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Brooklyn Park Leaders Plan For Large-Scale BioTech Innovation District

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 8 2025

Hiking Hijabie: How This Minneapolis Business Owner Is Making Outdoor Clothing More Inclusive

Nasrieen Habib, a Minneapolis business owner, started making sustainable and modest clothing so that Muslims can feel confident and comfortable hiking.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hiking Hijabie: How This Minneapolis Business Owner Is Making Outdoor Clothing More Inclusive

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 8 2025

Minneapolis Enters Federal Consent Decree For Sweeping Police Reforms With DOJ Endorsement

In a significant move aimed at police reform, the City of Minneapolis has entered into a federal consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), over the next few years.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Enters Federal Consent Decree For Sweeping Police Reforms With DOJ Endorsement

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 7 2025

Coon Rapids Police And Minnesota DPS Urge Public To Avoid Drunk Driving, Stressing The Ripple Effect On Community Safety

Coon Rapids Police Department, along with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, has taken to social media to denounce the dangerous choice to drink and drive.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Police And Minnesota DPS Urge Public To Avoid Drunk Driving, Stressing The Ripple Effect On Community Safety

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 7 2025

Community And Columbia Heights Police Seek Help In Locating Missing Woman Elizabeth Mead

The search continues for Elizabeth Mead, a 41-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Columbia Heights, Minnesota.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Community And Columbia Heights Police Seek Help In Locating Missing Woman Elizabeth Mead

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 7 2025

Anoka County's Polar Plunge Returns To Lakeside Commons Park, Blaine PD Champions Special Olympics Support

The Blaine Police Department is making waves on social media, announcing the return of the Anoka County 2025 Polar Plunge slated to freeze over Lakeside Commons Park.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County's Polar Plunge Returns To Lakeside Commons Park, Blaine PD Champions Special Olympics Support

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 7 2025

Plymouth Invites Artistic Expression in 6th Annual Fire & Ice Coloring Contest

The city of Plymouth is calling on residents of all ages to bring forth their artistic talents in the annual Fire & Ice coloring contest, now entering its sixth year.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Plymouth Invites Artistic Expression in 6th Annual Fire & Ice Coloring Contest

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 7 2025

Thielen Foundation Donates $100K To Brooklyn Park Teen Center

A project aimed at helping Brooklyn Park youth is getting a big boost, and it’s all thanks to a former Viking and his foundation’s connection to a local nonprofit.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Thielen Foundation Donates $100K To Brooklyn Park Teen Center

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 6 2025

County HRA Allocates $350,000 In Federal CDBG Funds To Fridley

A $350,000 allocation in federal Community Development Block Grant dollars has been awarded to the city of Fridley by the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

County HRA Allocates $350,000 In Federal CDBG Funds To Fridley

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 6 2025

Fridley Approves I/I Reduction Via Met Council Grant

At the Dec. 23 meeting, the Fridley City Council unanimously authorized a funding application and grant with the Metropolitan Council.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Fridley Approves I/I Reduction Via Met Council Grant

Tom Akaolisa Editor