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Coon Rapids Thu. May 8 2025

Frustration Grows as Metro Transit Signals Phase-Out Of Northstar Rail In North Metro

Metro Transit is preparing to phase out its Northstar Commuter Rail service in the north metro, replacing the long-struggling rail line with new bus options.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Frustration Grows as Metro Transit Signals Phase-Out Of Northstar Rail In North Metro

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 7 2025

Coon Rapids City Farmers Market Opens Wednesday, June 18

The Coon Rapids Farmers Market opens for the season on Wednesday, June 18.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 7 2025

Building Safety Month: Week 2

Creating a game plan to actively support building safety programs in your community!

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 7 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Responds To Recent Violent Incidents

In unusual week for public safety, Anoka County witnessed three separate violent incidents, raising community concerns about mental health, crisis response, and domestic violence.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 7 2025

Anoka-Hennepin School Board Approves History Textbooks After Dispute With Teachers Union

Conservative board members had questioned the content of the books and curricula, prompting criticism from the teachers union.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 7 2025

CLEAN RIVER PARTNERS: Protecting Our Habitats: A Call To Action For Our Community

In southeast Minnesota, including the Cannon River watershed, much of our landscape is privately owned and used for development or agriculture.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

CLEAN RIVER PARTNERS: Protecting Our Habitats: A Call To Action For Our Community

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 6 2025

Coon Rapids Invites Community To Explore City Operations At Annual Public Works Open House

Residents of Coon Rapids and surrounding areas are gearing up for the city's annual Public Works Open House.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 6 2025

Anoka County Construction Weekly Updates

Anoka County has established publishing weekly updates on its website, specifically during the construction season, to keep residents informed about ongoing roadwork.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 6 2025

Housing Bill That Includes Down Payment Help Progresses At MN Capitol

A significant housing bill that includes a program to assist first-generation homebuyers with down payments is progressing through the Minnesota Legislature.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Housing Bill That Includes Down Payment Help Progresses At MN Capitol

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 6 2025

Anoka County Included In Forbes’ Best Midsize Employers List

Anoka County has been included in Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 6 2025

Anoka County Gets More State Money For Fraud Prevention Investigations

Anoka County's Economic Assistance Department has secured a significant increase in state funding dedicated to bolstering its fraud prevention investigations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. May 5 2025

Body Discovered in River Near Coon Rapids Dam, Brooklyn Park Police Investigating

Community members in Brooklyn Park are grappling with unsettling news this week after a body was discovered in the river near Coon Rapids Dam.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. May 5 2025

Saint Paul Police Dept Seeks Help to Find Missing 15-Year-Old Nevaeh Bishop

The Saint Paul Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl named Nevaeh Bishop.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. May 5 2025

Anoka County promotes Pedal Power Over Horse Power For National Bike To Work Week

Biking for exercise or fun is a popular past-time in the Twin Cities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. May 5 2025

How One Word In Minnesota Law Is Preventing People With Mental Illness From Getting Help

A family desperate to help their loved one get treatment for a mental illness was surprised to discover resistance from one part of the system they know well: law enforcement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor