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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 27 2025

ShelettaMakesMeLaugh Hosts Free Brunch for Minnesota Small Business Owners to Mark Small Business Saturday — With Grant Raffle, Funding Info & Networking

The restored Coliseum on East Lake will host a free Nov. 29 brunch for Minnesota small businesses, led by Sheletta Brundidge, with food, music, and a $1,000 grant.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

ShelettaMakesMeLaugh Hosts Free Brunch for Minnesota Small Business Owners to Mark Small Business Saturday — With Grant Raffle, Funding Info & Networking

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 27 2025

Hennepin County Broadens Youth Diversion Pathways After Study Shows Sharp Drop in Recidivism

Hennepin County is expanding juvenile diversion, emphasizing early intervention and community support after a U of M study found diverted youth re-offend less.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

First Major Winter Storm Hits Minnesota, Disrupting Travel Ahead of Thanksgiving

Minnesota faces its first major 2025–26 winter storm, with snow and gusty winds making travel hazardous; a Winter Storm Warning covers the Twin Cities through this morning.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

First Major Winter Storm Hits Minnesota, Disrupting Travel Ahead of Thanksgiving

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Minnesota Freeze: How a Federal Decree Threatens to Obliterate an Ecosystem of Prudence

Minnesota teaches patience as survival: residents read the sky and ice, rely on durable infrastructure, and uphold thoughtfulness as the contract of endurance.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Minnesota Freeze: How a Federal Decree Threatens to Obliterate an Ecosystem of Prudence

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

Winter Pause Brings Temporary Relief to Highway 10 Construction in Coon Rapids

The multi-million-dollar “Add-a-Lane” expansion of U.S. Highway 10 in Coon Rapids has entered its winter hiatus, giving commuters temporary relief from closures and detours.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Winter Pause Brings Temporary Relief to Highway 10 Construction in Coon Rapids

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Snowplows Ahead of Winter Weather Advisory

With rain turning to snow Tuesday night, Coon Rapids will launch full snow removal. A Winter Weather Advisory through noon Wednesday has crews clearing major streets from 4 a.m.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Snowplows Ahead of Winter Weather Advisory

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

The Achilles’ Heel of Keyless Entry: How a Simple Step Can Protect Your Vehicle

As keyless cars face rising high-tech theft, Coon Rapids Police urge residents to use simple signal-blocking “Faraday” pouches or boxes to protect key fobs from relay attacks.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

The Achilles’ Heel of Keyless Entry: How a Simple Step Can Protect Your Vehicle

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

A 52-Year Shadow in the Suburbs: Anoka County Authorities Renew Push to Solve the 1973 Murder of Judy J. Bever

Fifty-two years after 24-year-old Judy Bever was found murdered in Blaine, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office renews its call for tips as the cold-case unit reopens the case.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

A 52-Year Shadow in the Suburbs: Anoka County Authorities Renew Push to Solve the 1973 Murder of Judy J. Bever

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

Blaine Police Extend Winter Coat Drive to December 14 as Early Cold Tightens Grip on Minnesota

With early winter cold setting in, the Blaine Police Department has extended its Winter Coat Drive to December 14, giving residents more time to donate warm clothing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: A World Still Failing Its Women

On Nov 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women honors the Mirabal sisters and raises global awareness of systemic gender violence.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: A World Still Failing Its Women

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

Metro Transit Launches New Route 827, Expanding All-Day Local Service Across the North Metro

Metro Transit will replace Express Route 852 with new all-day Route 827 on Dec 6, improving local transit from Anoka to Northeast Minneapolis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Metro Transit Launches New Route 827, Expanding All-Day Local Service Across the North Metro

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

Coon Rapids reminds residents: winter parking rules now in effect — what to know

Coon Rapids winter parking rules are now in effect through April 1, ensuring safe streets, efficient snow removal, and clear access for emergency vehicles.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids reminds residents: winter parking rules now in effect — what to know

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Joins Bag Hunger 2025 Campaign to Support Families in Need

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office joined Bag Hunger 2025 at Festival Foods, supporting the ACBC Food Shelf to fight holiday food insecurity in Anoka County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Joins Bag Hunger 2025 Campaign to Support Families in Need

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

City of Blaine Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Closures; Essential Services to Remain Operational

Blaine city offices and facilities will be closed Thursday–Friday, Nov. 27–28, 2025, for Thanksgiving, reopening Monday, Dec. 1.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

City of Blaine Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Closures; Essential Services to Remain Operational

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

Winter Storm Approaches Minnesota Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

Minnesota is bracing for its first major snowstorm of the season, with the NWS warning of accumulating snow, strong winds, and sharply colder temps ahead of Thanksgiving.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Winter Storm Approaches Minnesota Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

Tom Akaolisa Editor