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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

Suspect In Deadly Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers Charged with Political Assassination Plot

Authorities arrested and charged 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, of Green Isle, Minnesota, in connection with killing Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Suspect In Deadly Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers Charged with Political Assassination Plot

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

Jenny Boelter, Vance Boelter's Wife, Questioned at Traffic Stop: Report

Vance Boelter was the subject of a massive manhunt.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Jenny Boelter, Vance Boelter's Wife, Questioned at Traffic Stop: Report

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

Anoka-Hennepin School Board Remains with Current SEL Materials After Failed Vote

The Anoka-Hennepin School District, Minnesota's largest school district, will continue to utilize its existing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

🎓 AHTHS Celebrates Class Of 2025 - Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School Graduates Step Forward Into Future Careers

The Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School (AHTHS) Class of 2025 celebrated a significant milestone on Wednesday, June 4, as 69 graduates received their diplomas.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

🎓 AHTHS Celebrates Class Of 2025 - Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School Graduates Step Forward Into Future Careers

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 17 2025

Local Elected Leaders Reflect on Hortman, ‘She Was One of Our Sharpest’

Outside Brooklyn Park’s city hall, flags are half-staff. It’s a tribute to one of its own citizens: Rep. Melissa Hortman. Flags are also half-staff statewide.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Local Elected Leaders Reflect on Hortman, ‘She Was One of Our Sharpest’

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 16 2025

A State United In Grief, A Call To Heal

Saturday, June 14, 2025, a shadow fell over Minnesota, a darkness so profound it will forever be etched into the collective memory of our state.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 16 2025

Suspect In Targeted Shootings Of Minnesota Lawmakers Apprehended After Statewide Manhunt

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of 57‑year‑old Vance Luther Boelter late Sunday in rural Sibley County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Suspect In Targeted Shootings Of Minnesota Lawmakers Apprehended After Statewide Manhunt

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 16 2025

BREAKING: Suspect In Minnesota Legislators Shooting Taken Into Custody

Authorities have confirmed that the suspect in the targeted shootings of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and State Senator John Hoffman has been taken into custody.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BREAKING: Suspect In Minnesota Legislators Shooting Taken Into Custody

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 15 2025

🕊️ IN LOVING MEMORY OF SPEAKER EMERITA MELISSA HORTMAN

Minnesota mourns the loss of a steadfast public servant, community pillar, and champion of democratic values.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

🕊️ IN LOVING MEMORY OF SPEAKER EMERITA MELISSA HORTMAN

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 15 2025

Gov. Walz Orders Flags At Half-Staff After Killing Of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Shooting Of Sen. John Hoffman

In a solemn gesture of mourning and respect, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered all state and U.S. flags to be flown at killing of Melissa Hortman and husband, Mark.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Gov. Walz Orders Flags At Half-Staff After Killing Of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Shooting Of Sen. John Hoffman

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Breaking: Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman And Husband Killed In Apparent Politically Motivated Attack; Sen. Hoffman And Wife Injured

Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Husband Killed in Apparent Politically Motivated Attack; Sen. Hoffman and Wife Injured

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Minnesota On Edge: Lawmakers Attacked in Targeted Shootings

Minnesota on Edge: Lawmakers Attacked in Targeted Shootings; Suspect Impersonating Law Enforcement Sought

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Anoka’s 2025 Pride Festival Celebrates Inclusivity In The “Halloween Capital Of The World”

Known affectionately as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” Anoka continued to build on a new legacy of inclusivity with its 2nd annual Pride Festival on June 7, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka’s 2025 Pride Festival Celebrates Inclusivity In The “Halloween Capital Of The World”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Columbia Heights Opens Public Comment on Major Apartment Development at Former Medtronic Site

The City of Columbia Heights is inviting public input on a major mixed-use redevelopment proposal at the former Medtronic campus.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Columbia Heights Opens Public Comment on Major Apartment Development at Former Medtronic Site

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 14 2025

Ramsey County Man Accused Of Threatening 2 Children Into Sexual Exploitation Arrested, Charged

A Ramsey County man wanted on a warrant for sexually exploiting two teens has been arrested.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor