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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 5 2025

Blaine Police Adopt De-Escalation-Based Firearms Training

The Blaine Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in Minnesota to adopt the NURO® System from Building Shooters Technology, a cutting-edge training tool.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 5 2025

nVent Expands Again in Minnesota, Driving AI Infrastructure Growth

nVent Electric, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, has announced a second major Minnesota expansion in as many years, this time in Blaine.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Friday September 5

High: 61°

Low: 44°

Wind: 11 MPH W

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees. Overcast in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, cloudy in the evening, overcast overnight.

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 5 2025

Carjacker Fleeing Police Kills Two Innocent Women in Minneapolis Crash

A violent carjacking spree in south Minneapolis ended in tragedy Thursday morning when a fleeing suspect slammed into another vehicle, killing two young women and injuring a child.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Carjacker Fleeing Police Kills Two Innocent Women in Minneapolis Crash

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 5 2025

Centrex Rehab to Close Bloomington Facility, Lay Off More Than 300 Employees

Centrex Rehab, the Bloomington-based senior rehabilitation provider announced it will close its facility at 8120 Penn Avenue South in Southtown Office Park.

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Centrex Rehab to Close Bloomington Facility, Lay Off More Than 300 Employees

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 5 2025

Farm Aid 40 To Be Broadcast Live from Minneapolis’ Huntington Bank Stadium

CNN will broadcast live coverage of Farm Aid from Minneapolis’ Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Central Time.

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Farm Aid 40 To Be Broadcast Live from Minneapolis’ Huntington Bank Stadium

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 4 2025

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Launches Mobile Ticketing Partnership with GoFan

Anoka-Hennepin Schools has announced a districtwide partnership with GoFan, a leading digital ticketing platform, to bring mobile ticketing to all athletic events.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 4 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Open House Sept. 23

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Community Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. at its headquarters, 13301 Hanson Blvd. NW in Andover.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 4 2025

Anoka-Hennepin School Board Approves Minor 2025–26 Calendar Adjustment

The Anoka-Hennepin School Board has approved a minor adjustment to the 2025–26 school calendar to better support students and staff.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 4 2025

Coon Creek Watershed District Offers Grants to Enhance Water Resources Education

The Coon Creek Watershed District (CCWD) is offering Water Education Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to support projects that educate the public about water resources.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Creek Watershed District Offers Grants to Enhance Water Resources Education

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 4 2025

MPD Encrypts 911 Radio Traffic, Stirs Debate Over Public Access and Officer Safety

The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has begun encrypting all 911 police radio traffic, making it the largest law enforcement agency in Minnesota to do so.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 3 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL

September: A Month to See, Speak, and Save Lives – Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 3 2025

Coon Rapids Youth Hockey Recruiting New Players for 2025–26 Season

Registration open for Mite program; PTO and travel schedules now posted

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Coon Rapids Youth Hockey Recruiting New Players for 2025–26 Season

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 3 2025

Jury finds Fridley man guilty of first-degree murder in Coon Rapids triple homicide

Anoka County jurors convicted 39-year-old Alonzo Pierre Mingo on multiple first-degree murder counts for the Jan. 26, 2024, killings of a Coon Rapids family.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Jury finds Fridley man guilty of first-degree murder in Coon Rapids triple homicide

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 3 2025

Minnesota Mayors Call for “Necessary Changes” to Reduce Gun Violence

A coalition of Minnesota mayors gathered at the State Capitol this week to urge lawmakers to act on what they called “necessary changes” to reduce gun violence.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Mayors Call for “Necessary Changes” to Reduce Gun Violence

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 3 2025

Blood Banks See Donation Spike After Annunciation Tragedy

As 18 people recover after Wednesday’s shootings at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, local blood centers are seeking more donations.

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Blood Banks See Donation Spike After Annunciation Tragedy

Tom Akaolisa Editor