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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 31 2025

Minnesota Federal Impacts Panel Warns of “Cascading Effect” as Government Shutdown Enters Fifth Week

Lawmakers, union leaders, and state agencies testify to mounting strain on workers, families, and critical programs across Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Federal Impacts Panel Warns of “Cascading Effect” as Government Shutdown Enters Fifth Week

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 31 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Marks 32nd Anniversary of Unsolved Columbus Homicide of Dennis Wayne Stokes

Anoka County Sheriff's Office is renewing its call for information in the unsolved 1993 homicide of Dennis Wayne Stokes, who was found shot inside his Columbus home 32 years ago.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Marks 32nd Anniversary of Unsolved Columbus Homicide of Dennis Wayne Stokes

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday November 1

High: 46°

Low: 36°

Wind: 5 MPH NNE

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 46 and low of 36 degrees. Partly Cloudy in the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon, cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 31 2025

Blaine Police Conduct Targeted Distracted-Driving Enforcement; 38 Violations Issued

The Blaine Police Department held a distracted-driving enforcement operation Tuesday, issuing dozens of stops and citations to curb the recent uptick in unsafe cell phone use.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine Police Conduct Targeted Distracted-Driving Enforcement; 38 Violations Issued

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 31 2025

Anoka-Hennepin School Board Faces Tough Budget Cuts as Teacher Healthcare Costs and Retention Challenges Mount

Facing major financial and staffing issues, the Anoka-Hennepin School Board must finalize the 2024–2025 budget for Minnesota's largest school district.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 31 2025

Local Organizations Unite to Deliver Free Fresh Produce in North Minneapolis

Local organizations and farmers are teaming up to offer a free produce distribution at two North Minneapolis spots this week and the next.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Local Organizations Unite to Deliver Free Fresh Produce in North Minneapolis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 30 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Illness Becomes Financial Ruin: Senator Klein Sounds Alarm Over Federal Move to Gut Medical Debt Protections

It starts with a single emergency room visit. A broken arm, a sudden infection, a chronic illness flare-up.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Illness Becomes Financial Ruin: Senator Klein Sounds Alarm Over Federal Move to Gut Medical Debt Protections

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 30 2025

Coon Rapids Boulevard Closure for Pedestrian Bridge Delayed After Transport Damage

The overnight closure of Coon Rapids Boulevard, planned for Oct. 29–30, has been postponed after the pedestrian bridge was damaged during transport, officials said.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Boulevard Closure for Pedestrian Bridge Delayed After Transport Damage

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 30 2025

“Mayor for a Day”: Coon Rapids Invites Students to Reimagine Their City

The City of Coon Rapids and the League of Minnesota Cities invite Minnesota 4th–6th graders to share their vision in the annual “Mayor for a Day” essay contest.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 30 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Issues Urgent SNAP Scam Alert Amid Federal Shutdown Concerns

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a text message scam targeting users of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as food stamps.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Issues Urgent SNAP Scam Alert Amid Federal Shutdown Concerns

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 30 2025

Oversize Load Strikes County Road 10 Bridge, Prompts Extended Ramp Closure and Highway 65 Disruptions in Spring Lake Park

A crash involving an oversize load struck the west end of the County Road 10 bridge, causing a major ramp closure and hours-long disruption on Highway 65 Tuesday.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Oversize Load Strikes County Road 10 Bridge, Prompts Extended Ramp Closure and Highway 65 Disruptions in Spring Lake Park

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 30 2025

Majority Leader Murphy Applauds Walz’s “Decisive Actions” to Combat Fraud with Third‑Party Audit

Senate Majority Leader Murphy issued a statement of support on October 29 following Governor Tim Walz’s announcement of expanded measures to prevent fraud in state programs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Majority Leader Murphy Applauds Walz’s “Decisive Actions” to Combat Fraud with Third‑Party Audit

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s SNAP Crisis: A Federal Failure, A State’s Moral Test

As federal shutdown halts food benefits, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans face hunger and impossible choices.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s SNAP Crisis: A Federal Failure, A State’s Moral Test

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Cruelty of “Streamlining”: A Minnesota Tragedy

The pink bullseye—once a symbol of affordable chic and Minnesota pride—has dimmed under the harsh light of “efficiency.”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Cruelty of “Streamlining”: A Minnesota Tragedy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica with Catastrophic Winds and Flooding

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, unleashing catastrophic Category 5 winds, torrential rains, and historic flooding that left Jamaica reeling.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica with Catastrophic Winds and Flooding

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Pedestrian Bridge Damaged En Route to Coon Rapids; Installation Postponed Indefinitely

Planned overnight closures of Coon Rapids Boulevard this week canceled after the new arched steel truss pedestrian bridge, destined for the Port Riverwalk area, damages in transit.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Pedestrian Bridge Damaged En Route to Coon Rapids; Installation Postponed Indefinitely

Tom Akaolisa Editor