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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

Lingering Wildfire Smoke Prompts Statewide Air Quality Alert In Minnesota

After a turbulent start to the week marked by severe thunderstorms and damaging winds, Minnesotans are now facing persistent and widespread air pollution driven by wildfire smoke.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Lingering Wildfire Smoke Prompts Statewide Air Quality Alert In Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

Brooklyn Park Police Seek Public’s Help In Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Boy

Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Louis Tate, who has been reported missing from Brooklyn Park.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Brooklyn Park Police Seek Public’s Help In Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Boy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Thursday July 31

High: 75°

Low: 56°

Wind: 6 MPH E

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees. Sunny for the morning, cloudy during the afternoon and evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

MONTICELLO TEEN, KNOWN FOR EXPLORING ABANDONED SITES, REPORTED MISSING

Authorities classify 16-year-old Evan Peters as an "endangered missing person"

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MONTICELLO TEEN, KNOWN FOR EXPLORING ABANDONED SITES, REPORTED MISSING

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson Secures $55 Million To Expand Mental Health Treatment Capacity In Minnesota

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson successfully championed a $55 million investment to expand mental health treatment capacity in Minnesota.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson Secures $55 Million To Expand Mental Health Treatment Capacity In Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Approves $75K Contract With Axon To Upgrade Legal Evidence Management System

Coon Rapids City Council approved a five-year, $75,842 contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. during its July 15 meeting to implement a modern system for the City Attorney’s Office.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 30 2025

Coon Rapids Walmart To Close In August, Marking Second North Metro Closure In Recent Years

The Walmart store in Coon Rapids is slated to close its doors permanently on August 29, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Walmart To Close In August, Marking Second North Metro Closure In Recent Years

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 30 2025

Anoka County Invites Public To Open House For New Coon Lake Shop In Columbus

Anoka County is extending an invitation to the public for an open house celebrating the grand opening of its new Coon Lake Shop.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 30 2025

Anoka County Set To Receive Over $660K In First Year Of New Five-Year SHIP Grant To Promote Healthier Communities

Anoka County is poised to continue its commitment to community health through a renewed partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 30 2025

Hennepin County Commissioners Weighing Takeover Of HCMC Amid Mounting Financial Crisis

Hennepin County Commissioners are taking decisive steps toward a potential governance overhaul of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hennepin County Commissioners Weighing Takeover Of HCMC Amid Mounting Financial Crisis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 30 2025

Court Orders Embattled Developer To Repay Somali Families For Lakeville Homes He Never Built

Latest ruling marks turning point in Minnesota’s response to the Nolosha Development scandal

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Court Orders Embattled Developer To Repay Somali Families For Lakeville Homes He Never Built

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 29 2025

Governor Walz Receives Five Judicial Recommendations For 10th District Vacancies

The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection has recommended five distinguished attorneys to Governor Tim Walz for consideration to fill two vacancies in.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Governor Walz Receives Five Judicial Recommendations For 10th District Vacancies

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 29 2025

Governor Walz Announces $33 Million Investment In Minnesota Small Businesses

Governor Tim Walz has announced a $33.3 million investment aimed at supporting 225 emerging and expanding small businesses across Minnesota.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Governor Walz Announces $33 Million Investment In Minnesota Small Businesses

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 29 2025

Kurt Kitayama Captures Stunning Victory At 2025 3M Open in Blaine

In a weekend turnaround that defied expectations, American golfer Kurt Kitayama clinched his second PGA Tour title at the 2025 3M Open, finishing at 23 under par.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Kurt Kitayama Captures Stunning Victory At 2025 3M Open in Blaine

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 29 2025

Anoka Launches Safe Road Zone Initiative To Curb Speeding And Protect Pedestrians

Speeding might seem like a minor offense to some drivers, but in areas dense with schools, community facilities, and pedestrian traffic, it becomes a serious public safety concern.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 29 2025

Maple Trees Turning Colors Early Due To Excessive Moisture

If you’ve noticed some maple trees turning to fall colors already this summer, you’re not alone. Heavy rainfall and excessive watering are making some maple trees turn early.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Maple Trees Turning Colors Early Due To Excessive Moisture

Tom Akaolisa Editor