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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Blue and Green Ribbons: A Call for Unity Beyond Tragedy

In south Minneapolis, grief now hangs from the branches of neighborhood trees.

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Coon Rapids Police Celebrate National Crime Analyst Day by Honoring Trish Heitman

On September 20, the Coon Rapids Police Department joined agencies across the country in celebrating National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Sunday September 21

High: 79°

Low: 63°

Wind: 4 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Cloudy , with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees. Cloudy in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, thundery outbreaks in nearby in the evening, cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Man Dies Following Mass Shooting Near I-35W, Lake Street Station

A man wounded in last week’s mass shooting near the Interstate 35W and Lake Street Station has died from his injuries, authorities confirmed.

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Man Dies Following Mass Shooting Near I-35W, Lake Street Station

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Community Events in Anoka County: Open House, Farmers Market, Recycling, and Opioid Awareness

Residents have opportunities in the coming days to connect with local law enforcement, shop fresh produce, responsibly dispose of household items, & learn about overdose prevention

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Anoka Extends Social District Through October 5, 2025

Anoka City has extended its downtown Social District — a designated area where adults may carry and consume alcoholic beverages in public — through Sunday, October 5, 2025.

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Anoka Extends Social District Through October 5, 2025

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025

Blaine Job Seekers: Your Next Opportunity Awaits at the Local Hiring Event on October 1

Looking for a new job—or maybe just curious about what opportunities are out there? Visit Blaine City Hall on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 for employers seeking to hire.

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Blaine Job Seekers: Your Next Opportunity Awaits at the Local Hiring Event on October 1

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Bob Dylan Joins Farm Aid 40 as Festival Kicks Off in Minneapolis After Strike Settlement

Farm Aid 40 is underway today at Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus, after a tentative labor agreement ensured the iconic festival could proceed.

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Bob Dylan Joins Farm Aid 40 as Festival Kicks Off in Minneapolis After Strike Settlement

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Early Voting Opens for Anoka-Hennepin School Board Election

Early voting for the Anoka-Hennepin school board election, set for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, began on Friday, Sept. 19.

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Early Voting Opens for Anoka-Hennepin School Board Election

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Andover High’s Gracia Cooper Named 2025 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year

Gracia Cooper, a social studies teacher at Andover High School, has been named the 2025 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

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Andover High’s Gracia Cooper Named 2025 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Columbia Heights plans for EDA levy increase as part of 2025 budget

The City of Columbia Heights is considering an increase to its Economic Development Authority (EDA) property tax levy as part of the 2025 budget process.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Columbia Heights plans for EDA levy increase as part of 2025 budget

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Brooklyn Park Weighs Double-Digit Tax Levy Increase as Hennepin County Considers Similar Hike

Property tax levy discussions are underway in Brooklyn Park and Hennepin County as both governments begin shaping their 2026 budgets.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Hennepin County Law Enforcement Leaders Condemn New Policy Limiting Prosecution of Low-Level Traffic Stops

Hennepin County law enforcement leaders have voiced strong opposition to a new policy announced by County Attorney Mary Moriarty, which will take effect on October 15, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Bob Dylan Joins Farm Aid 40 Lineup as Festival Moves Forward in Minneapolis After Strike Settlement

Farm Aid 40 to go on as planned Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus, following labor agreement easing a strike to derail the iconic festival.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Bob Dylan Joins Farm Aid 40 Lineup as Festival Moves Forward in Minneapolis After Strike Settlement

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Federal Indictments Expose Widespread Fraud in Minnesota Housing Program, Prompt State Crackdown

Federal prosecutors have charged eight individuals in what they describe as a large-scale scheme to defraud Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Federal Indictments Expose Widespread Fraud in Minnesota Housing Program, Prompt State Crackdown

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Illume Candles To Close Maple Grove Plant, Lay Off 132 Workers

Illume, a maker of scented candles and home fragrances, plans to close its Maple Grove manufacturing facility and lay off 132 workers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor