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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

Dozens of New Minnesota Laws Take Effect August 1

A broad slate of new Minnesota laws officially went into effect Friday, August 1.

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

Hennepin County Seeks Feedback For Crash-Prone Brooklyn Park Intersection

Every day, more than 33,000 vehicles travel through the intersection of County Road 81 and Interstate 94. Brooklyn Park police say it’s also one of the most dangerous.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

In the wake of unprecedented political violence that shook Minnesota and the nation, MinneapoliMedia sat down with Rep. Bidal Duran (R – District 02A) for an exclusive interview.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 3 2025

Authorities Seek Public’s Help After Automatic Gunfire Incident In Columbia Heights

The Columbia Heights Police Department and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance as they investigate a shots-fired incident.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Authorities Seek Public’s Help After Automatic Gunfire Incident In Columbia Heights

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 3 2025

City Of Blaine Updates Sign Ordinance To Clarify Temporary Sign Permit Rules

The City of Blaine has formally updated its zoning code to better regulate temporary signage, following the City Council’s adoption of Ordinance 25‑2582 on July 8, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

Coon Rapids Celebrates Completion Of Decade-Long, $17.4M Park Bond Improvement Projects

Coon Rapids City Park Bond Improvement Projects Complete

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

Choking On Smoke: Minnesota’s Air Quality Among Worst In The World

A heavy, gray haze has settled over Minnesota — and with it, a dire public health warning.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Choking On Smoke: Minnesota’s Air Quality Among Worst In The World

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

City Of Coon Rapids Issues Mosquito Control Update Amid West Nile Virus Detection

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquito pools in Coon Rapids, prompting an alert from the City.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

DFL Senators Stand In Solidarity With Hormel Workers In Historic Sick Leave Lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit filed this week by workers at Hormel’s meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota, has sparked a wave of solidarity among top DFL lawmakers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

DFL Senators Stand In Solidarity With Hormel Workers In Historic Sick Leave Lawsuit

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

Secure Your Documents: Free Paper Shredding Services Available for Anoka County Residents

Anoka County residents have secure and environmentally responsible way to dispose of sensitive documents with free paper shredding services at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Secure Your Documents: Free Paper Shredding Services Available for Anoka County Residents

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 2 2025

Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Shut Down After Congress Eliminates Funding

CPB, the nonprofit that serves as the primary federal funder of NPR, PBS and more than 1,500 local public television and radio stations is shutting down.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Shut Down After Congress Eliminates Funding

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

MinneapoliMedia Editorial: A Betrayal of Trust - The Perilous Plan to Undermine Hennepin Healthcare

A Betrayal of Trust - The Perilous Plan to Undermine Hennepin Healthcare

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Governor Walz Freezes Medicaid Payments Amid Expanding Federal Fraud Investigation

Governor Tim Walz has ordered a temporary freeze on Medicaid payments to dozens of housing service providers in Minnesota, following investigation into widespread fraud.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Governor Walz Freezes Medicaid Payments Amid Expanding Federal Fraud Investigation

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Connecting The Skies: Jeff Johnson On Launching The Twin Cities Aerospace Network

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, more than 55 professionals gathered at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. in Minneapolis for the inaugural event of the Twin Cities Aerospace Network (TCAN) .

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Connecting The Skies: Jeff Johnson On Launching The Twin Cities Aerospace Network

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Hormel Workers File Landmark Lawsuit Over Sick Leave Violations

A groundbreaking class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hormel Foods by over 1,600 unionized workers at its Austin, Minnesota, meatpacking plant.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hormel Workers File Landmark Lawsuit Over Sick Leave Violations

Tom Akaolisa Editor