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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Durango, Mexico Firefighters Drive Over 2,000 Miles To Seal Sister City Partnership With Anoka County

In a show of dedication and international goodwill, a delegation of firefighters from Durango, Mexico traveled more than 2,000 miles to Anoka to establish sister-city relationship.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Durango, Mexico Firefighters Drive Over 2,000 Miles To Seal Sister City Partnership With Anoka County

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Minneapolis Council Concerned About $23M Cuts In Mayor Frey's 2026 Budget Proposal

Minneapolis City Council leaders have raised significant concerns over Mayor Jacob Frey's proposed $2.03 billion budget for 2026, which includes $23 million in cuts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Minneapolis Park Police Officer Injured When Holstered Gun Fired During Struggle, Charges Say

A 71-year-old Minneapolis Park Police officer was injured Tuesday afternoon when his service weapon discharged during a violent struggle with a suspect.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Park Police Officer Injured When Holstered Gun Fired During Struggle, Charges Say

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Second DWI Arrest For Minnesota State Senator

Minnesota State Senator Tou Xiong (DFL–Maplewood) was on early Thursday morning arrested, second time in his legislative career, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI).

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Second DWI Arrest For Minnesota State Senator

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 15 2025

Man Charged In Cyberstalking The Widow Of Slain UHC CEO

A man from upstate New York has been charged with federal cyberstalking for allegedly leaving a series of threatening voicemails for widow of UnitedHealthcare.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Man Charged In Cyberstalking The Widow Of Slain UHC CEO

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Minneapolis Braces For Thursday Afternoon Storms — Peak Risk After 1 p.m.

Minneapolis residents should prepare for a shift in the weather Thursday, August 14, as forecasters warn of scattered thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Braces For Thursday Afternoon Storms — Peak Risk After 1 p.m.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Fridley Police Launch First-Ever Private Property License Plate Reader Program To Tackle Crime

The Fridley Police Department is testing a new strategy to deter and solve crime—by placing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in locations the city has never used before.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Fridley Police Launch First-Ever Private Property License Plate Reader Program To Tackle Crime

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

New Minnesota DWI Law, Inspired By Deadly Crash, Now In Effect

A sweeping overhaul of Minnesota’s impaired-driving laws is now in force, closing dangerous loopholes and aiming to prevent repeat drunk-driving tragedies.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

New Minnesota DWI Law, Inspired By Deadly Crash, Now In Effect

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Brooklyn Park Families Learn Cycling In Free Bike Class

A free program is making the world of cycling more accessible for Brooklyn Park families. It’s simply called “Learn to Ride a Bike,”.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Frey Proposes $2 Billion 2026 Budget With 7.8% Property Tax Increase

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has unveiled his proposed $2 billion budget for 2026, which includes a 7.8% increase in the city’s property tax levy—the largest in over a decade.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Coon Rapids Police Association Hosts Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament At Bunker Hills

The Coon Rapids Police Association (CRPA) hit the fairways this week for its third annual charity golf tournament.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Judge Finds St. Paul Man Not Guilty of Priest’s Murder Due to Mental Illness

A Ramsey County judge found Nathan Thomas Wondra not guilty of second-degree intentional murder in the 2024 killing of retired Catholic priest Rev. Lawrence “Larry” Johnson.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Judge Finds St. Paul Man Not Guilty of Priest’s Murder Due to Mental Illness

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Xp Lee Secures DFL Nomination to Succeed Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman

Former Brooklyn Park council member to face Republican newcomer Ruth Bittner in high-stakes September special election

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Xp Lee Secures DFL Nomination to Succeed Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Brooklyn Center Receives $5M In State Funds To Revamp Community Center

The Minnesota Legislature made a $5.1 million financial investment in the city of Brooklyn Center this year.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Hennepin County Board Votes To Dissolve HCMC Oversight Board, Assumes Direct Control Amid Financial Crisis

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6–1 to dissolve the volunteer board overseeing Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hennepin County Board Votes To Dissolve HCMC Oversight Board, Assumes Direct Control Amid Financial Crisis

Tom Akaolisa Editor