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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Water Systems Withstood the Cyberattacks, but the State Must Treat Them as a Warning

Minnesota's recent water-system cyberattacks caused no contamination, but this editorial argues they exposed urgent cybersecurity gaps that demand statewide action.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Water Systems Withstood the Cyberattacks, but the State Must Treat Them as a Warning

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cyberattacks Disrupt Water Systems in Several Minnesota Communities

Cyberattacks disrupted municipal water controls in several Minnesota cities, but officials say drinking water remained safe and service was restored.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cyberattacks Disrupt Water Systems in Several Minnesota Communities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MnDOT Opens Survey on Future of Congested I-694 Corridor From Brooklyn Center to Arden Hills

MnDOT wants public input on safety, congestion and access along nine miles of I-694. The survey and comment map remain open through August 18.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MnDOT Opens Survey on Future of Congested I-694 Corridor From Brooklyn Center to Arden Hills

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

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Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Election Judges for August Primary and November General Election

Coon Rapids is recruiting adult and student election judges for the August 11 primary and November 3 general election. Paid training is required.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Election Judges for August Primary and November General Election

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA: De'Vonna Pittman Built More Than a Beauty Brand. She Built the Confidence to Begin Again.

De'Vonna Pittman turned her daughter's hair struggle into a Minnesota beauty brand, building confidence, resilience and opportunity for others.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Gasoline Average Rises Above $4 as Families Face Higher Transportation Costs

Twin Cities regular gasoline averaged $4.09 Monday, about 17 cents above the previous week and more than $1 above the corresponding 2025 price.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Gasoline Average Rises Above $4 as Families Face Higher Transportation Costs

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Boundary Waters Begins Partial Reopening as Wildfire Containment Improves

Parts of the Boundary Waters are reopening as regional wildfires reach roughly 53 percent containment and Minnesota considers recovery funding.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Boundary Waters Begins Partial Reopening as Wildfire Containment Improves

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Minnesota’s First-in-the-Nation Prediction-Market Ban

A federal judge has stopped Minnesota’s prediction-market ban from taking effect August 1 while challenges over federal and state authority continue.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Minnesota’s First-in-the-Nation Prediction-Market Ban

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Anoka County Fair Succeeded Because It Remained Unmistakably Anoka County

**The 2026 Anoka County Fair proved success comes from staying rooted in agriculture, community and affordability, not by trying to imitate the Minnesota State Fair.**

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sen. John Hoffman Says Angie Craig’s Ally Sought His Endorsement While He Was Recovering From Shooting

Sen. John Hoffman says an Angie Craig ally sought his endorsement during his recovery. Craig’s campaign calls the allegation categorically false.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sen. John Hoffman Says Angie Craig’s Ally Sought His Endorsement While He Was Recovering From Shooting

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Entrepreneur Reports $29 Million Donated to Help Minnesota Families Pay Rent

Entrepreneur John Wilson has reportedly donated about $29 million in rental assistance to Minnesota families affected by Operation Metro Surge.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Entrepreneur Reports $29 Million Donated to Help Minnesota Families Pay Rent

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

THE POWER OF HER | Marvalyne Tripp: A Vessel for Family, Faith, and Systemic Justice

Marvalyne Tripp turned a family tragedy into lasting advocacy, helping reshape Minnesota's child welfare system through faith, perseverance and relentless pursuit of family justice

Tom Akaolisa Editor

THE POWER OF HER | Marvalyne Tripp: A Vessel for Family, Faith, and Systemic Justice

Tom Akaolisa Editor