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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

Coon Rapids Police Urge Residents to Secure Valuables Amid Rising Vehicle Theft Concerns

The Coon Rapids Police Department urges residents to take proactive measures against vehicle theft and break-ins by removing valuables and locking their vehicles when unattended.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

Unsolved Homicide: Anoka County Authorities Mark Five-Year Anniversary of Mort Siwe’s Death

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its appeal for public assistance as it marks the five-year anniversary of the discovery of 20-year-old Mort Siwe’s body.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Unsolved Homicide: Anoka County Authorities Mark Five-Year Anniversary of Mort Siwe’s Death

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

Anoka County Sheriff's Office Observes ‘Purple Thursday’ to Support Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Members of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated their commitment to raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence by participating in “Purple Thursday.”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Sheriff's Office Observes ‘Purple Thursday’ to Support Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY HEALTH MATTERS: Protecting Memory Through Hearing - What New Research Reveals

In the recent edition of MinneapoliMedia: Community Health Matters, we reached out to an expert to discuss a a compelling connection between hearing aid use and dementia prevention

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY HEALTH MATTERS: Protecting Memory Through Hearing - What New Research Reveals

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 17 2025

💜MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence💜

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 17 2025

🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 17 2025

Tri-City Police Committees Join Forces for Collaborative Community Engagement Meeting

Coon Rapids Police Department hosted a joint meeting featuring multicultural advisory committees from three Minnesota cities, for commitment to collaborative community engagement.

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Tri-City Police Committees Join Forces for Collaborative Community Engagement Meeting

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 17 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Approves Rezoning of Former Fire Station 3 Site for Single-Family Homes

The Coon Rapids City Council has taken formal steps to transform the site of the former Fire Station 3 into a new residential development.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 17 2025

Minnesota Suspends New SNAP Application Approvals Amid Federal Government Shutdown

Minnesota has suspended the approval of new and pending applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), effective 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Suspends New SNAP Application Approvals Amid Federal Government Shutdown

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 17 2025

Anoka Plans $51 Million Rum River Dam Redevelopment Featuring Whitewater Surfing Park

The City of Anoka is advancing plans for a $51 million redevelopment of the historic Rum River Dam in its downtown area.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka Plans $51 Million Rum River Dam Redevelopment Featuring Whitewater Surfing Park

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 17 2025

Anoka City Fifth Annual Community Cleanup Unites Anoka Residents and Local Leaders

The collaborative spirit of Anoka was on full display on October 12, 2025, as Councilmember Sam Scott and Mayor Erik Skogquist led the city’s fifth annual community cleanup event

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 17 2025

Rep. Cedrick Frazier Named DFL Co-Chair of House Ways and Means Committee

Minnesota State Representative Cedrick Frazier (DFL–New Hope) has been appointed the new DFL Co-Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, a key legislative body.

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Rep. Cedrick Frazier Named DFL Co-Chair of House Ways and Means Committee

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