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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

A 52-Year Shadow in the Suburbs: Anoka County Authorities Renew Push to Solve the 1973 Murder of Judy J. Bever

Fifty-two years after 24-year-old Judy Bever was found murdered in Blaine, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office renews its call for tips as the cold-case unit reopens the case.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

A 52-Year Shadow in the Suburbs: Anoka County Authorities Renew Push to Solve the 1973 Murder of Judy J. Bever

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

Blaine Police Extend Winter Coat Drive to December 14 as Early Cold Tightens Grip on Minnesota

With early winter cold setting in, the Blaine Police Department has extended its Winter Coat Drive to December 14, giving residents more time to donate warm clothing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Monday December 29

High: 14°

Low: 5°

Wind: 19 MPH NW

Chance of snow: 11%

Light freezing rain, with a high of 14 and low of 5 degrees. Overcast in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, light freezing rain overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: A World Still Failing Its Women

On Nov 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women honors the Mirabal sisters and raises global awareness of systemic gender violence.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: A World Still Failing Its Women

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

Metro Transit Launches New Route 827, Expanding All-Day Local Service Across the North Metro

Metro Transit will replace Express Route 852 with new all-day Route 827 on Dec 6, improving local transit from Anoka to Northeast Minneapolis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Metro Transit Launches New Route 827, Expanding All-Day Local Service Across the North Metro

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

Coon Rapids reminds residents: winter parking rules now in effect — what to know

Coon Rapids winter parking rules are now in effect through April 1, ensuring safe streets, efficient snow removal, and clear access for emergency vehicles.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids reminds residents: winter parking rules now in effect — what to know

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Joins Bag Hunger 2025 Campaign to Support Families in Need

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office joined Bag Hunger 2025 at Festival Foods, supporting the ACBC Food Shelf to fight holiday food insecurity in Anoka County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Joins Bag Hunger 2025 Campaign to Support Families in Need

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

City of Blaine Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Closures; Essential Services to Remain Operational

Blaine city offices and facilities will be closed Thursday–Friday, Nov. 27–28, 2025, for Thanksgiving, reopening Monday, Dec. 1.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

City of Blaine Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Closures; Essential Services to Remain Operational

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025

Winter Storm Approaches Minnesota Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

Minnesota is bracing for its first major snowstorm of the season, with the NWS warning of accumulating snow, strong winds, and sharply colder temps ahead of Thanksgiving.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Winter Storm Approaches Minnesota Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 24 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Generation Lost Twice: Minnesota’s Fentanyl Crisis and the Communities Left Behind

Minnesota faces a fentanyl crisis, hitting older Black men 55–74 hardest. Deaths are high, preventable, and mirror past inequities like the crack epidemic.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Generation Lost Twice: Minnesota’s Fentanyl Crisis and the Communities Left Behind

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 24 2025

Coon Rapids Recycling Center to Close Nov. 27–28 for Thanksgiving Holiday

Coon Rapids Recycling Center at 1827 111th Ave NW will be closed Nov. 27–28, 2025, for Thanksgiving, city officials announced.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Recycling Center to Close Nov. 27–28 for Thanksgiving Holiday

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 24 2025

COMMUNITY ALERT: Anoka County Residents Warned of Sophisticated Jury Duty Phone Scam

Minnesota, especially Anoka County, is warned of a jury-duty phone scam, with callers posing as court or law officers to extort money from residents.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 24 2025

Anoka County Parks Invites Residents to Explore Winter Mysteries with Wildlife Tracking Program

Anoka County Parks’ "Winter Wildlife Tracking" program lets residents explore outdoors, identify animal tracks, and uncover wildlife stories this winter season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor