Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 30 2025 Andover Greenlights Pizza Ranch Expansion With Setback Variance Approval The City of Andover has granted a crucial setback variance to the local Pizza Ranch restaurant, paving the way for an anticipated expansion. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 30 2025 Coon Rapids Ramps Up Efforts To Combat Emerald Ash Borer With Accelerated Tree Removal Program The City of Coon Rapids is significantly accelerating its program for the removal of diseased ash trees from city boulevards. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 30 2025 Anoka County Added To Growing List Of Minnesota Counties Under Deer Feeding And Attractant Ban In a critical move to curb the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has officially added Anoka County to its list. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 30 2025 Minnesota Addiction Treatment Provider Nuway Alliance To Pay $18.5 Million In Medicaid Kickback Settlement Nuway Alliance, a prominent addiction treatment provider has agreed to an $18.5 million settlement to resolve allegations that it violated federal anti-kickback rules Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 29 2025 Minnesota Bids Farewell To Its Daughter, Leader, And Conscience: Melissa Hortman — And Her Partner In Life, Mark Hortman On Saturday, Minnesotans wept as they bid farewell to their daughter, mother, and leader, Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mike Hortman. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 29 2025 Biden, Harris And Walz Attend Funeral For Minnesota Politician Melissa Hortman And Husband After Fatal Shooting President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Governor Tim Walz joined more than 1,000 to pay their respects to House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 29 2025 Coon Rapids Readies For Patriotic Spectacle With Annual 4th Of July Celebration At Boulevard Plaza The city of Coon Rapids is set to ignite the spirit of Independence Day with its highly anticipated annual 4th of July Celebration, at the Boulevard Plaza (11002 Crooked Lake Blvd. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 29 2025 Blaine Planning Commission To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Drive-Thru Coffee Shop At Lexington And 125th Avenue NE The Blaine Planning Commission has announced a public hearing for the proposal of a new coffee shop, featuring a drive-thru and a zero lot line. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 29 2025 CAPI Breaks Ground On New Immigrant Opportunity Center A Brooklyn Center nonprofit that helps local immigrants and refugees will soon have more space to do its work. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 28 2025 In Loving Memory Of Melissa, Mark, And Gilbert Hortman | In Hopeful Tribute To Senator John And Yvette Hoffman Two weeks have passed since an unthinkable act of violence shattered the heart of Minnesota’s political and civic community. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 28 2025 Former President Joe Biden Visits Injured Senator John Hoffman In Minnesota Hospital Amidst Tragic Events In a display of profound sympathy and support, former President Joe Biden made a private visit to Senator John Hoffman at a Twin Cities hospital on Friday. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 28 2025 Alloy Brewing Company Announces Mid-July Closure, Citing Economic Challenges After eight years of serving the Coon Rapids community with craft beers and a welcoming taproom, Alloy Brewing Company has announced its permanent closure in mid-July. Tom Akaolisa Editor