Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 24 2025 Coon Rapids City Recycling Program: Helping Residents And Small Businesses Go Green The Coon Rapids City’s Recycling Division is leading the way in responsible waste management, operating under the guidelines of the state. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 24 2025 Coon Rapids City Construction Update: 2025 Streets, Trails, And Infrastructure Projects Progressing Construction is well underway across Coon Rapids for the city’s 2025 infrastructure projects, including street reconstruction. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 24 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 in late July to Anoka County. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 23 2025 Northstar Train Strikes Truck In Coon Rapids, Suspending Service Driver hospitalized after Friday morning collision near 119th Avenue crossing; Metro Transit, State Patrol leading investigation Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 23 2025 Blue-Green Algae Bloom Detected In Crooked Lake; City Issues Advisory The City of Coon Rapids has issued a public advisory after a blue-green algae bloom was detected earlier this week in the southeast area of Crooked Lake. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 23 2025 Eastbound Hwy. 10 Reduced To One Lane In Coon Rapids This Weekend MnDOT traffic switch part of major project to expand highway, ease congestion. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 22 2025 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Welcomes Students With Fall 2025 Welcome Week Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) kicked off the Fall 2025 semester with a lively Welcome Week, designed to help students connect with campus resources and settle into college. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 22 2025 Long Lines And Big Crowds Kick Off 2025 Minnesota State Fair Opening day draws thousands to Falcon Heights for new exhibits, inventive foods, and Grandstand fireworks. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 22 2025 Minnesota DFL Withdraws Endorsement Of Omar Fateh In Minneapolis Mayoral Race Controversial Move by State Democrats Sparks Debate Over Fairness and Donor Influence in Minneapolis Election Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 22 2025 Blaine City Council Rejects Homeowner’s Tiny Home Proposal For Second Time The Blaine City Council has, for the second time, rejected homeowner Alex Pepin’s proposal to build a 616-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in his backyard. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 22 2025 Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together of 2025 The time of the year when powdered sugar is a food group. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 21 2025 Coon Rapids City Attorney’s Office Secures $70,000 State Grant To Support Victim-Witness Specialist The Coon Rapids City Attorney’s Office will continue its critical victim-witness services thanks to a $70,000 state grant awarded by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Tom Akaolisa Editor