Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 9 2025 Coon Rapids Farmers Market Concludes Successful Season with Local Vendors and Artisans The Coon Rapids Farmers Market wrapped up its 2025 season, Wednesday, October 8, following a successful summer & fall run that brought together local growers, bakers, and artisans. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 9 2025 Minnesota Supreme Court Mandates Counties Pay Legal Fees for Mentally Ill Defendants Awaiting State Placement Minnesota Supreme Court rules that counties must pay the legal fees of mentally ill defendants who seek court orders compelling the state to admit them into treatment facilities. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 9 2025 Anoka County Emergency Communications Center Seeks Public Safety Telecommunicators as Application Deadline Nears The Anoka County Emergency Communications Center is actively recruiting for the critical position of Public Safety Telecommunicator. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 9 2025 Anoka County Sheriff's Office Shines Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is publicly reaffirming its support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month by illuminating the front of its Andover office in purple. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 9 2025 Blaine Police Department Seeks Mental Health Coordinator to Strengthen Community Support The Blaine Police Department has announced a major hiring initiative, actively seeking a dedicated Mental Health Coordinator to join its team. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 8 2025 Minnesota CEOs Spotlight AI and Leadership at North Star Summit Star Tribune’s inaugural North Star Summit saw three of Minnesota’s most influential business leaders come for a candid talk on AI, leadership, and future of innovation. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 8 2025 Coon Rapids Police and Alexandra House Partner to Shine a Light on Domestic Violence The Coon Rapids Police Department is reinforcing its commitment to community safety and support by partnering with Alexandra House to ending domestic and sexual violence. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 8 2025 Anoka Moves to Make “Sip-and-Stroll” Permanent: Social District Now Year-Round The Anoka City Council has unanimously approved a measure to make the city’s downtown social district a year-round attraction. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 8 2025 Anoka County Library to Host ‘Petite Concert’ Bringing Classical Music to Young Families The Anoka County Library will host a special Petite Concert – Classical Music Event for Families on Friday, October 17, from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 8 2025 Centerville City Council Approves 2026 Preliminary Budget and General Fund Levy Centerville City Council has approved the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026, setting the general fund levy at $4,358,694, an 8.17% increase over the 2025 levy of $4,029,435. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Sky Is Broken: How the U.S. Government Shutdown Exposed the Cracks in America’s Air Travel System Thousands of passengers grounded in Seattle, Pittsburgh, Orlando, Boston, and Minneapolis. Seventy flights canceled. More than 5,000 delayed. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025 Coon Rapids Senior Center Celebrates 50 Years with Full Slate of October Events The Coon Rapids Senior Center is ushering in autumn with a vibrant lineup of community programs, wellness initiatives, and educational offerings. Tom Akaolisa Editor