Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 10 2025 City Council Briefs: Coon Rapids Brings Street Maintenance In-House, Greenlights Spooktacular Zoo, and Finalizes School Resource Officer Funding The Coon Rapids City Council meeting this week tackled a wide range of issues affecting both city operations and community engagement. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 10 2025 Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Step Up for Community Clean-Up Teen members of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Explorers program recently demonstrated their dedication to community service in a county road clean-up initiative. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 10 2025 20th Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway Returns to Richfield’s Fairwood Park One of Richfield’s most cherished fall traditions, the Great Pumpkin Giveaway, returns for a milestone year to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 10 2025 Two Men Charged in $75,000 Red Bull EBT Fraud Scheme Two Romanians facing felony charges in Anoka County after allegedly using stolen Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase nearly $75,000 worth of Red Bull energy drinks. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 10 2025 Anoka County Construction Update: Major Road and Bridge Projects Advance Into Final Stages Several major infrastructure projects across Anoka County are entering their final phases as the 2025 construction season winds down. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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