Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025 Coon Rapids Accepts State Grant to Bolster Auto-theft Prevention Coon Rapids City Council voted to accept a state auto-theft prevention grant that will fund two movable Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras for the Coon Rapids PD. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025 Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Opens Its Doors for Annual Community Open House Tomorrow Sept. 23 The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is extending an open invitation to residents for its annual Community Open House on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025 Coon Rapids Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Botched Vape Robbery A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault following a shooting in Coon Rapids that left an 18-year-old critically injured. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025 Senior Ramsey County Attorney Announces Candidacy for Hennepin County Attorney Hao Nguyen, a senior prosecutor with over 15 years of experience, has officially announced his candidacy for Hennepin County Attorney. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 22 2025 Hennepin County To Stop Prosecuting Minor Traffic Violations, Aims To Address Racial Disparities and Save Lives Hennepin County Attorney Moriarty announced that her office will no longer prosecute cases stemming from non-public safety traffic stops starting October 15, 2025. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Blue and Green Ribbons: A Call for Unity Beyond Tragedy In south Minneapolis, grief now hangs from the branches of neighborhood trees. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025 Coon Rapids Police Celebrate National Crime Analyst Day by Honoring Trish Heitman On September 20, the Coon Rapids Police Department joined agencies across the country in celebrating National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025 Man Dies Following Mass Shooting Near I-35W, Lake Street Station A man wounded in last week’s mass shooting near the Interstate 35W and Lake Street Station has died from his injuries, authorities confirmed. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025 Community Events in Anoka County: Open House, Farmers Market, Recycling, and Opioid Awareness Residents have opportunities in the coming days to connect with local law enforcement, shop fresh produce, responsibly dispose of household items, & learn about overdose prevention Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025 Anoka Extends Social District Through October 5, 2025 Anoka City has extended its downtown Social District — a designated area where adults may carry and consume alcoholic beverages in public — through Sunday, October 5, 2025. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 21 2025 Blaine Job Seekers: Your Next Opportunity Awaits at the Local Hiring Event on October 1 Looking for a new job—or maybe just curious about what opportunities are out there? Visit Blaine City Hall on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 for employers seeking to hire. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025 Bob Dylan Joins Farm Aid 40 as Festival Kicks Off in Minneapolis After Strike Settlement Farm Aid 40 is underway today at Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus, after a tentative labor agreement ensured the iconic festival could proceed. Tom Akaolisa Editor