Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minneapolis at the Crossroads: Democracy, Reckoning, and the Mandate Ahead As the ranked-choice count ended, Jacob Frey edged past Omar Fateh to win a third term, a victory reflecting the city’s struggle with ambition, accountability, and ideology. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025 Coon Rapids city and Metro Transit Showcases New Metro micro Service at Northtown Transit Center in Blaine Coon Rapids hosted a “Meet Metro micro” event Wednesday at Blaine’s Northtown Transit Center, introducing residents to the region’s new on-demand transit option. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025 Anoka City Council Votes to Permanently Close Portion of Garfield Street West The Anoka City Council advanced its infrastructure and safety plan by approving the permanent closure of a Garfield Street West segment after a November 3, 2025 hearing. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025 Incumbents Hold Anoka-Hennepin School Board Seats Amid State-Wide Funding Battles In a political contest marked by sharp local division and heavy outside spending, Anoka-Hennepin School Board incumbents successfully retained all three seats up for election. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025 Neighborhood House Launches Annual Winter Gear Drive to Keep St. Paul Families Warm Neighborhood House launches its 2025–2026 Winter Gear Drive, urging donations of new or gently used cold-weather essentials to keep local families warm. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 6 2025 Blaine City Council Approves $9.95 Million in 2025A Bonds to Fund Key Infrastructure and Capital Improvements Blaine City Council approved $9.95 million in 2025A General Obligation Bonds to fund key infrastructure and equipment projects under the city’s 25 - 29 Capital Improvement Plan. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 5 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Watching the Tally: Minneapolis in the Mirror of a Changing Political Moment As election returns come in, Minneapolis—globally known as a flashpoint for racial justice and governance debates—is back in the international spotlight. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 5 2025 Unprecedented Outside Spending Reshapes Anoka‑Hennepin School Board Race Campaign-finance disclosures and local reporting reveal a dramatic surge in outside spending in this year’s election for the Anoka‑Hennepin School Board. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 5 2025 Blaine Police Department Celebrates 24th Citizens Academy Graduation: Strengthening Community Connections Through Public Safety Education The Blaine Police Department marked a meaningful milestone celebrating the graduation of 23 residents from the 2025 Citizens Academy, designed to strengthen community engagement. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 5 2025 Blaine Police Report Shows Drop in Calls for Service in September 2025, Despite Rise in Vehicle Crashes and Medical Incidents The Blaine Police Department recorded 4,707 total calls for service in September 2025, according to the city’s latest Blaine by the Numbers monthly report. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 5 2025 Senator Ann Rest Honored by Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence for Four Decades of Fiscal Leadership and Commitment to Good Government The Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence (MCFE) has honored Senator Ann Rest (DFL–New Hope) for her more than forty years of distinguished public service. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 4 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minneapolis at a Crossroads — Election Day and the Soul of a City Today, November 4, 2025, Minneapolis stands at a crossroads. Once again, the eyes of the nation are fixed on the city that sparked a global call for justice five years ago. Tom Akaolisa Editor