Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 28 2025 Walz, DFL Leaders Launch Statewide Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall Series Governor Tim Walz and leaders from the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party launched a statewide series of “Gun Violence Prevention Town Halls” on Saturday, October 25 Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 28 2025 Faith Leaders Prioritize Security Two Months After Annunciation Tragedy A renewed “sense of urgency” is driving faith leaders across the Twin Cities and beyond to strengthen security measures at their houses of worship. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 27 2025 Anoka Residents: Final Chance to Register for Curbside Appliance and Electronics Recycling on November 4 Anoka residents have a final opportunity to participate in the City’s fall curbside recycling event for household appliances and electronics, scheduled for November 4, 2025. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 27 2025 Outdoor “Save Stations” Installed at Coon Rapids High School Athletic Fields Coon Rapids High School (CRHS) has enhanced the safety of its athletic fields with the installation of two outdoor “Save Stations”. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 27 2025 Coon Rapids Council Ends Regional Street Maintenance Pact, Approves Zoo Permit, and Finalizes SRO Funding The Coon Rapids City Council last week decided to end the city’s participation in the North Metro Regional Street Maintenance Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 27 2025 Delta Flight to Portland Aborts Takeoff at MSP Due to Mechanical Issue A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Portland, Oregon (PDX), was forced to abort takeoff at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Thursday afternoon. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 26 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Beyond October: The Fight Against Domestic Violence Must Never Rest “Domestic violence is a crime, the commission of which will not be tolerated.” — Mayor Jerry Koch, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, October 2025 Proclamation Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 26 2025 Blaine Police Launch Targeted Distracted Driving Enforcement Following Recent Rise in Incidents Blaine Police has announced a renewed, targeted effort to combat a recent surge in distracted driving across the city. The operation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 26 2025 Community Focus: Café Racer Continues Its Monthly “Break Bread” Free Meal Tradition Café Racer Kitchen will once again open its doors for its monthly “Break Bread Free Lunch” on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 26 2025 Doctors, PAs, and NPs at Allina Health Announce Nov. 5 Strike as Contract Talks Stall More than 600 primary care providers across 61 Allina Health clinics — including doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to strike on Tuesday, November 5. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 26 2025 MinneapoliMedia’s The Power of Her: A Spotlight on Women Building Legacy, Leadership, and Liberation in Minnesota Exclusive Interview with Ms. Neda Kellogg, Founder and Executive Director of Project DIVA International Interview by Tom Akaolisa, MinneapoliMedia Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 25 2025 Coon Rapids Police Department Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Today The Coon Rapids Police Department is participating today in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide effort led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Tom Akaolisa Editor