Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 20 2025 💜 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence 💜 Every October, America glows in purple — the color of courage, survival, and remembrance. But the truth remains that home is the most dangerous place for too many people, Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 20 2025 Coon Rapids Police Department Seeks New Recruits, Emphasizing Pay, Wellness, and Career Growth The Coon Rapids Police Department (CRPD) has opened recruitment for two Police Officer vacancies, offering a 2025 pay range of $38.97 to $51.89 per hour. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 20 2025 Anoka County Sheriff's Office Extends Correctional Health Job Postings, Announces Updated Salaries The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office has extended the application period and announced updated salary ranges for two key nursing positions within its Correctional Health unit. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 20 2025 Spooky Skate Returns to Coon Rapids Ice Center on October 26 Coon Rapids Ice Center is inviting residents to lace up their skates and celebrate Halloween on ice at the annual “Spooky Skate” event, set for Sunday, October 26. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 20 2025 Ongoing Federal Shutdown Could Disrupt November SNAP Benefits; Local Veteran Services Remain Unaffected Anoka County residents who rely on SNAP may face delays or disruptions to their November benefits if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025 💜MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Love Turns Violent: Why October’s Purple Light Still Matters💜 Every October, America glows in purple — the color of courage, survival, and remembrance. But beneath the hue of hope “home” remains the most dangerous place for most people Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025 🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣 🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣 Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025 Coon Rapids Police Department Seeks Officers, Highlights Wellness Culture and Specialized Training The City of Coon Rapids is actively recruiting for the Coon Rapids Police Department (CRPD), with applicants expected to be POST license eligible by January 1, 2026. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025 Coon Rapids Expands Street Sweeping Program to Protect Local Waterways Coon Rapids with over $146,000 in grant funding seeks to enhance its street sweeping operations. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025 Hundreds Attend Minneapolis Job Fair as Black Women Face National Unemployment Crisis High loss of jobs among Black women nationwide prompted Twin Cities to bring over 200 job seekers and a dozen employers gathered for “A Job Fair & Brunch for Black Women,” Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025 MnDOT Proposes Local Roadway Changes as Part of Highway 252 Freeway Conversion Project MnDOT has unveiled detailed proposals for local roadway changes to ongoing Highway 252/I-94 study, which plans to convert Highway 252 into a grade-separated freeway. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025 Strong, Brave, Hopeful: Blaine Family Turns Pain into Purpose with New Pediatric Nonprofit The Blaine community is shining a light on the Ylvisaker family for transforming personal hardship into purpose through the launch of the Strong Brave Hopeful (SBH) Foundation. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS: Catching Up with Minnesota’s Jackson Fuller in Gdańsk, Poland Minnesota native Jackson Fuller has been making waves overseas with Fudeko GAS Gdańsk, competing in Poland’s MHL (Polish Hockey League). Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025 💜MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence💜 💜MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence💜 Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025 🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣 🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣 Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025 Weekend Traffic Alert: Major Closures Begin Friday night on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids MnDOT is advising motorists of a major weekend closure on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids as crews complete repairs on the southbound Round Lake Boulevard bridge. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025 Coon Rapids Police Urge Residents to Secure Valuables Amid Rising Vehicle Theft Concerns The Coon Rapids Police Department urges residents to take proactive measures against vehicle theft and break-ins by removing valuables and locking their vehicles when unattended. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025 Unsolved Homicide: Anoka County Authorities Mark Five-Year Anniversary of Mort Siwe’s Death The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its appeal for public assistance as it marks the five-year anniversary of the discovery of 20-year-old Mort Siwe’s body. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025 Anoka County Sheriff's Office Observes ‘Purple Thursday’ to Support Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Members of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated their commitment to raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence by participating in “Purple Thursday.” Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY HEALTH MATTERS: Protecting Memory Through Hearing - What New Research Reveals In the recent edition of MinneapoliMedia: Community Health Matters, we reached out to an expert to discuss a a compelling connection between hearing aid use and dementia prevention Tom Akaolisa Editor