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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s SNAP Crisis: A Federal Failure, A State’s Moral Test

As federal shutdown halts food benefits, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans face hunger and impossible choices.

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Cruelty of “Streamlining”: A Minnesota Tragedy

The pink bullseye—once a symbol of affordable chic and Minnesota pride—has dimmed under the harsh light of “efficiency.”

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Cruelty of “Streamlining”: A Minnesota Tragedy

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica with Catastrophic Winds and Flooding

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, unleashing catastrophic Category 5 winds, torrential rains, and historic flooding that left Jamaica reeling.

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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica with Catastrophic Winds and Flooding

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Pedestrian Bridge Damaged En Route to Coon Rapids; Installation Postponed Indefinitely

Planned overnight closures of Coon Rapids Boulevard this week canceled after the new arched steel truss pedestrian bridge, destined for the Port Riverwalk area, damages in transit.

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Pedestrian Bridge Damaged En Route to Coon Rapids; Installation Postponed Indefinitely

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Coon Rapids City Launches Major Fall Street Sweeping Initiative; Residents Urged to Assist Crews

The City of Coon Rapids has kicked off its annual fall street sweeping program, an extensive cleanup effort that began this week and will continue through Thanksgiving.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Anoka Officials Race to Delay Northstar Rail Closure, Citing Lost Investment and Threatening Legal Action

Anoka officials are fighting the Northstar rail shutdown, warning it will devastate public investments made for redevelopment along the line.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Blaine Police Urge Extra Caution as Halloween Falls on a Friday

The Blaine Police Department is reminding residents to make safety a top priority this Halloween.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Fridley School Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Pursue 2026A Refunding Bonds

Fridley Public Schools Board of Education authorizes general obligation refunding bonds, Series 2026A, in 2026 to save taxpayers money by refinancing existing debt.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Target Announces Over 800 Layoffs in Twin Cities, Citing Need for Efficiency

Target Corporation filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice, announcing permanent layoffs this week affecting more than 800 employees.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 28 2025

Blaine Police Conduct Targeted Distracted Driving Enforcement Today Following Rise in Incidents

Today, the Blaine Police Department is conducting a renewed, targeted distracted driving enforcement operation across the city in response to a recent surge in violations.

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Blaine Police Conduct Targeted Distracted Driving Enforcement Today Following Rise in Incidents

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Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 28 2025

Overnight Closures on Coon Rapids Boulevard for Pedestrian Bridge Installation in Port Riverwalk

Motorists traveling through Coon Rapids should plan for overnight closures on Coon Rapids Boulevard this week as construction crews lift and install a new pedestrian bridge.

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Overnight Closures on Coon Rapids Boulevard for Pedestrian Bridge Installation in Port Riverwalk

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Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 28 2025

Walz Announces Emergency Funds as Minnesota Braces for Loss of SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown

Minnesota is preparing for a potential food security crisis as the federal government shutdown enters its 27th day.

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Walz Announces Emergency Funds as Minnesota Braces for Loss of SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown

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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

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Walz, DFL Leaders Launch Statewide Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall Series

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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.

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Faith Leaders Prioritize Security Two Months After Annunciation Tragedy

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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.

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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”.

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Outdoor “Save Stations” Installed at Coon Rapids High School Athletic Fields

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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).

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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.

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Delta Flight to Portland Aborts Takeoff at MSP Due to Mechanical Issue

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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

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Beyond October: The Fight Against Domestic Violence Must Never Rest

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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.

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