Tom Akaolisa | MinneapoliMedia

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota United Is Running Out of Time to Rescue a Season That Should Have Meant More

Minnesota United’s four-game losing streak and 10-match home winless run have pushed the Loons below the playoff line with eight games left to rescue their season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota United Is Running Out of Time to Rescue a Season That Should Have Meant More

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Retires Northstar Construction Debt but Keeps $5 Million Rail Reserve for Future Transit Projects

Anoka County has finished paying its Northstar construction debt while retaining about $5 million in rail-authority reserves that could support future transportation projects.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Retires Northstar Construction Debt but Keeps $5 Million Rail Reserve for Future Transit Projects

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Solar Plant Begins Generating Electricity From Former Anoka County Landfill in Ramsey

A 4-megawatt solar facility is now operating on part of the former Anoka-Ramsey landfill, generating enough electricity annually for about 750 homes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Solar Plant Begins Generating Electricity From Former Anoka County Landfill in Ramsey

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

THE POWER OF HER | DeClara Tripp Fought to Bring Her Son Home. Then She Went Back to Change the System

DeClara Tripp fought four years to reunite with her son. She now uses that experience to help Minnesota families navigate child welfare and advocate for systemic change.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

THE POWER OF HER | DeClara Tripp Fought to Bring Her Son Home. Then She Went Back to Change the System

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two People Killed by Twin Cities Light-Rail Trains in Separate Incidents Within Two Days

Two people were killed in separate light-rail collisions in Saint Paul and Minneapolis within about 14 hours, prompting separate Metro Transit police investigations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two People Killed by Twin Cities Light-Rail Trains in Separate Incidents Within Two Days

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Seek Wisconsin-Plated Car Connected to Mass Shooting That Wounded Nine

Minneapolis police are seeking a black Infiniti with Wisconsin plates believed connected to the July Uptown mass shooting that wounded nine people outside the Reign Event Center.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Seek Wisconsin-Plated Car Connected to Mass Shooting That Wounded Nine

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Court Blocks Attempt to Remove Lawful Permanent Residents From SNAP

A federal court permanently blocked SNAP restrictions affecting some lawful permanent residents and barred penalties against Minnesota and other states over a retroactive deadline.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Court Blocks Attempt to Remove Lawful Permanent Residents From SNAP

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Auto Borrowers to Receive $8.5 Million in Relief Under Subprime Lending Settlement

Minnesota auto borrowers are expected to receive more than $8.5 million in debt relief and refunds under a multistate settlement with subprime lender Credit Acceptance.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Auto Borrowers to Receive $8.5 Million in Relief Under Subprime Lending Settlement

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Late Galaxy Comeback Sends Minnesota United to Fourth Consecutive Loss

Minnesota United surrendered a 2-1 halftime lead in a 3-2 loss to the LA Galaxy, extending the Loons’ losing streak to four matches and winless run to five.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Late Galaxy Comeback Sends Minnesota United to Fourth Consecutive Loss

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Vikings Grind Out 9-3 Victory Over Bears Behind Defense and Special Teams

Minnesota improved to 2-0 with a 9-3 win over Chicago, relying on three field goals, two turnovers, a blocked kick and Dallas Turner’s game-ending sack.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA'S SPECIAL FEATURE | ERIC GALE AT 88: The Guitarist Who Made the Music Around Him More Beautiful

On what would have been Eric Gale’s 88th birthday, MinneapoliMedia revisits the guitarist whose restraint, phrasing and listening made the music around him richer.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA'S SPECIAL FEATURE | ERIC GALE AT 88: The Guitarist Who Made the Music Around Him More Beautiful

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Things to Do Across the Twin Cities Today, Sunday, September 20, 2026

Coon Rapids and Fridley will split nearly $27,700 in federal funding for less-lethal weapons, GPS tracking devices and other police equipment.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Things to Do Across the Twin Cities Today, Sunday, September 20, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids and Fridley Police Secure Federal Funding for Less-Lethal Weapons and Tracking Equipment

Coon Rapids and Fridley will split nearly $27,700 in federal funding for less-lethal weapons, GPS tracking devices and other police equipment.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | We Keep a Box Because It Is a Really Good Box By Philosophy Jane

Philosophy Jane defends saving a sturdy cardboard box for a future need, finally proves its worth, then promptly starts the cycle again with another really good box.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Torrential Rain Triggers Flooding, Mudslides and Road Closures Across Southern Minnesota

Torrential rain exceeding six inches in parts of southern Minnesota caused flooding, mudslides and road closures, leaving communities to assess widespread damage.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Torrential Rain Triggers Flooding, Mudslides and Road Closures Across Southern Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal THC Restrictions Put Minnesota Beverage Businesses and Brooklyn Center Production Jobs at Risk

Federal THC restrictions set for November 12 threaten Minnesota’s hemp-beverage industry, including production jobs and contract manufacturing in Brooklyn Center.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal THC Restrictions Put Minnesota Beverage Businesses and Brooklyn Center Production Jobs at Risk

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voting Organizations Face Funding Strain as Midterm Balloting Begins

Voter-engagement groups enter Minnesota’s midterm voting period with funding and staffing pressures that could reduce registration, education and direct outreach.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voting Organizations Face Funding Strain as Midterm Balloting Begins

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Gophers Rebound With 41-7 Victory Over Akron Before Big Ten Schedule

Minnesota rebounded from its first loss with a 41-7 win over Akron, improving to 2-1 as its rushing attack gained momentum before Big Ten play.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Gophers Rebound With 41-7 Victory Over Akron Before Big Ten Schedule

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, September 19–20, 2026

The Twin Cities weekend continues with festivals, sports, arts, food and family events Saturday and Sunday, with cool weather and wet grounds requiring some planning.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, September 19–20, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS SETS $44.1 MILLION PRELIMINARY LEVY, ADVANCES STREET PROJECTS AND HONORS LIFESAVERS

Coon Rapids set a $44.1 million preliminary 2027 property-tax levy while advancing street projects, renewing school-police agreements and honoring lifesavers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS SETS $44.1 MILLION PRELIMINARY LEVY, ADVANCES STREET PROJECTS AND HONORS LIFESAVERS

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa's recent posting activity