Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 24 2025 🎉 Coon Rapids’ Summer In The City Series Kicks Off At Lions Coon Creek Park The City of Coon Rapids is inviting residents to kick off summer with community spirit, city services, and sweet treats at first Summer in the City neighborhood meeting of 2025 Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 24 2025 Maple Grove, Minnesota Seeks New Talent: City Announces Diverse Job Openings For Community Engagement And Public Service The City of Maple Grove, Minnesota, is on the lookout for new blood. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 24 2025 Brooklyn Park Vet Clinic Inspired To Give Back After Death Of Hortman Family Dog An assassin not only shot and killed Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and her husband Mark in their Brooklyn Park home — he also shot the family pet. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 24 2025 Blaine Man Accused Of Straw Purchasing Guns Used In Murders Of Trinity Ottoson-Smith, Aniya Allen A man has been federally charged with straw purchasing dozens of firearms, including the ones used in the killings of 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith and 6-year-old Aniya Allen. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 24 2025 BREAKING: 11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot At Minneapolis Park Police say it's too early to tell if the boy was an intended target, or caught in crossfire. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 24 2025 Live Music Touted As Antidote To Loneliness In Post-Pandemic World, Study By University Of Melbourne Professor Reveals Amidst the still-rippling effects of global lockdowns and the persistent feelings of isolation they've amplified, live music is emerging as a notable force in battling loneliness. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 23 2025 Anoka County Board Passes Resolution To Clarify It Is Not A "Sanctuary" Jurisdiction. At its June 10 public meeting, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt Resolution #2025‑PS11, titled “Resolution Affirming the Rule of Law,” Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 23 2025 Coon Rapids Gears Up For Annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk On Independence Day Coon Rapids, a city that epitomizes the vibrant community spirit of Minnesota, is once again gearing up for its annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 23 2025 Hindu Temple In Brooklyn Center Plans Move To Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Park could soon be home to a Hindu place of worship. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 22 2025 EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Finest: The Heroes Who Stood Between Us And Further Carnage In a week marked by unspeakable violence and profound sorrow, Minnesota bore witness to both its darkest hour and its finest. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 22 2025 Coon Rapids Launches Major 2025 Street Reconstruction Program The City of Coon Rapids is set to undertake an ambitious street reconstruction initiative for 2025, targeting 3.9 miles of residential roadways across 3 distinct neighborhoods. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 22 2025 Columbia Heights Adopts Energy Action Plan With Ambitious 30% Participation Goal The City Council of Columbia Heights has officially adopted a new Energy Action Plan, aiming to boost community participation in energy efficiency. Tom Akaolisa Editor