Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025 The Achilles’ Heel of Keyless Entry: How a Simple Step Can Protect Your Vehicle As keyless cars face rising high-tech theft, Coon Rapids Police urge residents to use simple signal-blocking “Faraday” pouches or boxes to protect key fobs from relay attacks. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025 A 52-Year Shadow in the Suburbs: Anoka County Authorities Renew Push to Solve the 1973 Murder of Judy J. Bever Fifty-two years after 24-year-old Judy Bever was found murdered in Blaine, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office renews its call for tips as the cold-case unit reopens the case. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025 Blaine Police Extend Winter Coat Drive to December 14 as Early Cold Tightens Grip on Minnesota With early winter cold setting in, the Blaine Police Department has extended its Winter Coat Drive to December 14, giving residents more time to donate warm clothing. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: A World Still Failing Its Women On Nov 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women honors the Mirabal sisters and raises global awareness of systemic gender violence. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025 Metro Transit Launches New Route 827, Expanding All-Day Local Service Across the North Metro Metro Transit will replace Express Route 852 with new all-day Route 827 on Dec 6, improving local transit from Anoka to Northeast Minneapolis. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025 Coon Rapids reminds residents: winter parking rules now in effect — what to know Coon Rapids winter parking rules are now in effect through April 1, ensuring safe streets, efficient snow removal, and clear access for emergency vehicles. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025 Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Joins Bag Hunger 2025 Campaign to Support Families in Need The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office joined Bag Hunger 2025 at Festival Foods, supporting the ACBC Food Shelf to fight holiday food insecurity in Anoka County. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025 City of Blaine Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Closures; Essential Services to Remain Operational Blaine city offices and facilities will be closed Thursday–Friday, Nov. 27–28, 2025, for Thanksgiving, reopening Monday, Dec. 1. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 25 2025 Winter Storm Approaches Minnesota Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday Minnesota is bracing for its first major snowstorm of the season, with the NWS warning of accumulating snow, strong winds, and sharply colder temps ahead of Thanksgiving. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 24 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Generation Lost Twice: Minnesota’s Fentanyl Crisis and the Communities Left Behind Minnesota faces a fentanyl crisis, hitting older Black men 55–74 hardest. Deaths are high, preventable, and mirror past inequities like the crack epidemic. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 24 2025 Coon Rapids Recycling Center to Close Nov. 27–28 for Thanksgiving Holiday Coon Rapids Recycling Center at 1827 111th Ave NW will be closed Nov. 27–28, 2025, for Thanksgiving, city officials announced. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 24 2025 COMMUNITY ALERT: Anoka County Residents Warned of Sophisticated Jury Duty Phone Scam Minnesota, especially Anoka County, is warned of a jury-duty phone scam, with callers posing as court or law officers to extort money from residents. Tom Akaolisa Editor