Tom Akaolisa's recent posting activity

Tom Akaolisa

Editor

No bio yet.

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

MinneapoliMedia Editorial: A Betrayal of Trust - The Perilous Plan to Undermine Hennepin Healthcare

A Betrayal of Trust - The Perilous Plan to Undermine Hennepin Healthcare

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MinneapoliMedia Editorial: A Betrayal of Trust - The Perilous Plan to Undermine Hennepin Healthcare

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Governor Walz Freezes Medicaid Payments Amid Expanding Federal Fraud Investigation

Governor Tim Walz has ordered a temporary freeze on Medicaid payments to dozens of housing service providers in Minnesota, following investigation into widespread fraud.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Governor Walz Freezes Medicaid Payments Amid Expanding Federal Fraud Investigation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Connecting The Skies: Jeff Johnson On Launching The Twin Cities Aerospace Network

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, more than 55 professionals gathered at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. in Minneapolis for the inaugural event of the Twin Cities Aerospace Network (TCAN) .

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Connecting The Skies: Jeff Johnson On Launching The Twin Cities Aerospace Network

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Hormel Workers File Landmark Lawsuit Over Sick Leave Violations

A groundbreaking class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hormel Foods by over 1,600 unionized workers at its Austin, Minnesota, meatpacking plant.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hormel Workers File Landmark Lawsuit Over Sick Leave Violations

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

St. Paul Hit By Cyberattack; National Guard Called In To Assist

The City of St. Paul is reeling from a major cyberattack that has disrupted access to both internal systems and public-facing online services.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

St. Paul Hit By Cyberattack; National Guard Called In To Assist

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 1 2025

Brooklyn Center Police Report Nearly 23% Drop In Violent Crime

New Brooklyn Crime police figures this week revealed a positive trend in crime reduction for the city.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Brooklyn Center Police Report Nearly 23% Drop In Violent Crime

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

Lingering Wildfire Smoke Prompts Statewide Air Quality Alert In Minnesota

After a turbulent start to the week marked by severe thunderstorms and damaging winds, Minnesotans are now facing persistent and widespread air pollution driven by wildfire smoke.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Lingering Wildfire Smoke Prompts Statewide Air Quality Alert In Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

Brooklyn Park Police Seek Public’s Help In Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Boy

Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Louis Tate, who has been reported missing from Brooklyn Park.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Brooklyn Park Police Seek Public’s Help In Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Boy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

MONTICELLO TEEN, KNOWN FOR EXPLORING ABANDONED SITES, REPORTED MISSING

Authorities classify 16-year-old Evan Peters as an "endangered missing person"

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MONTICELLO TEEN, KNOWN FOR EXPLORING ABANDONED SITES, REPORTED MISSING

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson Secures $55 Million To Expand Mental Health Treatment Capacity In Minnesota

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson successfully championed a $55 million investment to expand mental health treatment capacity in Minnesota.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson Secures $55 Million To Expand Mental Health Treatment Capacity In Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 31 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Approves $75K Contract With Axon To Upgrade Legal Evidence Management System

Coon Rapids City Council approved a five-year, $75,842 contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. during its July 15 meeting to implement a modern system for the City Attorney’s Office.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids City Council Approves $75K Contract With Axon To Upgrade Legal Evidence Management System

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 30 2025

Coon Rapids Walmart To Close In August, Marking Second North Metro Closure In Recent Years

The Walmart store in Coon Rapids is slated to close its doors permanently on August 29, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Walmart To Close In August, Marking Second North Metro Closure In Recent Years

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Help preserve local news. Support MinneapoliMedia.