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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 12 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Leadership When It Matters: Governor Walz Stands Up for Minnesotans in a Federal Crisis

In early Nov. 2025, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans relying on SNAP and MFIP faced immediate hunger as the federal shutdown put essential food and support at risk.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Leadership When It Matters: Governor Walz Stands Up for Minnesotans in a Federal Crisis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 12 2025

Coon Rapids Senior Bazaar Returns November 13: Shop Local, Support Charities, and Celebrate Community

The Coon Rapids Senior Bazaar & Flea Market returns Nov. 13, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at 11155 Robinson Dr. NW, offering shopping, socializing, and support for local causes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Senior Bazaar Returns November 13: Shop Local, Support Charities, and Celebrate Community

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday November 12

High: 55°

Low: 34°

Wind: 13 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 34 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 12 2025

Supreme Court Extends Block on Full SNAP Payments as Government Shutdown Deal Nears

The U.S. Supreme Court extended its block on full SNAP benefits Tuesday, prolonging uncertainty for millions as Congress nears resolution of the federal shutdown.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Supreme Court Extends Block on Full SNAP Payments as Government Shutdown Deal Nears

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 12 2025

Minneapolis Council Member Jamal Osman Carjacked in South Minneapolis; Police Arrest Two Juveniles

Minneapolis Council Member Jamal Osman (Ward 6) was carjacked Monday near East Lake St. and Portland Ave. around 8 p.m., days after his reelection.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Council Member Jamal Osman Carjacked in South Minneapolis; Police Arrest Two Juveniles

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 12 2025

Minnesota Agencies Hire IACP for Independent Review of Law Enforcement Response to Lawmaker Shootings

Minnesota agencies hired IACP to review the June 14, 2025, political shootings that killed former Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 12 2025

Governor Tim Walz Signs Executive Order Creating Minnesota Statewide Food Pantry Network for Veterans Amid Rising Food Insecurity

Gov. Tim Walz signed EO 25-11 on Nov. 11 directing MDVA to create a statewide Veteran Food Pantry Network to fight food insecurity among veterans and their families.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Governor Tim Walz Signs Executive Order Creating Minnesota Statewide Food Pantry Network for Veterans Amid Rising Food Insecurity

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 11 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Veterans Day: Lessons in Service, Unity, and Resilience for a Nation at a Crossroads

On this Nov. 11, flags ripple across the nation as Americans honor Veterans Day, reflecting on the courage, sacrifice, and service of U.S. military men and women.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Veterans Day: Lessons in Service, Unity, and Resilience for a Nation at a Crossroads

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 11 2025

Coon Rapids and Anoka Step Up in Friendly Food Drive Challenge to Support ACBC Food Shelf as Early Results Pour In

The Coon Rapids–Anoka mayoral food drive runs Nov. 10–21, with both cities rallying residents to support the ACBC Food Shelf and fight hunger across Anoka County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids and Anoka Step Up in Friendly Food Drive Challenge to Support ACBC Food Shelf as Early Results Pour In

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 11 2025

Coon Rapids Arts Commission Launches 2025 Holiday Lighting Contest to Brighten the Season

Coon Rapids and its Arts Commission have opened applications for the 2025 Holiday Lighting Contest, inviting residents to brighten the city and celebrate the holiday spirit.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Arts Commission Launches 2025 Holiday Lighting Contest to Brighten the Season

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 11 2025

Trial Begins for Alleged Killer Who Posed as Delivery Worker in Coon Rapids Triple Murder

Opening statements began in the trial of Demetrius Shumpert, accused in a Jan. 2024 Coon Rapids triple homicide carried out with accomplices posing as UPS delivery workers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Trial Begins for Alleged Killer Who Posed as Delivery Worker in Coon Rapids Triple Murder

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 11 2025

Anoka County Launches Everbridge Emergency Alert System to Deliver Faster, Targeted Notifications

New platform integrates with FEMA’s IPAWS to improve speed, accuracy, and public safety communication.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Launches Everbridge Emergency Alert System to Deliver Faster, Targeted Notifications

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 11 2025

Lisa Demuth Names Attorney Ryan Wilson as Running Mate, Forming First GOP Ticket in 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race

House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R–Cold Spring) named attorney Ryan Wilson as her running mate for lieutenant governor, forming the first full GOP ticket for Minnesota’s 2026 race.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Lisa Demuth Names Attorney Ryan Wilson as Running Mate, Forming First GOP Ticket in 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race

Tom Akaolisa Editor