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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

September: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September: A Month to See, Speak, and Save Lives – Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

Fresh Harvest at the Dam: ACBC Food Shelf Hosts Final Free Produce Distribution of the Season

Today marks the last chance this year to take part in a community favorite: the ACBC Food Shelf’s final free outdoor produce distribution of the season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

Coon Rapids city Expands Street Sweeping to Protect Local Waterways

Cleaning the Curb, Clearing the Water: Coon Rapids city Expands Street Sweeping to Protect Local Waterways

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

Anoka: The Halloween Capital of the World Prepares for a Month of Spooky Celebration

Known far and wide as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” this small city on the banks of the Rum River is gearing up for its beloved month-long celebration.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka: The Halloween Capital of the World Prepares for a Month of Spooky Celebration

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

$14 Million Autism Fraud Scheme Unveiled: Woman Charged in Nexus to 'Feeding Our Future' Scandal

Asha Farhan Hassan, 28, is charged by federal information with one count of wire fraud in connection with siphoning off more than $14 million meant for vulnerable children.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

$14 Million Autism Fraud Scheme Unveiled: Woman Charged in Nexus to 'Feeding Our Future' Scandal

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 26 2025

Power Outage Hits Golden Valley Food Shelf Hard Resulting in $7,500 Loss

A Golden Valley food shelf is dealing with a costly loss after a power outage forced it to toss thousands of dollars worth of perishable food.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Power Outage Hits Golden Valley Food Shelf Hard Resulting in $7,500 Loss

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 25 2025

Coon Rapids Commuter Alert: Highway 10 Ramp Closures Intensify as Capacity Project Advances

Coon Rapids drivers are navigating a challenging stretch of the commute as MnDOT and Anoka County work on the multi-million-dollar Highway 10 “Add-a-Lane” project.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Commuter Alert: Highway 10 Ramp Closures Intensify as Capacity Project Advances

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 25 2025

Transit Game-Changer: Metro Transit’s New Route 725 to Slash Northwest Metro Commute Times by an Hour

Beginning December 6, 2025, Metro Transit will introduce Route 725, a new crosstown bus designed to directly link Osseo, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and Blaine.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Transit Game-Changer: Metro Transit’s New Route 725 to Slash Northwest Metro Commute Times by an Hour

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 25 2025

Customer Appreciation Day Brings Health, Harvest, and Community Spirit to Coon Rapids Farmers Market

The Coon Rapids Farmers Market turned into a vibrant hub of gratitude, health, and autumn abundance on Wednesday as it hosted its annual Customer Appreciation Day.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Customer Appreciation Day Brings Health, Harvest, and Community Spirit to Coon Rapids Farmers Market

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 25 2025

Coon Rapids Police Relaunch Essential Home Alone Safety Class Amid Minnesota Child Supervision Guidelines

The Coon Rapids Police Department (CRPD) is once again offering its highly popular Home Alone Safety Class.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Police Relaunch Essential Home Alone Safety Class Amid Minnesota Child Supervision Guidelines

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 25 2025

Hope Through Action: Coon Rapids Police Commit to Suicide Prevention

September is Suicide Prevention Month, time for communities nationwide to confront the sobering reality of suicide and reinforce the message that hope and help are available.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 24 2025

Now Hiring: Join the City of Coon Rapids as a Utility Billing Clerk

Coon Rapids city, a vibrant suburb just 12 miles north of Minneapolis known for its community focus and citizen-centered governance, is seeking a full-time Utility Billing Clerk.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Now Hiring: Join the City of Coon Rapids as a Utility Billing Clerk

Tom Akaolisa Editor