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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 Weather: Tuesday December 16

High: 45°

Low: 13°

Wind: 12 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 45 and low of 13 degrees. Sunny in the morning, overcast for the afternoon and evening,

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

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 11 2025

Minnesota Senator Scott Dibble Condemns U.S. Senate Vote to End Historic Shutdown Without Protecting Working Families or Health Care

Sen. Scott Dibble (DFL–Minneapolis) criticized the U.S. Senate for ending the record shutdown without securing affordable health care or stronger protections for working families

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Senator Scott Dibble Condemns U.S. Senate Vote to End Historic Shutdown Without Protecting Working Families or Health Care

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 10 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | 41 Days of Hostage Politics: Washington Fails America

As of Nov. 10, 2025, the U.S. faces a 41-day government shutdown, leaving millions unpaid, children hungry, the sick untreated, and veterans without promised support.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | 41 Days of Hostage Politics: Washington Fails America

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 10 2025

Coon Rapids Recycling Center to Close for Veterans Day Holiday: City Announces Temporary Schedule Change

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center will close Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day to honor U.S. military veterans and allow staff and residents to commemorate the occasion.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Recycling Center to Close for Veterans Day Holiday: City Announces Temporary Schedule Change

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 10 2025

Winter Parking Restrictions in Effect in Coon Rapids

The City of Coon Rapids announced that its winter parking restrictions are now in effect, with the aim of keeping streets clear and safe throughout the coming months.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Winter Parking Restrictions in Effect in Coon Rapids

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 10 2025

Roadside Blast Leads to Big Lake Bomb Lab, Meth Trade, and Child Endangerment Charges

A late-night patrol stop in Big Lake Township on Oct. 21 led to a multi-agency probe uncovering a home explosives lab, illegal weapons, drugs, and a child in dangerous conditions.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Roadside Blast Leads to Big Lake Bomb Lab, Meth Trade, and Child Endangerment Charges

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 10 2025

Blaine Police Responded to 4,790 Calls in October 2025, Monthly Report Shows Surge in Traffic and Medical Incidents

Blaine Police reported 4,790 calls for service in October 2025, according to its “Blaine by the Numbers” report, highlighting citywide public safety and emergency response.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 10 2025

Tentative Deal Reached: Minneapolis Educators Avert Strike With New Contract Agreement

A strike by thousands of Minneapolis educators was averted after MFE and MPS reached a tentative deal Nov. 8, covering teachers, ESPs, and adult educators citywide.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 10 2025

M Health Fairview–UnitedHealthcare Contract Impasse Threatens Coverage for 125,000 Commercial Patients

A contract stalemate between M Health Fairview and UnitedHealthcare may leave about 125,000 commercial-plan patients without in-network access starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

M Health Fairview–UnitedHealthcare Contract Impasse Threatens Coverage for 125,000 Commercial Patients

Tom Akaolisa Editor