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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 3 2025

Coon Rapids Senior Bazaar & Flea Market Returns November 13 — Donations Now Being Accepted

The Coon Rapids Senior Bazaar & Flea Market to be held at the Coon Rapids Civic Center, located at 11155 Robinson Drive Thursday, November 13.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Senior Bazaar & Flea Market Returns November 13 — Donations Now Being Accepted

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 3 2025

Rumriver Art Center Announces Annual Holiday Show and Shop Featuring Local Artists

The Rumriver Art Center's annual Holiday Show and Shop opens November 15, featuring unique, handcrafted gifts by local artists.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Rumriver Art Center Announces Annual Holiday Show and Shop Featuring Local Artists

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday December 16

High: 45°

Low: 13°

Wind: 15 MPH W

Chance of rain: 0%

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

Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 3 2025

Minnesota Extends Paid Leave Deadline to November 2025 as Manufacturing Sector Targets 93,000 New Jobs

DEED has extended the deadline for employers to submit private plan applications for Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The new deadline is November 15, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Extends Paid Leave Deadline to November 2025 as Manufacturing Sector Targets 93,000 New Jobs

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025

Coon Rapids Urges Residents to ‘Fall Back’ and Test Smoke Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Ends

As Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends this weekend, the City of Coon Rapids is reminding residents to set their clocks back one hour and take a critical step in home safety.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Urges Residents to ‘Fall Back’ and Test Smoke Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Ends

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Launches Community Food Drive to Aid Families in Need

From Monday, the Coon Rapids Police Department will host a non‑perishable food drive, inviting residents to drop off canned goods, boxed meals, and other long‑lasting food.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Police Department Launches Community Food Drive to Aid Families in Need

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Deputy Sheriff Candidates Ahead of November 5th Deadline

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Sheriff – Patrol.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025

Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Coon Rapids Permanently Closes

Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Coon Rapids has permanently closed, the business announced on Oct. 31 via its Facebook page.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Coon Rapids Permanently Closes

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025

The Power of Her: Rhythms of Rondo with PaviElle French

A MinneapoliMedia Spotlight on Women Building Legacy, Leadership, and Liberation in Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

The Power of Her: Rhythms of Rondo with PaviElle French

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Glimmer of Decency: Minnesota’s Core Tested in an Uncertain October 2025

October in Minnesota is usually a symphony of color—a brisk, beautiful transition to the quiet of winter.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Glimmer of Decency: Minnesota’s Core Tested in an Uncertain October 2025

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025

Minnesota’s Senator Zaynab Mohamed Named 2025 Politician of the Year by One Young World

Trailblazing Leader Heads to Munich to Accept Prestigious Global Youth Award

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota’s Senator Zaynab Mohamed Named 2025 Politician of the Year by One Young World

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025

Coon Rapids Urges Residents to Recycle Pumpkins, Not Trash Them, at City Recycling Center

As Halloween decorations fade and autumn winds down, the City of Coon Rapids is reminding residents to give their pumpkins a second life — not a landfill fate.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Urges Residents to Recycle Pumpkins, Not Trash Them, at City Recycling Center

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025

Senate Capital Investment Committee Tours Columbia Heights Municipal Service Center, Reviews $30 Million Replacement Plan

City officials highlight urgent infrastructure needs as lawmakers assess state funding requests

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Senate Capital Investment Committee Tours Columbia Heights Municipal Service Center, Reviews $30 Million Replacement Plan

Tom Akaolisa Editor