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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025

Hundreds Attend Minneapolis Job Fair as Black Women Face National Unemployment Crisis

High loss of jobs among Black women nationwide prompted Twin Cities to bring over 200 job seekers and a dozen employers gathered for “A Job Fair & Brunch for Black Women,”

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Hundreds Attend Minneapolis Job Fair as Black Women Face National Unemployment Crisis

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025

MnDOT Proposes Local Roadway Changes as Part of Highway 252 Freeway Conversion Project

MnDOT has unveiled detailed proposals for local roadway changes to ongoing Highway 252/I-94 study, which plans to convert Highway 252 into a grade-separated freeway.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MnDOT Proposes Local Roadway Changes as Part of Highway 252 Freeway Conversion Project

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday December 16

High: 45°

Low: 13°

Wind: 17 MPH W

Chance of rain: 0%

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

Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025

Strong, Brave, Hopeful: Blaine Family Turns Pain into Purpose with New Pediatric Nonprofit

The Blaine community is shining a light on the Ylvisaker family for transforming personal hardship into purpose through the launch of the Strong Brave Hopeful (SBH) Foundation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Strong, Brave, Hopeful: Blaine Family Turns Pain into Purpose with New Pediatric Nonprofit

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 19 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS: Catching Up with Minnesota’s Jackson Fuller in Gdańsk, Poland

Minnesota native Jackson Fuller has been making waves overseas with Fudeko GAS Gdańsk, competing in Poland’s MHL (Polish Hockey League).

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS: Catching Up with Minnesota’s Jackson Fuller in Gdańsk, Poland

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

💜MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence💜

💜MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence💜

Tom Akaolisa Editor

💜MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence💜

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣

🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣

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🟣 Join the Conversation this Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

Weekend Traffic Alert: Major Closures Begin Friday night on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids

MnDOT is advising motorists of a major weekend closure on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids as crews complete repairs on the southbound Round Lake Boulevard bridge.

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Weekend Traffic Alert: Major Closures Begin Friday night on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

Coon Rapids Police Urge Residents to Secure Valuables Amid Rising Vehicle Theft Concerns

The Coon Rapids Police Department urges residents to take proactive measures against vehicle theft and break-ins by removing valuables and locking their vehicles when unattended.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Police Urge Residents to Secure Valuables Amid Rising Vehicle Theft Concerns

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

Unsolved Homicide: Anoka County Authorities Mark Five-Year Anniversary of Mort Siwe’s Death

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its appeal for public assistance as it marks the five-year anniversary of the discovery of 20-year-old Mort Siwe’s body.

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Unsolved Homicide: Anoka County Authorities Mark Five-Year Anniversary of Mort Siwe’s Death

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

Anoka County Sheriff's Office Observes ‘Purple Thursday’ to Support Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Members of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated their commitment to raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence by participating in “Purple Thursday.”

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Anoka County Sheriff's Office Observes ‘Purple Thursday’ to Support Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 18 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY HEALTH MATTERS: Protecting Memory Through Hearing - What New Research Reveals

In the recent edition of MinneapoliMedia: Community Health Matters, we reached out to an expert to discuss a a compelling connection between hearing aid use and dementia prevention

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY HEALTH MATTERS: Protecting Memory Through Hearing - What New Research Reveals

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 17 2025

💜MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence💜

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence

Tom Akaolisa Editor

💜MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | October in Purple: Breaking the Cycle of Silence💜

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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