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Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 6 2025

Blaine Police Report Shows November Spike in Impaired-Driving Arrests and Vehicle Crashes as Overall Call Volume Declines

In November 2025, Blaine PD handled 4,458 calls, with rises in DWI arrests, traffic stops, and crashes, per the city’s latest monthly “Blaine by the Numbers” report.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine Police Report Shows November Spike in Impaired-Driving Arrests and Vehicle Crashes as Overall Call Volume Declines

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 6 2025

Anoka County Approves 9.4% Property Tax Levy for 2026 as Officials Confront Structural Budget Pressures and New State Mandates

Anoka County approved a 9.4% property-tax levy increase for 2026, slightly below the 9.9% preliminary rate, adding about $84 to a median $338,000 home’s tax bill.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Sunday December 14

High: 6°

Low: -23°

Wind: 8 MPH S

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 6 and low of -23 degrees. Overcast for the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 6 2025

Messiah Church to Host Free “Jingle Bell BINGO & Soup Supper” This Sunday

Messiah United Methodist Church hosts its free, family-friendly Jingle Bell BINGO & Soup Supper Sunday, Dec. 7, 5–7 p.m., at 17805 County Rd. 6, Plymouth.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Messiah Church to Host Free “Jingle Bell BINGO & Soup Supper” This Sunday

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 6 2025

FacesOfHopeAnoka.org: A New Digital Lifeline for Those Affected by the Opioid Crisis in Anoka County

On Dec. 4, ACOSI launched FacesOfHopeAnoka.org, a digital hub offering opioid resources, personal stories, naloxone info, and community support.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

FacesOfHopeAnoka.org: A New Digital Lifeline for Those Affected by the Opioid Crisis in Anoka County

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Our Girls Speak for Themselves, the Community Must Choose to Listen

Across the Twin Cities, girls navigate a world that scrutinizes and tests them early; this moment calls the community to listen and affirm their voices.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Our Girls Speak for Themselves, the Community Must Choose to Listen

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Minnesota’s Budget Windfall Masks Looming Fiscal Cliff

Minnesota faces a $2.5 B surplus in 2026–27 but a $3 B structural deficit looms for 2028–29, highlighting short-term gain and long-term fiscal challenges.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota’s Budget Windfall Masks Looming Fiscal Cliff

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

The Choreography of Christmas in Coon Rapids: Holiday Lights Tour Opens as Arts Commission Deliberates

Coon Rapids unveils its 2025 Holiday Lights Tour map, guiding residents to 2+ dozen festive home displays during the ongoing contest judging.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

The Choreography of Christmas in Coon Rapids: Holiday Lights Tour Opens as Arts Commission Deliberates

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Coon Rapids Police Captain Graduates from Prestigious Northwestern Leadership Program

On Nov. 21, CRPD honored Patrol Captain Troy Hyland for graduating from Northwestern’s Police Staff & Command program, showcasing leadership excellence.

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Coon Rapids Police Captain Graduates from Prestigious Northwestern Leadership Program

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Anoka County Welcomes New Patrol and Jail Staff in December Swearing-In Ceremony

On Dec. 3, 2025, Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise swore in a new sergeant and nine deputies, strengthening patrol and detention staffing across the county.

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Anoka County Welcomes New Patrol and Jail Staff in December Swearing-In Ceremony

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 5 2025

Amid Deadly Cold, Minneapolis Youth Shelter Opens Its Doors as a Lifesaving “Warming Station”

With arctic cold hitting the Twin Cities, The Bridge for Youth has opened its 22nd St. site as a no-barrier warming station for ages 10–17, protecting youth in crisis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Amid Deadly Cold, Minneapolis Youth Shelter Opens Its Doors as a Lifesaving “Warming Station”

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Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

BREAKING: Minneapolis Gathers for Urgent Citywide Prayer Service Supporting Somali Community and the Twin Cities

Sheletta Brundidge led a citywide prayer at Minneapolis’ Brian Coyle Center, urging unity with Somali families and all Minnesotans facing hardship.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BREAKING: Minneapolis Gathers for Urgent Citywide Prayer Service Supporting Somali Community and the Twin Cities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Dec 4 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL: The Hardest Working Man in Minnesota? Inside Matt Varilek’s Relentless Push to Grow Jobs and Exports

When Matt Varilek became DEED commissioner in 2023, he took on Minnesota’s workforce, small-business ambitions, and the task of expanding economic opportunity statewide.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL: The Hardest Working Man in Minnesota? Inside Matt Varilek’s Relentless Push to Grow Jobs and Exports

Tom Akaolisa Editor