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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

Allina Clinics Doctors, Nurses And Others Picket Over Contract

Doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners across the Twin Cities, members of Doctors Council SEIU, held informational pickets today at several Allina Health clinics.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Allina Clinics Doctors, Nurses And Others Picket Over Contract

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Announces Temporary Withholding Of Body Camera Footage Of Officer-Involved Shooting

The Coon Rapids Police Department has announced a temporary withholding of body camera footage related to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 21.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday June 4

High: 77°

Low: 46°

Wind: 5 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 77 and low of 46 degrees. Mist in the morning, sunny during the afternoon, cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

All Of Minnesota Under Air Quality Alert

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an Air Quality Alert for nearly the entire state of Minnesota, effective through noon on Wednesday, June 4th.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

All Of Minnesota Under Air Quality Alert

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

Groupe Saint-Léonard Adds The Precast Forte Group's EV Blocks To Portfolio As Part Of Charging Point Installation Growth And Carbon Emission Reduction Strategy

Groupe Saint-Léonard (GSL), a prominent French provider of concrete precast products, today announced a strategic partnership with The Precast Forte Group.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Groupe Saint-Léonard Adds The Precast Forte Group's EV Blocks To Portfolio As Part Of Charging Point Installation Growth And Carbon Emission Reduction Strategy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 4 2025

Coon Rapids Intensifies Efforts To Complete TH 610 Interchange, Aiming To Boost Mobility And Safety.

The City of Coon Rapids continues its persistent pursuit of full funding for the construction of a full-access interchange at Trunk Highway 610 (TH 610) and East River Road.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Intensifies Efforts To Complete TH 610 Interchange, Aiming To Boost Mobility And Safety.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Traffic Resumes After Semi-Truck Rollover Closes Highway 10 In Coon Rapids

On Monday afternoon, June 2, 2025, a semi-truck rollover crash led to the closure of westbound lanes on U.S. Highway 10 in Coon Rapids, causing significant traffic disruptions.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Traffic Resumes After Semi-Truck Rollover Closes Highway 10 In Coon Rapids

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Coon Rapids Man Charged In Shooting At UMN Following Wayzata High School Graduation

A 20-year-old Coon Rapids man, Hamza Abdirashid Said, has been charged in connection with a shooting that injured two individuals at the University of Minnesota's Mariucci Arena.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Man Charged In Shooting At UMN Following Wayzata High School Graduation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Anoka High School Reschedules Graduation Ceremony To Tuesday, June 3

Anoka High School announced a change in the date for its 153rd Annual Commencement Exercises. Originally scheduled for Monday, June 2, the ceremony will now take place on Tuesday

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returns For Second Year In Brooklyn Park

A major national 3-on-3 basketball tournament is coming back to North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park in August.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returns For Second Year In Brooklyn Park

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 3 2025

MinneapoliMedia's "Meet Your Legislator" Interview Series

In this week’s exclusive feature from MinneapoliMedia’s “Meet Your Legislator” interview series, we spotlight on Rep. Kari Rehrauer (DFL–District 35B)

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 2 2025

Second Harvest Northland Examining Investment In Grand Rapids Food Shelf Program, Potential For Significant Annual Savings

Second Harvest Northland, has confirmed it is actively exploring a potential investment in its Food Shelf Program located in Grand Rapids.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Second Harvest Northland Examining Investment In Grand Rapids Food Shelf Program, Potential For Significant Annual Savings

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 2 2025

Search Intensifies For Columbia Heights Teen Missing Three Weeks, Police Suspect Foul Play

Authorities and family members are issuing urgent appeals for information regarding missing 16-year-old Jordan Dupree Collins Jr., known as "Manny," last seen on May 8, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Search Intensifies For Columbia Heights Teen Missing Three Weeks, Police Suspect Foul Play

Tom Akaolisa Editor