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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Minneapolis Braces For Thursday Afternoon Storms — Peak Risk After 1 p.m.

Minneapolis residents should prepare for a shift in the weather Thursday, August 14, as forecasters warn of scattered thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Braces For Thursday Afternoon Storms — Peak Risk After 1 p.m.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Fridley Police Launch First-Ever Private Property License Plate Reader Program To Tackle Crime

The Fridley Police Department is testing a new strategy to deter and solve crime—by placing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in locations the city has never used before.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Fridley Police Launch First-Ever Private Property License Plate Reader Program To Tackle Crime

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Thursday August 28

High: 80°

Low: 59°

Wind: 5 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees. Mist in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear during the evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

New Minnesota DWI Law, Inspired By Deadly Crash, Now In Effect

A sweeping overhaul of Minnesota’s impaired-driving laws is now in force, closing dangerous loopholes and aiming to prevent repeat drunk-driving tragedies.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

New Minnesota DWI Law, Inspired By Deadly Crash, Now In Effect

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Brooklyn Park Families Learn Cycling In Free Bike Class

A free program is making the world of cycling more accessible for Brooklyn Park families. It’s simply called “Learn to Ride a Bike,”.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 14 2025

Frey Proposes $2 Billion 2026 Budget With 7.8% Property Tax Increase

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has unveiled his proposed $2 billion budget for 2026, which includes a 7.8% increase in the city’s property tax levy—the largest in over a decade.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Coon Rapids Police Association Hosts Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament At Bunker Hills

The Coon Rapids Police Association (CRPA) hit the fairways this week for its third annual charity golf tournament.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Judge Finds St. Paul Man Not Guilty of Priest’s Murder Due to Mental Illness

A Ramsey County judge found Nathan Thomas Wondra not guilty of second-degree intentional murder in the 2024 killing of retired Catholic priest Rev. Lawrence “Larry” Johnson.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Judge Finds St. Paul Man Not Guilty of Priest’s Murder Due to Mental Illness

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Xp Lee Secures DFL Nomination to Succeed Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman

Former Brooklyn Park council member to face Republican newcomer Ruth Bittner in high-stakes September special election

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Xp Lee Secures DFL Nomination to Succeed Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Brooklyn Center Receives $5M In State Funds To Revamp Community Center

The Minnesota Legislature made a $5.1 million financial investment in the city of Brooklyn Center this year.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 13 2025

Hennepin County Board Votes To Dissolve HCMC Oversight Board, Assumes Direct Control Amid Financial Crisis

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6–1 to dissolve the volunteer board overseeing Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hennepin County Board Votes To Dissolve HCMC Oversight Board, Assumes Direct Control Amid Financial Crisis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 12 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Part 3 - The Final Act: Hours Away from the County Board’s Reckless Dismantling of HCMC’s Representative Leadership

In mere hours, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will cast a vote that could unravel one of Minnesota’s most significant examples of representative governance.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Part 3 - The Final Act: Hours Away from the County Board’s Reckless Dismantling of HCMC’s Representative Leadership

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 12 2025

Minnesota State Fair 2025 Serves Up 33 New Foods, 8 New Vendors in a Culinary Extravaganza

The countdown is on for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, running August 21 through Labor Day, September 1.

Tom Akaolisa Editor