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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Opens Registration for 2026 Community Police Academy

Coon Rapids Police will host its seven-week 2026 Community Police Academy Jan. 13–Feb. 24. Sessions run Tuesdays 6–9 p.m. Registration opens Dec. 1 with limited spots.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

City of Coon Rapids Opens Hiring for Full-Time Utility Billing Clerk

Coon Rapids is hiring a full-time Utility Billing Clerk. Applications close Nov. 23 at 4:30 p.m., with first-round interviews planned for early December.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

City of Coon Rapids Opens Hiring for Full-Time Utility Billing Clerk

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Senator John Hoffman Released from Hospital After Latest Surgery Following Politically Motivated June Shooting

Sen. John Hoffman was released Nov. 14 after a nine-hour surgery repairing kidney, bladder, and colon injuries from June’s political attack; his family expects full recovery.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Senator John Hoffman Released from Hospital After Latest Surgery Following Politically Motivated June Shooting

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Coon Rapids Fire Ball Gala: A Black-Tie Community Effort to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes. In Coon Rapids, first responders, advocates, and residents are uniting to improve lifesaving readiness.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fire Ball Gala: A Black-Tie Community Effort to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

Columbia Heights Police Investigating Early Friday-Morning Gunfire on Huset Parkway NE. No Injuries Reported; Authorities Seek Public Assistance

Columbia Heights police are investigating a Nov. 14 shooting on the 500 block of Huset Pkwy NE, which drew a large multi-agency response and follows a fatal shooting last week.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Columbia Heights Police Investigating Early Friday-Morning Gunfire on Huset Parkway NE. No Injuries Reported; Authorities Seek Public Assistance

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 15 2025

From Basement Startup to Blaine Headquarters: Waggle’s Bold Vision Redefines Golf Apparel

Minnesota native Travis Baker started Waggle in 2018 to add personality to golf. Now it’s a fast-growing lifestyle brand with a new HQ and flagship store in Blaine.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

From Basement Startup to Blaine Headquarters: Waggle’s Bold Vision Redefines Golf Apparel

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 14 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Unpaid Debt: As Election Hype Fades, the Twin Cities' Housing Gap Devours Hope

Election season is over, but the affordable housing crisis in Minneapolis and St. Paul persists, a deepening reality across the Twin Cities despite fading campaign focus.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Unpaid Debt: As Election Hype Fades, the Twin Cities' Housing Gap Devours Hope

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 14 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Logs 4,343 October Calls, Marking One of the Busiest Months of 2025

Coon Rapids Police responded to 4,343 calls in October 2025—294 more than September—according to the department’s monthly recap, reflecting rising community activity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Police Department Logs 4,343 October Calls, Marking One of the Busiest Months of 2025

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 14 2025

Anoka-Hennepin School Board Expands Curriculum, Ratifies Major Labor Agreements at November 10 Meeting

The Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved new 2026–27 courses, ratified two labor deals, and began early discussions on integrating artificial intelligence into the curriculum.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 14 2025

Anoka County Sheriff's Office to Host Santa and Rory the Aurorasaurus at HOPE 4 Youth’s “Out of the Cold” Event

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office again partners with HOPE 4 Youth to host the annual "Out of the Cold" community event, aimed at supporting pathways to end youth homelessness.

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Anoka County Sheriff's Office to Host Santa and Rory the Aurorasaurus at HOPE 4 Youth’s “Out of the Cold” Event

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 14 2025

St. Francis School Board Advances Work-Based Learning Program, Highlights Literacy Gains and Wellness Efforts

St. Francis School Board advanced a work-based learning program, noted gains in literacy and student wellness, and discussed health compliance, staffing, and community engagement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 14 2025

Decades in the Making: Highway 610 Corridor Completed, Boosting Connectivity in North Metro

After 50 years of planning and construction, the Highway 610 project is complete. Leaders gathered Monday in Maple Grove to celebrate opening the final $58.3 million segment.

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Decades in the Making: Highway 610 Corridor Completed, Boosting Connectivity in North Metro

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