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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 28 2026

David Brom Granted Parole, Closing One of Minnesota’s Darkest Criminal Chapters

In a 5–2 vote on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, the Minnesota Supervised Release Board granted parole to David Brom, who killed four family members with an axe in 1988 when he was 16.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

David Brom Granted Parole, Closing One of Minnesota’s Darkest Criminal Chapters

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 28 2026

Walz Orders Weapons Screening at Minnesota Capitol, Marking Historic Shift in the “People’s House”

Gov. Walz has ordered weapons screening at the MN Capitol starting Feb. 17. Following 2025's political violence, the move ends a century of open access to the "People’s House."

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Walz Orders Weapons Screening at Minnesota Capitol, Marking Historic Shift in the “People’s House”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday February 10

High: 33°

Low: 28°

Wind: 13 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 33 and low of 28 degrees. Overcast during the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, overcast in the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 27 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 | Spain and the Discipline of Reinvention: Europe’s Champions Arrive in 2026 With Memory and Method

Reigning European champions Spain enter World Cup 2026 defined by reinvention. Trading rigid possession for tactical flexibility, they pair intelligence with evolution.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 | Spain and the Discipline of Reinvention: Europe’s Champions Arrive in 2026 With Memory and Method

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 27 2026

Community Groups Deliver Food and Support to Vulnerable Families in Anoka-Hennepin

In Anoka, community care is taking the form of direct aid as Parents for Good coordinates grocery and supply deliveries for families hit by economic strain and regional instability

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Community Groups Deliver Food and Support to Vulnerable Families in Anoka-Hennepin

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 27 2026

After a Historic Winter Storm, a Subtle Cooling Trend Settles Over North America

A historic winter storm has exited, leaving record snowfall in its wake. Forecasts show a shift to stable but dangerously cold air with subzero nights ahead for the region.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

After a Historic Winter Storm, a Subtle Cooling Trend Settles Over North America

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 27 2026

Twin Cities EMS Near “Breaking Point” as Federal ICE Operations Strain Emergency and Hospital Systems

Hennepin County EMS warns of a "breaking point" as federal ICE operations delay 911 calls, block ambulances, and cause patients to avoid hospitals out of fear.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Twin Cities EMS Near “Breaking Point” as Federal ICE Operations Strain Emergency and Hospital Systems

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 27 2026

UMN Student Unions Escalate Protests With Second General Strike Set for Jan. 30

UMN unions and labor groups have called for a second general strike on Jan. 30, following the deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti. They demand ICE withdrawal and prosecution.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

UMN Student Unions Escalate Protests With Second General Strike Set for Jan. 30

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 27 2026

Two Districts, One Chamber: Minnesota House balance hangs on Jan. 27 special elections

On Jan. 27, special elections in Districts 47A and 64A will decide the MN House balance. If DFL holds both, the chamber returns to a 67–67 tie ahead of the Feb. 17 session.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Two Districts, One Chamber: Minnesota House balance hangs on Jan. 27 special elections

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Dr. Gladys Mae West: A National Memorial Tribute to the Woman Who Used Mathematics To Make the World Navigable

Dr. Gladys Mae West, the mathematician behind GPS, used satellite geodesy to model the Earth’s true shape. Her work remains the foundation for global navigation and safety.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Dr. Gladys Mae West: A National Memorial Tribute to the Woman Who Used Mathematics To Make the World Navigable

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 26 2026

Security Precautions Prompt Widespread Event Cancellations Across Twin Cities

Security concerns following fatal federal shootings have upended the Twin Cities. Parades, Wolves games, and TwinsFest were canceled or cut short to ensure public safety.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Security Precautions Prompt Widespread Event Cancellations Across Twin Cities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 26 2026

Transit Disruptions: Arctic cold halts national rail as Northstar corridor enters a new era of buses

January 2026 marks a transit shift: Amtrak halted national rail due to Arctic cold while Northstar officially replaced its trains with a high-frequency bus network.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Transit Disruptions: Arctic cold halts national rail as Northstar corridor enters a new era of buses

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 26 2026

Pizza for a Purpose: Community Rallies to Support the Next Generation of Public Servants

Pizza Ranch in Andover is hosting a fundraiser for Coon Rapids Police Explorers tonight, Jan 26, from 5-8 PM. 10% of sales support youth training for future public service.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Pizza for a Purpose: Community Rallies to Support the Next Generation of Public Servants

Tom Akaolisa Editor