Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Equity is Optional: The Collapse of the DBE Program and What It Means for America On Oct. 3, 2025, the U.S. DOT issued a rule ending automatic DBE/ACDBE status for race/gender; firms must now prove disadvantage, reshaping public contracting nationwide. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025 From Mega-Malls to Main Street: Coon Rapids Bets on Local Economy for Holiday Lift Coon Rapids Mayor Jerry Koch declared Nov. 29, 2025, Small Business Saturday, urging residents to support local shops that drive the city’s economy. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025 Blaine Police Issue 34 Citations in Single Sweep, Reinforcing Winter Parking Rules Blaine Police issued 34 citations overnight for winter parking violations, underscoring strict enforcement of the city’s seasonal parking rules. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025 Bringing Holiday Hope: Blaine PD Launches Annual Toys for Tots Collection Blaine Police urge residents to ensure every Twin Cities child gets a gift. Drop off new, unwrapped toys at Blaine City Hall by Fri, Dec 12. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025 Decades of Delays End: $140 Million “Ramsey Gateway” Project Transforms U.S. Highway 10 Corridor Decades of congestion and hazards on U.S. Highway 10 in Ramsey end as the $140M Ramsey Gateway Project completes, creating a continuous, free-flowing expressway. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 29 2025 The Winter Threat to Minnesota’s Water: Local Watersheds Rally Against Road Salt Pollution As Minnesota winters return, road salt infiltrates lakes and groundwater, accumulating as a lasting pollutant that harms ecosystems, drinking water, and infrastructure. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025 Black Friday as an American Economic and Political Indicator: An Analytical Essay on Its Social, Structural, and Policy Implications Black Friday, beyond retail hype, reveals Minnesota’s economic, social, and political patterns, exposing consumer behavior, labor trends, and regional disparities. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025 Thanksgiving Day Water-Main Breaks Create Sinkhole, Disrupt Traffic and Holiday Business in Coon Rapids Two water-main breaks hit Coon Rapids early Thu, creating a sinkhole on 121st Ave NW, closing roads, and cutting water to nearby businesses on Thanksgiving. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025 Winter Storm Threatens to Snarl Post-Thanksgiving Travel Across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin A major winter storm will hit southern MN and western WI Fri evening–Sat, causing travel issues. Winter Weather Advisory for Twin Cities; Winter Storm Warning south. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025 Coon Rapids City Facilities Still Closed for Thanksgiving; Recycling Center to Reopen Saturday Coon Rapids city offices are closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. Normal hours resume Monday, Dec. 1; plan administrative tasks accordingly. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025 Sheletta Brundidge Hosts Free Brunch for Minnesota Small Business Owners and Honors Local Hero Sheletta Brundidge will host a free Small Business Saturday brunch for Minnesota entrepreneurs, celebrating resilience and offering networking opportunities. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS: An Unlikely Powerhouse: San Diego FC Advances to Western Final in Inaugural Season San Diego FC beat Minnesota United 1-0 in the Western Conference semifinal, advancing to the final in a fairy-tale inaugural MLS season. Tom Akaolisa Editor