Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 19 2025 MinneapoliMedia Supporting Project DIVA International At MinneapoliMedia, we believe in amplifying the voices of emerging young leaders across our communities. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 19 2025 Scrolling into Danger: Minnesota Confronts the AI Crisis in Youth Well-Being A 14-year-old in Minneapolis scrolls endlessly as AI algorithms push addictive content—underscoring Minnesota’s growing alarm over technology’s impact on youth well-being. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 19 2025 Coon Rapids Gears Up for Annual Community Tree Lighting Festival on December 13, 2025 Coon Rapids will kick off the holidays with its Community Tree Lighting Festival on Dec. 13, 2025, from 3:30–6 p.m. at Boulevard Plaza, 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 19 2025 Coon Rapids Police and Fire Departments Launch Annual “Season of Giving” Holiday Drive Coon Rapids Police Department and Coon Rapids Fire Department will host the Season of Giving Kick-Off on Nov. 23 at Coon Rapids City Hall to raise donations for local nonprofits. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 19 2025 Anoka County Crime Prevention Coalition Shirt Orders Ready for Pickup at Sheriff’s Office Anoka County Crime Prevention Coalition (ACCPC) supporters can now pick up their fundraising shirts at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office at 13301 Hanson Blvd NW in Andover. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 19 2025 Anoka County Seeks $36.8 Million to Close Funding Gap for Highway 65 / Bunker Lake Interchange Anoka County aims to secure $36.8M to finish a key safety and mobility upgrade to the interchange at Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 19 2025 Brooklyn Park Police Expands Drone Program with $4.6 Million “Drone as a First Responder” System Brooklyn Park Police will launch a $4.6M Drones as a First Responder system, expanding its drone program to boost response times, safety, and emergency awareness. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 18 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Mission-Driven Care Dies: Minnesota’s Healthcare Crisis MN's healthcare dealt a blow with Medica's acquisition of UCare, living 500,000 Minnesotans (seniors, children, low-income families) with fewer choices and diminished protections. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 18 2025 Coon Rapids Pop-Up Events Help Thousands Stretch Their Dollars Rising costs strain Anoka County budgets. Community pop-ups in Coon Rapids are helping thousands access essential food/resources, freeing up money for other needs. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 18 2025 Medica to Acquire UCare’s Medicaid and Individual-Market Business as UCare Prepares Full Shutdown Medica will acquire UCare's Medicaid and Individual & Family Plan business, a key step in UCare's planned shutdown by early 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 18 2025 Digital‑Only Ticketing Begins for High School Hockey at Coon Rapids Ice Center The Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC) now uses a digital-only ticketing system for all high school hockey games this season. Purchase tickets in advance via Vanco Events. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 18 2025 Coon Rapids Dam Walkway to Close Temporarily for Maintenance The 12-foot-wide pedestrian/bike walkway spanning the Coon Rapids Dam (Mississippi Gateway Regional Park) will be closed Tues, Nov 18, 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. for maintenance. Tom Akaolisa Editor