Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 13 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Reckoning, Remembrance, and Renewal Today, as the nation observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Americans are called to pause, reflect, and act. This day is not simply a counterpoint to Columbus Day. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 13 2025 Coon Rapids Recycling Center Announces Fall/Winter Hours Effective October 1 The Coon Rapids City Recycling Center has transitioned to its fall and winter operating schedule, which took effect on October 1 and will remain in place through March. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 13 2025 Ramsey Man Critically Injured After Vehicle Strikes Bridge Deck on Highway 10 A 28-year-old Ramsey man was critically injured late Tuesday night, October 7, after his vehicle left the roadway and struck a bridge deck along eastbound Highway 10 Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 13 2025 New Commuter Bus Pilot to Replace Northstar Rail for Big Lake, Elk River Riders A new pilot commuter bus service is set to launch between Big Lake and Elk River and downtown Minneapolis beginning January 5, 2026, replacing the Northstar Commuter Rail line. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 13 2025 Former Minnesota State Trooper Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges A former Minnesota State Trooper, Jeremy Francis Plonski, 42, has pleaded guilty in federal court to producing and distributing child pornography Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025 Coon Rapids Fire Department Welcomes Community to Annual Open House at New Station #3 The Coon Rapids Fire Department hosted its annual Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 11. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025 Minnesota Senate Queer Caucus Marks National Coming Out Day, Calls for Continued Equality and Visibility The Minnesota State Senate Queer Caucus today issued a statement in recognition of National Coming Out Day, honoring the courage of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025 Blaine Police to Host Inaugural ‘Pickleball with the Police’ Community Event Blaine Police Department (BPD) is launching a new community outreach initiative, Pickleball with the Police, inviting residents to meet officers in a relaxed and friendly setting. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025 Senate Committee Examines Rising Healthcare Costs in Northfield Sen. Lindsey Port and colleagues hear directly from Minnesotans on the growing strain of insurance and care expenses. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 12 2025 VocalEssence and Melanie DeMore Release New Album How to Hold On: Songs of Comfort and Solace VocalEssence, the renowned Twin Cities choral organization, joins forces with three-time Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and vocal activist Melanie DeMore to release new album. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 11 2025 Twin Cities Organizations Host Free Food Distributions for Community on Saturday Local community organizations are providing Twin Cities families with vital food and resources this weekend on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 11 2025 Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy Named “Infrastructure Champion” for Advocacy on Behalf of Minnesota’s Skilled Workforce Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL–St. Paul) named “Infrastructure Champion” by the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA). Tom Akaolisa Editor