Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025 Coon Rapids Urges Residents to ‘Fall Back’ and Test Smoke Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Ends As Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends this weekend, the City of Coon Rapids is reminding residents to set their clocks back one hour and take a critical step in home safety. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025 Coon Rapids Police Department Launches Community Food Drive to Aid Families in Need From Monday, the Coon Rapids Police Department will host a non‑perishable food drive, inviting residents to drop off canned goods, boxed meals, and other long‑lasting food. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025 Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Deputy Sheriff Candidates Ahead of November 5th Deadline The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Sheriff – Patrol. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025 Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Coon Rapids Permanently Closes Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Coon Rapids has permanently closed, the business announced on Oct. 31 via its Facebook page. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 2 2025 The Power of Her: Rhythms of Rondo with PaviElle French A MinneapoliMedia Spotlight on Women Building Legacy, Leadership, and Liberation in Minnesota Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Glimmer of Decency: Minnesota’s Core Tested in an Uncertain October 2025 October in Minnesota is usually a symphony of color—a brisk, beautiful transition to the quiet of winter. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025 Minnesota’s Senator Zaynab Mohamed Named 2025 Politician of the Year by One Young World Trailblazing Leader Heads to Munich to Accept Prestigious Global Youth Award Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025 Coon Rapids Urges Residents to Recycle Pumpkins, Not Trash Them, at City Recycling Center As Halloween decorations fade and autumn winds down, the City of Coon Rapids is reminding residents to give their pumpkins a second life — not a landfill fate. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025 Senate Capital Investment Committee Tours Columbia Heights Municipal Service Center, Reviews $30 Million Replacement Plan City officials highlight urgent infrastructure needs as lawmakers assess state funding requests Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025 Anoka Seeks $51 Million State Support for Rum River Dam Overhaul, Faces County Lawsuit City’s ambitious plan aims to modernize the historic dam, expand recreation, and improve river ecology — but legal disputes could stall progress. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 1 2025 Decades of Congestion End: Ramsey Gateway Project Complete, Transforming Highway 10 Corridor $140 Million Ramsey Gateway Project Delivers Grade-Separated Interchanges, Rail Separation, and Frontage Road System to Enhance Mobility, Safety, and Freight Access Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 31 2025 Minnesota Federal Impacts Panel Warns of “Cascading Effect” as Government Shutdown Enters Fifth Week Lawmakers, union leaders, and state agencies testify to mounting strain on workers, families, and critical programs across Minnesota Tom Akaolisa Editor