Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 14 2025 Coon Rapids Teen Charged With Attempted Murder, Assault A 16-year-old male juvenile is facing attempted murder charges for an alleged September 2024 shooting in Coon Rapids. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 14 2025 Minnesota House DFL Accelerates Swearing-In, Igniting GOP Backlash The DFL's House delegation swore in all but one of its representative elects at the Minnesota History Center, with the other member having been sworn in on Friday. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 14 2025 New Shelter For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Pets Opens In Blaine A new pet-friendly domestic violence shelter has opened in Blaine, with the goal of ensuring victims and their pets can escape together. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 14 2025 On Eve Of Session, Minnesota House Still Locked In Bitter Power Struggle Preparing for a possible walkout Tuesday, the DFL swore in members over the weekend, which the GOP called an illegal action. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 14 2025 REAL ID deadline takes effect this year in MN: What to know After years and years of delays, the deadline for REAL IDs is set to take effect this year, meaning soon your standard license won't be enough to get on a flight. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 12 2025 Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Gears Up To Support Immigrant Community With Legal Guidance Amid New Administration Amidst the political shifts and the changing tides that come with a new administration, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is stepping up to provide crucial guidance to immigrants in need. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 12 2025 Local Businesses Celebrate Viking Playoff Football The Minnesota Vikings are headed to a high-stakes playoff game on Monday. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 12 2025 Police Investigating 2 Deaths At Shakopee Hotel After Swingers Party An investigation is underway after two people were found dead in a Shakopee hotel room in the aftermath of a swingers party. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 12 2025 Wright County Rallies For Annual "Point In Time" Count To Assess And Assist the Homeless Population Residents of Wright County, mark your calendars for January 22, as the community gears up for the annual “Point In Time” Count. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 12 2025 Explore the Future of Autonomous Vehicles with MnDOT’s Upcoming Free Webinar on January 23 MnDOT’s Office of Research & Innovation, along with the Minnesota Local Road Research Board, are set to host a webinar zoned in on the evolution of autonomous vehicles. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 12 2025 Coon Rapids' White Castle Closed For Good The White Castle fast food burger slider restaurant in Coon Rapids off of Main Street has closed after 26 years of operation. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 12 2025 Coon Rapids Connection Unveils Winter Edition, Home Grants, Council Changes, And Celebrations Abound The latest winter edition of the Coon Rapids Connection has landed, offering residents a treasure trove of local insights. Tom Akaolisa Editor