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Coon Rapids Fri. May 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Leaders Reach $1.2 Billion Bonding Agreement as Senator Sandy Pappas Nears End of Historic Legislative Career

Minnesota leaders reached a $1.2 billion bonding deal funding statewide infrastructure projects as Senator Sandy Pappas nears the end of her historic career.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Leaders Reach $1.2 Billion Bonding Agreement as Senator Sandy Pappas Nears End of Historic Legislative Career

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ARTS & COMMUNITY | VocalEssence SOTA to Present “Stories the Land Holds” Community Celebration in Minneapolis

VocalEssence SOTA will host an interactive Minneapolis arts event exploring land, identity, and community through youth music, storytelling, and dialogue.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ARTS & COMMUNITY | VocalEssence SOTA to Present “Stories the Land Holds” Community Celebration in Minneapolis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Tied Legislature Is Testing the Limits of Governance, Compromise, and Public Confidence

Minnesota’s tied Legislature is straining governance as partisan deadlock slows major policy decisions, weakens compromise, and tests public confidence in state government.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Tied Legislature Is Testing the Limits of Governance, Compromise, and Public Confidence

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Twin Cities Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. May 11 2026

Minnesota’s Youth Need a Better Path Forward on Chatbot Regulation
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Sophia Nelson Coon Rapids event

50+ Local Students Perform at DeGamba Summer Recital During Pioneer Days - Sun May 31 12:00 pm
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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

Twin Cities Residents Can Receive up to $17,500 to Purchase Home
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Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka-Hennepin School Board Appoints Greg Cole as Next Superintendent

Anoka-Hennepin School Board unanimously appointed longtime district administrator Greg Cole as the next superintendent beginning July 1, 2026.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka Police Warn Downtown Businesses of Stricter Enforcement in Year-Round Social District

Anoka Police warned downtown businesses that stricter enforcement is coming for violations within the city’s year-round social district program.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka Police Warn Downtown Businesses of Stricter Enforcement in Year-Round Social District

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Host Public Works Open House Ahead of National Public Works Week

Coon Rapids will host a Public Works Open House on May 16 featuring city equipment, facility tours, recycling information, and community activities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Host Public Works Open House Ahead of National Public Works Week

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Warn Residents About Sophisticated Permit Application Scam

Blaine Police are warning residents and developers about a sophisticated phishing scam targeting local permit and planning applicants with fake city emails.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Warn Residents About Sophisticated Permit Application Scam

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Revive Church and Crossroads Church to Host Free Community Food Distribution in Columbus

Revive Church and Crossroads Church will host a free monthly community food distribution May 14 in Columbus for residents facing food insecurity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Revive Church and Crossroads Church to Host Free Community Food Distribution in Columbus

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Youth Mental Health Crisis Cannot Be Ignored Any Longer

In this editorial we examine America’s worsening youth mental health crisis, linking rising emotional distress to isolation, screen dependency, and weakened community support.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Youth Mental Health Crisis Cannot Be Ignored Any Longer

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Recognize Public Works Employees During National Public Works Week

Coon Rapids will recognize public works employees during National Public Works Week, honoring infrastructure workers who maintain essential city services.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Recognize Public Works Employees During National Public Works Week

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Attorney General Ellison Launches Crackdown on Suspected Human Trafficking Operations Linked to Illicit Massage Businesses

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison launched a crackdown targeting suspected human trafficking operations tied to illicit massage businesses across the Twin Cities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Attorney General Ellison Launches Crackdown on Suspected Human Trafficking Operations Linked to Illicit Massage Businesses

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Couple Arrested After Fridley Highway Shooting Leaves Woman Critically Injured

Two Columbia Heights residents were arrested after a Fridley highway shooting left a woman critically injured while a juvenile passenger escaped unharmed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Bike to Work Week Campaign Encourages Cycling, Transit Use, and Health-Focused Commuting

Bike to Work Week activities across Minnesota are promoting cycling, transit use, healthier commuting, and expanded awareness of sustainable transportation options.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Bike to Work Week Campaign Encourages Cycling, Transit Use, and Health-Focused Commuting

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Senate Approves Bill Restricting Federal Immigration Enforcement Access to Schools, Hospitals, and Courthouses

Minnesota Senate approved a bill limiting federal immigration enforcement access to schools, hospitals, and courthouses without judicial warrants.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Senate Approves Bill Restricting Federal Immigration Enforcement Access to Schools, Hospitals, and Courthouses

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 Calls for “Action” Beyond Awareness

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 highlights the urgent need for real action as communities confront growing emotional strain, burnout, and mental healthcare gaps.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 Calls for “Action” Beyond Awareness

Tom Akaolisa Editor