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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 16 2026

Governor Tim Walz Promotes Child Care Tax Credit Expansion in Rochester on Tax Day

Gov. Tim Walz promotes child care tax credit expansion to cut costs for families, benefiting over 100,000 households as part of his 2026 budget plan.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Governor Tim Walz Promotes Child Care Tax Credit Expansion in Rochester on Tax Day

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 16 2026

Paisley Park Unveils Lineup, Programming for Prince Celebration 2026

Paisley Park announces Prince Celebration 2026 lineup, featuring first joint performance by The Revolution and New Power Generation for the 10th anniversary event.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Paisley Park Unveils Lineup, Programming for Prince Celebration 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COMMUNITY & FOOD ACCESS: SACA Opens Expanded Food Shelf and Thrift Store in Columbia Heights, Launches Walk-In Community Market Model

SACA opens expanded Columbia Heights facility with walk-in food market, thrift store, and faster access model to meet rising demand for food assistance.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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 Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: The Battle for the Boundary Waters - A Defining Test of Land, Law, and the Future of Northern Minnesota

Boundary Waters mining fight reaches Congress as lawmakers weigh land protections, economic gains, tribal rights, and environmental risks in a defining policy decision.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: The Battle for the Boundary Waters - A Defining Test of Land, Law, and the Future of Northern Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government Coon Rapids to Participate in Statewide Tornado Drills April 16 During Severe Weather Awareness Week

Coon Rapids joins statewide tornado drills April 16, with sirens at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to test alerts and promote severe weather preparedness.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Police Department Recruiting Law Enforcement Students for Community Service Officer Roles

Coon Rapids Police seek law enforcement students for part-time CSO roles, offering hands-on experience and a pathway to sworn officer careers; applications close April 27.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Police Department Recruiting Law Enforcement Students for Community Service Officer Roles

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Public Safety: Anoka County Recognizes Emergency Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Anoka County honors emergency dispatchers during Telecommunicators Week, recognizing their 24/7 role coordinating 911 responses across law enforcement, fire, and EMS.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Public Safety: Anoka County Recognizes Emergency Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Government Commissioner Marion Greene’s Sheriff Funding Remarks Ignite Debate Over Public Safety Role and Budget

Commissioner Marion Greene’s remarks on sheriff funding spark debate over public safety roles after a $11.7M–$15.4M budget overrun in Hennepin County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Government Commissioner Marion Greene’s Sheriff Funding Remarks Ignite Debate Over Public Safety Role and Budget

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Public Safety: Severe Weather Awareness Week Underway Across Minnesota - Statewide Tornado Drills Set for April 16

Minnesota observes Severe Weather Awareness Week; statewide tornado drills set for April 16 to test alerts and promote preparedness ahead of peak storm season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Public Safety: Severe Weather Awareness Week Underway Across Minnesota - Statewide Tornado Drills Set for April 16

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

MINNESOTA MATTERS | Beneath the Surface: What Coon Rapids’ Infrastructure Push Reveals About the Future of Minnesota’s Suburbs

Coon Rapids’ infrastructure push highlights aging systems, growth pressures, and rising costs, reflecting broader funding and maintenance challenges across Minnesota suburbs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNESOTA MATTERS | Beneath the Surface: What Coon Rapids’ Infrastructure Push Reveals About the Future of Minnesota’s Suburbs

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Begins Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing April 13; Residents Advised of Temporary Water Discoloration

Coon Rapids begins hydrant flushing April 13; temporary water discoloration may occur, but water remains safe as crews maintain system quality and reliability.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Begins Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing April 13; Residents Advised of Temporary Water Discoloration

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Inside FairPlay Entertainment: How Matt Allen and Ryan Hayes Are Rebuilding Access, Dignity, and Creative Power in Minnesota

FairPlay Entertainment builds an affordable St. Paul studio expanding access, supporting diverse artists, and strengthening Minnesota’s music scene.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Inside FairPlay Entertainment: How Matt Allen and Ryan Hayes Are Rebuilding Access, Dignity, and Creative Power in Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

Former University of Minnesota Police Chief Matt Clark Appointed Golden Valley Police Chief

Golden Valley appoints Matt Clark as permanent police chief after serving as interim, citing his leadership, experience, and ability to stabilize the department.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Healthcare & Public Policy: Hennepin Healthcare Cuts Jobs, Services as Lawmakers Weigh Tax Plan to Address $50M Deficit

Hennepin Healthcare cuts jobs and services amid a $50M deficit as lawmakers weigh a sales tax increase to stabilize the safety-net hospital and preserve care.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Healthcare & Public Policy: Hennepin Healthcare Cuts Jobs, Services as Lawmakers Weigh Tax Plan to Address $50M Deficit

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Apr 13 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 | Argentina After Destiny: The Weight of Winning and the Unfinished Story of a Champion

Argentina enters World Cup 2026 as defending champion, shifting from pursuit to expectation, with success depending on sustaining discipline, continuity, and post-victory momentum.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 | Argentina After Destiny: The Weight of Winning and the Unfinished Story of a Champion

Tom Akaolisa Editor