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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 15 2026

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response as Major Winter Storm Bears Down on the Twin Cities

Coon Rapids mobilizes full snow response Sunday at 6 a.m. 12–18 inches. 55 mph gusts. 400 lane miles to clear. Move your car. Clear your hydrant.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response as Major Winter Storm Bears Down on the Twin Cities

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 15 2026

Blaine Urges Residents to Clear Streets as Major Winter Storm Approaches the Twin Cities

278 miles of Blaine streets need clearing this weekend. A major storm is coming. Move your car. Give plows room. Let emergency crews through.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Weather: Sunday March 15

High: 30°

Low: 19°

Wind: 22 MPH NNW

Chance of snow: 87%

Blowing snow, with a high of 30 and low of 19 degrees. Blowing snow for the morning, light snow in the afternoon, light freezing rain during the evening, patchy moderate snow overnight.

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 15 2026

Minnesota Health Officials Urge Private Well Owners to Test Drinking Water Regularly

1.1 million Minnesotans drink from private wells. Bacteria. Arsenic. Lead. Nitrate. Clear water is not safe water. Test yours. mdh.mn.gov.

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Minnesota Health Officials Urge Private Well Owners to Test Drinking Water Regularly

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Maple Syrup Day - Sat Mar 21 10:00 am
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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 Sun. Mar 15 2026

Leadership Transition in Minnesota’s Largest School District

38,000 students. Minnesota's largest district. Anoka-Hennepin's superintendent won't renew. Who leads next and how they're chosen matters deeply.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 15 2026

Minnesota’s Township Day: Where Local Democracy Still Meets Face to Face

1,776 Minnesota townships. 1 million residents. 1 day a year to vote directly on their own government. Township Day proves democracy still shows up.

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Minnesota’s Township Day: Where Local Democracy Still Meets Face to Face

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: March 14 to March 15, 2026

Shakespeare. Kurosawa. Irish dance. Wild hockey. Dessa. Food and wine at Target Field. The Twin Cities delivers a full weekend. Pick your stage.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: March 14 to March 15, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

Anoka County Urges Extreme Caution as Powerful Late-Winter Storm Targets Twin Cities

Minnesota's worst late-winter storm in years targets Anoka County. 10–16 inches. 45 mph winds. Whiteout conditions. Stay home. Call 911 if stranded.

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Anoka County Urges Extreme Caution as Powerful Late-Winter Storm Targets Twin Cities

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

Coon Rapids Police Department Honors Service, Bravery, and Community Commitment at Annual Recognition Dinner

Coon Rapids PD honored its bravest at its annual Recognition Dinner. Medals. Lifesaving awards. Volunteer tributes. A city pausing to say thank you.

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Coon Rapids Police Department Honors Service, Bravery, and Community Commitment at Annual Recognition Dinner

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

Task Force Inc. Opens Its Doors to the Community with Drive-Through Food Distribution in Brooklyn Center

No registration. No judgment. Just food. Task Force Inc. hosts a drive-through distribution today in Brooklyn Center. Noon - 3 p.m. Share widely.

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Task Force Inc. Opens Its Doors to the Community with Drive-Through Food Distribution in Brooklyn Center

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

Vikings Bet on a Second Act as Kyler Murray Arrives in Minnesota

Kyler Murray, former No. 1 pick, signs with the Vikings for $1.3M. Arizona pays $35.5M of it. Minnesota gets a second act. So does Murray. SKOL.

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Vikings Bet on a Second Act as Kyler Murray Arrives in Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Taught Minnesota

Before Minnesota was a state, women were leading here. Teachers. Doctors. Organizers. Warriors. They built it. History owes them more than a month.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Taught Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

Heavy Snow North, Rain South Thursday Ahead of Weekend Storm

Rain south, heavy snow north Thursday. Winds up to 60 mph. Another major storm hits this weekend with up to a foot of snow possible. Teens next week. Then 60s. Only in Minnesota.

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Heavy Snow North, Rain South Thursday Ahead of Weekend Storm

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

New Crosstown Bus Route Connects Northern Twin Cities Suburbs as Metro Transit Seeks Rider Feedback

Route 725 now connects Osseo, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids and Blaine east to west. No downtown detour. Metro Transit wants your feedback before April 1. Your input shapes the route.

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New Crosstown Bus Route Connects Northern Twin Cities Suburbs as Metro Transit Seeks Rider Feedback

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

Bike to Work Week 2026 | Anoka County Invites Employers to Join a National Movement Toward Healthier, Greener Commuting

Anoka County invites employers to join Bike to Work Week, May 11 to 15. One ride cuts emissions, boosts health and saves money. National Bike Day is May 15. Register now.

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Bike to Work Week 2026 | Anoka County Invites Employers to Join a National Movement Toward Healthier, Greener Commuting

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

Champlin City Councilmember Tim LaCroix Resigns After Felony Tax Charges

Champlin councilmember Tim LaCroix resigned after felony tax charges. He and his wife face 10 counts each for 5 years of unpaid state taxes. His law license may also be at risk.

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Champlin City Councilmember Tim LaCroix Resigns After Felony Tax Charges

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