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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BROOKLYN PARK: Search Continues for Missing, Endangered Man Jontae Lee

Search continues for endangered 27-year-old Jontae Lee, last seen March 10 in Brooklyn Park, as police urge public help and review of surveillance footage.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BROOKLYN PARK: Search Continues for Missing, Endangered Man Jontae Lee

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: April 3 ~ April 5, 2026

Twin Cities weekend features packed events including Twins opening series, concerts, theater, and festivals, reflecting a full return to high spring activity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: April 3 ~ April 5, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Closed For Easter Starting Saturday April 4

Coon Rapids Recycling Center is closed April 4 for Easter, reopening April 7, pausing key disposal services during peak spring cleanup season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Closed For Easter Starting Saturday April 4

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Kasey Kollross‪ Coon Rapids Opinion - Fri. May 29 2026

Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY: Earth Month 2026 - A Citywide Effort Rooted in Action, Stewardship, and the Power of Trees

Coon Rapids marks Earth Month 2026 with weekly sustainability themes, led by a tree-focused kickoff and city tree sale to expand the urban canopy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY: Earth Month 2026 - A Citywide Effort Rooted in Action, Stewardship, and the Power of Trees

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY IMPACT: Connection Church Expands 2026 Grocery Giveaway, Offering Monthly Food Support Across the Twin Cities

Connection Church’s 2026 Grocery Giveaway offers free monthly food distributions in Inver Grove Heights, providing consistent, accessible support to Twin Cities families.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

BLAINE POLICE WARN OF SPRING SURGE IN LOST PETS AS WARM WEATHER RETURNS

Blaine police warn of a spring surge in lost pets, urging ID tags, microchips, licensing, and secure fences to improve recovery and prevent animals from going missing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BLAINE POLICE WARN OF SPRING SURGE IN LOST PETS AS WARM WEATHER RETURNS

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Issue Missing Person Alert for 68-Year-Old Woman; Public Asked to Assist in Metro-Area Search

Coon Rapids police seek help locating 68-year-old Lynda Sweet, last seen in distinctive clothing and possibly in Northeast Minneapolis or St. Anthony.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Issue Missing Person Alert for 68-Year-Old Woman; Public Asked to Assist in Metro-Area Search

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Good Friday: What We Carry, What We Choose

Good Friday invites reflection on suffering, compassion, and choice, urging us to pause, recognize what others carry, and act with intention and care.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Good Friday: What We Carry, What We Choose

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Coon Rapids Announces Multiple Public Works Job Openings Across Key Departments

Coon Rapids is hiring across Public Works, from leadership to seasonal roles, to strengthen infrastructure, maintenance, and service capacity in a growing city.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Announces Multiple Public Works Job Openings Across Key Departments

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Coon Rapids Expands Police-Embedded Social Worker Program With Community Drop-In Sessions

Coon Rapids expands its police-embedded social worker program with free library drop-in sessions, offering residents direct access to support and crisis prevention services.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Expands Police-Embedded Social Worker Program With Community Drop-In Sessions

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Thirteen Years Later, the Killing of Doua Yang Remains Unresolved as Investigators Renew Call for Information

Thirteen years after Doua Yang was found shot in Anoka County, the case remains unsolved as investigators вновь seek public tips using new forensic tools.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Thirteen Years Later, the Killing of Doua Yang Remains Unresolved as Investigators Renew Call for Information

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Blaine Police Highlight Local Resources as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Begins

Blaine Police mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month by highlighting local and national support resources, emphasizing confidential help and community prevention efforts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine Police Highlight Local Resources as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Begins

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Minnesota Launches Statewide Distracted Driving Crackdown as Fatalities Persist Despite Progress

Minnesota launches a statewide distracted driving crackdown this April, increasing enforcement and awareness as preventable crashes and fatalities persist.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Launches Statewide Distracted Driving Crackdown as Fatalities Persist Despite Progress

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: When the Tank Costs More, A State Under Pressure

Rising gas prices tied to global conflict are driving higher costs across Minnesota, reshaping household budgets, business operations, and economic stability.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: When the Tank Costs More, A State Under Pressure

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 2 2026

Coon Rapids Opens City Hall to Artists, Expanding Public Art Access Through Rotating Exhibition Program

Coon Rapids’ Art on Display program brings rotating exhibits to City Hall, giving local artists public visibility and integrating art into everyday civic life.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Opens City Hall to Artists, Expanding Public Art Access Through Rotating Exhibition Program

Tom Akaolisa Editor