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Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Reopens In Coon Rapids As Summer Returns To Minnesota Communities

Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad has reopened in Coon Rapids, welcoming families back for another summer of free outdoor recreation and community gathering.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Reopens In Coon Rapids As Summer Returns To Minnesota Communities

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

Task Force Inc. To Host Major Drive-Thru Food Distribution In Brooklyn Center Amid Rising Food Insecurity Across Minnesota

Task Force Inc. will host a large drive-thru food distribution in Brooklyn Center as Minnesota food insecurity and household cost pressures remain elevated.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Task Force Inc. To Host Major Drive-Thru Food Distribution In Brooklyn Center Amid Rising Food Insecurity Across Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

Blaine Police, State Patrol and Regional Agencies Report Sharp Rise In Traffic Violations During Major Traffic Safety Operation

Blaine police and regional agencies reported a sharp rise in speeding, aggressive driving, and traffic violations during a major north metro safety operation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine Police, State Patrol and Regional Agencies Report Sharp Rise In Traffic Violations During Major Traffic Safety Operation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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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. May 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Early Childhood Leaders of Color Meetup to Convene Educators and Community Leaders in Minneapolis

Early childhood educators and leaders of color will gather in Minneapolis next month for a networking and leadership development meetup hosted by PPGJLI.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Early Childhood Leaders of Color Meetup to Convene Educators and Community Leaders in Minneapolis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 22 ~ 24, 2026 Edition

MinneapoliMedia’s Memorial Day weekend guide highlights concerts, festivals, sports, theater, family attractions, nightlife, and remembrance events across the Twin Cities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 22 ~ 24, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Recycling Center To Close Saturday For Memorial Day Weekend

Coon Rapids Recycling Center will close Memorial Day weekend as the city highlights recycling, organics composting, reuse programs, and sustainability efforts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Recycling Center To Close Saturday For Memorial Day Weekend

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Squad Cars, Tactical Gear, and K9 Gizmo Turn School Day Into Civic Learning Experience At Epiphany Catholic School

Squad cars, tactical gear, and K9 Gizmo turned a school day at Epiphany Catholic School into a hands-on civic learning experience with Coon Rapids police.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Squad Cars, Tactical Gear, and K9 Gizmo Turn School Day Into Civic Learning Experience At Epiphany Catholic School

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Feeding Our Future Architect Aimee Bock Sentenced To More Than 41 Years In Prison In Largest Pandemic Fraud Case In U.S. History

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock was sentenced to more than 41 years in prison for orchestrating the largest pandemic fraud scheme in U.S. history.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Feeding Our Future Architect Aimee Bock Sentenced To More Than 41 Years In Prison In Largest Pandemic Fraud Case In U.S. History

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Joe Ryan Silences Astros As Twins Capture Series Victory At Target Field

Joe Ryan dominated Houston as the Twins secured a series win at Target Field behind strong pitching, timely home runs, and shutdown relief work.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Joe Ryan Silences Astros As Twins Capture Series Victory At Target Field

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Trustees Approve 6.25% Tuition Increase Amid Rising Costs, Budget Pressures, And Higher Education Funding Debate

Minnesota State approved a 6.25% tuition increase across its colleges and universities as campuses confront rising costs, budget deficits, and funding pressures.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Trustees Approve 6.25% Tuition Increase Amid Rising Costs, Budget Pressures, And Higher Education Funding Debate

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Gun Safety Collapse Was More Than A Legislative Failure. It Was A Test Of Democratic Leadership.

Minnesota’s failed gun safety package exposed deeper tensions over democratic accountability, procedural power, leadership, and public trust after mass tragedy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Gun Safety Collapse Was More Than A Legislative Failure. It Was A Test Of Democratic Leadership.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Building Safety Month Campaign In Coon Rapids Highlights The Quiet Infrastructure That Protects Communities Before Disaster Strikes

Coon Rapids is highlighting disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure during Building Safety Month, emphasizing how building codes protect communities before emergencies.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Building Safety Month Campaign In Coon Rapids Highlights The Quiet Infrastructure That Protects Communities Before Disaster Strikes

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Nearly 40 Years After His Death, Fallen Anoka County Detention Deputy Richard Legler Is Finally Honored On The Nation’s Memorial Wall

Nearly 40 years after his death, fallen Anoka County detention deputy Richard Legler was formally honored on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Nearly 40 Years After His Death, Fallen Anoka County Detention Deputy Richard Legler Is Finally Honored On The Nation’s Memorial Wall

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Patrol Searches For Driver In Fatal Highway 252 Hit-And-Run That Killed 25-Year-Old Woman In Brooklyn Park

Minnesota State Patrol is searching for a driver in a fatal Highway 252 hit-and-run that killed 25-year-old Amiah Armstrong Walker in Brooklyn Park.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Patrol Searches For Driver In Fatal Highway 252 Hit-And-Run That Killed 25-Year-Old Woman In Brooklyn Park

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Renaissance Festival Unveils Expansive 2026 Theme Weekends As Shakopee Tradition Enters Its 55th Season

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 55th season in Shakopee with seven themed weekends celebrating fantasy, food, music, artisans, and immersive entertainment.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Renaissance Festival Unveils Expansive 2026 Theme Weekends As Shakopee Tradition Enters Its 55th Season

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