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Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | Everybody Needed Rest. So Naturally We Made The Weekend Stressful.

Philosophy Jane explores why Americans turn long weekends into exhausting emotional marathons while still searching for rest, connection, memory, and joy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

Coon Rapids Advances $9.99 Million Infrastructure Bond as City Balances Growth, Public Safety, and Civic Pressure

Coon Rapids advanced a $9.99 million infrastructure bond package while debating public safety technology, civic identity, emergency preparedness, and long-term growth pressures.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

Minnesota Choral Leadership Takes National Stage At Lincoln Center’s Sing Democracy 250 Concert

Minnesota choral leadership will take the national stage at Lincoln Center as G. Phillip Shoultz III conducts the Sing Democracy 250 concert.

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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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 Sun. May 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | From Minnesota Ice to the International Game: Hank Nagel’s Hockey Journey Beyond the Spotlight

Minnesota hockey player Hank Nagel rebuilt his career through injury, burnout, and international travel, transforming hockey into resilience and rediscovery.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

Minnesota Orders Immediate Suspension Of East Bethel Youth Psychiatric Facility Amid Safety Allegations

Minnesota regulators ordered the immediate suspension of an East Bethel youth psychiatric facility after investigators alleged systemic safety and resident protection failures.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

Four Suspects Escape Into Woods After Armed Carjacking, Police Pursuit, And Crash In Brooklyn Park

Four suspects escaped into wooded terrain in Brooklyn Park after an armed Dinkytown carjacking, police pursuit, crash, and large multi-agency search operation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

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

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

Coon Rapids Fire Department, American Red Cross Partner For Community Blood Drive Amid Ongoing Need For Donors

Coon Rapids Fire Department and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive May 28 as hospitals continue facing ongoing blood supply needs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fire Department, American Red Cross Partner For Community Blood Drive Amid Ongoing Need For Donors

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor