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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 4 2026

Minnesota’s Armed Citizenry Grows: A 15 Percent Rise in Carry Permits, a Record Crime Count, and an Early 2026 Surge

MN carry permits jump 15% to 65,961 in 2025; 375K active statewide. BCA logs 5,647 crimes by permit holders, but under 3% involved a firearm.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota’s Armed Citizenry Grows: A 15 Percent Rise in Carry Permits, a Record Crime Count, and an Early 2026 Surge

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Fraud Versus Funding: The $3.7 Billion Surplus and the Test of Minnesota’s Governing Character

A $3.7B surplus demands statesmanship, not spectacle. Minnesota must unite reform with investment or fail its covenant with taxpayers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Fraud Versus Funding: The $3.7 Billion Surplus and the Test of Minnesota’s Governing Character

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

Xcel Energy’s High-Voltage Upgrade Brings Helicopters to Coon Rapids Parks as Grid Modernization Accelerates

Helicopters hit Coon Rapids parks March 2–13 as Xcel Energy replaces shield wires on a 345kV line. This grid upgrade reinforces the shift from coal to Sherco’s new solar hub.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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The Honey Baked Ham Company ® Celebrates Coon Rapids Grand Opening with Free HoneyBaked Sandwiches for a Year Giveaway - Sat Mar 21 11:00 am
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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 Tue. Mar 3 2026

Behind the Badge in Coon Rapids: Inside the Community Police Academy’s Final Night

Coon Rapids Police closed their 7-week academy with a K9 demo by Officer Yang and King. The program offers residents a transparent, deep dive into the grit and duty of policing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Behind the Badge in Coon Rapids: Inside the Community Police Academy’s Final Night

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

A Century of Service | Coon Rapids Police Honor Retired Minneapolis Narcotics Lieutenant on His 100th Birthday

Coon Rapids Police honored retired Minneapolis Narcotics Lt. George for his 100th birthday. A flashing squad car salute celebrated a century of life and 25 years of service.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

A Century of Service | Coon Rapids Police Honor Retired Minneapolis Narcotics Lieutenant on His 100th Birthday

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

Ice, Duty, and Devotion: Team ACSO Takes the Plunge for Minnesota’s Special Olympians

Team ACSO raised over $5,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota by braving the Feb. 28 Polar Plunge in Blaine. Their icy leap funds sports and gear for 8,000+ local athletes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Ice, Duty, and Devotion: Team ACSO Takes the Plunge for Minnesota’s Special Olympians

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 3 2026

In the Quiet Streets of North St. Paul, a Community Holds Its Breath

North St. Paul Police seek Javonte Schoonmaker, 16, missing since Feb 27. He is 5'3", bald, on a skateboard, wearing a silver cross. If seen, call 911.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

In the Quiet Streets of North St. Paul, a Community Holds Its Breath

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 2 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 | Germany, Unmasked: Collapse, Reckoning, and the Relentless Demand to Become Germany Again

Germany enters 2026 World Cup seeking to reclaim its identity after back-to-back group stage exits. Will Julian Nagelsmann’s tactical depth finally restore German ruthlessness?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 | Germany, Unmasked: Collapse, Reckoning, and the Relentless Demand to Become Germany Again

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 2 2026

Public Lottery Set for Anoka’s 2026 C.A.R.E. Grant Awards on March 2nd

Anoka’s $100K C.A.R.E. lottery hits City Hall today at 1 p.m.! With grants up to $5,000 for home upgrades, who will win the draw to transform their neighborhood’s curb appeal?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Public Lottery Set for Anoka’s 2026 C.A.R.E. Grant Awards on March 2nd

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 2 2026

26th Annual North Suburban Home Show Returns to Andover on March 7

The 26th North Suburban Home Show hits Andover March 7. Over 80 local experts unite for this free spring ritual. Will you unlock the secrets to your next home renovation?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

26th Annual North Suburban Home Show Returns to Andover on March 7

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 2 2026

Brooklyn Park Athletic Facility Expansion Funding

Rep. Momanyi-Hiltsley seeks $9.5M in state bonds to expand Brooklyn Park’s Activity Center into a regional hub. With ice rinks untouched, will new courts bridge the gap?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Brooklyn Park Athletic Facility Expansion Funding

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 2 2026

A New Emblem for a Changing City | Brooklyn Park Police unveil first major badge redesign in 50 years: Will this hyper-local shift deepen trust?

Brooklyn Park Police trade state seals for local soul. After 50 years, the new badge honors farms, the river, and heritage. Will this hyper-local shift deepen trust?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA | THE POWER OF HER: "You Will Not Silence Me." - Dr. Dana Page and the Work of Redesigning Systems That Were Never Built for Us

Dr. Dana Page counters systemic exclusion with 20 years of grit and a PhD. Her message? Systems are working as designed; we must redesign them. Will we choose affirmation?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA | THE POWER OF HER: You Will Not Silence Me. - Dr. Dana Page and the Work of Redesigning Systems That Were Never Built for Us

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 1 2026

To our Muslim readers, neighbors, friends, and families,

To our Muslim readers: We wish you a peaceful Ramadan. We honor your fast, prayers, and charity, recognizing the spiritual strength and empathy this sacred month brings.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

To our Muslim readers, neighbors, friends, and families,

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 1 2026

Nine Goals, One Reckoning: Andover’s Offensive Surge Sends Huskies Back to State

Andover beat Centennial 9-5 to win Section 5AA, securing their sixth state trip in seven years. The Huskies face Edina in the Class AA quarterfinals on March 5 in St. Paul.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Nine Goals, One Reckoning: Andover’s Offensive Surge Sends Huskies Back to State

Tom Akaolisa Editor