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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Minnesota Nursing Home Minimum Wages Will Take Effect September 10

Minnesota nursing home workers will receive new occupation-based minimum wages starting Sept. 10, ranging from $19 an hour to $27 for licensed practical nurses.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Minnesota Nursing Home Minimum Wages Will Take Effect September 10

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Woman Charged After 29 Cats and Dog Removed From Condemned Home

A Brooklyn Park woman faces six animal-neglect charges after authorities removed 26 living cats, three dead cats and a dog from a condemned home.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Woman Charged After 29 Cats and Dog Removed From Condemned Home

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Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday September 8

High: 87°

Low: 66°

Wind: 7 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 78%

Light drizzle, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Overcast in the morning, light drizzle in the afternoon,

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Nonfarm Employment Drops by 1,900 Jobs in July, Snapping Four-Month Growth Trend

Minnesota lost 1,900 nonfarm jobs in July, ending four months of growth, while unemployment dipped to 4.3% and year-to-date job gains topped 44,000.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Nonfarm Employment Drops by 1,900 Jobs in July, Snapping Four-Month Growth Trend

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

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Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Can Respect Parents Without Making Vaccine Exemptions This Easy

Minnesota’s declining childhood vaccination rates are fueling calls to reform non-medical exemptions while preserving parental choice and public trust.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Can Respect Parents Without Making Vaccine Exemptions This Easy

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Proposed Coon Rapids Manufacturing Facility Heads to Planning Commission

Coon Rapids officials will review plans for a 17,920-square-foot window and door manufacturing facility proposed for vacant land along Holly Street NW.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Approves Study of Possible City-Operated Cannabis Store

Brooklyn Park will study whether a city-operated cannabis store could generate revenue while meeting legal, financial and operational requirements.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Park Board Warns Jobs and Services Could Be Cut in $3.1 Million Budget Dispute

Minneapolis Park Board warns a $3.1 million budget gap could cut about 26 jobs, recreation services and park maintenance unless city funding increases.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Invites Young People to Explorer Information Night

Anoka County invites young people to an Explorer information night in Andover to learn about law enforcement careers, training and program opportunities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Six Counties Damaged by Severe Storms

Minnesota will provide emergency assistance to six counties recovering from public-infrastructure damage caused by severe storms, flash flooding and tornadoes earlier this summer.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Six Counties Damaged by Severe Storms

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Writing Checks and Calling It Oversight

Minnesota’s group-home failures expose weak oversight, low penalties and fragmented regulation despite millions in taxpayer funding for vulnerable residents.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Writing Checks and Calling It Oversight

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Farmers Market Celebrates Senior Day With Vendors and Live Music

The Coon Rapids Farmers Market will hold a special Senior Day celebration Wednesday afternoon.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Farmers Market Celebrates Senior Day With Vendors and Live Music

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Hiring Event Brings Employers and Job Seekers Together in Blaine

Anoka County Hiring Event Brings Employers and Job Seekers Together in Blaine

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