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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Twenty Years of the Sons of Bransford Awards and Minnesota's Responsibility to Recognize Community Leadership

The Sons of Bransford Awards mark 20 years on October 27 in Saint Paul, honoring African American leadership, community service and James Bransford's legacy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Twenty Years of the Sons of Bransford Awards and Minnesota's Responsibility to Recognize Community Leadership

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

THE POWER OF HER | Dr. Natya Stroud Is Bringing Menopause and Sexual Health Care Closer to Home

North Minneapolis nurse practitioner Dr. Natya Stroud prepares to open Second Bloom Women’s Health, focusing on menopause, sexual health and patient-centered care.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

THE POWER OF HER | Dr. Natya Stroud Is Bringing Menopause and Sexual Health Care Closer to Home

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday October 24

High: 72°

Low: 56°

Wind: 15 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 61%

Overcast, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees. Partly Cloudy in the morning, light rain shower in the afternoon, overcast during the evening,

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Will Collect Unused Prescriptions October 24 as North Metro Residents Review Medication Disposal Options

Coon Rapids police will collect unused and expired prescriptions October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering residents a safe medication disposal option.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Will Collect Unused Prescriptions October 24 as North Metro Residents Review Medication Disposal Options

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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Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Community Connect Event Will Bring Housing, Health and Legal Resources Together October 21

Blaine's October 21 Community Connect event offers free access to housing, food, health and legal resources, plus lunch, haircuts and coats, with no registration required.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | North Metro Communities Receive More Than $1.18 Million in ReLeaf Awards as Minnesota Rebuilds Urban Tree Canopies

Six North Metro cities and the Anoka Conservation District receive $1.18 million in Minnesota ReLeaf grants to restore tree canopies and improve urban forestry.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | North Metro Communities Receive More Than $1.18 Million in ReLeaf Awards as Minnesota Rebuilds Urban Tree Canopies

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Construction Scheduled to Begin on Five-Acre Park at The Heights as Saint Paul’s East Side Redevelopment Advances

Saint Paul begins construction October 19 on a five-acre park at The Heights, featuring sports courts, play areas and green space, with completion expected in 2027.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Construction Scheduled to Begin on Five-Acre Park at The Heights as Saint Paul’s East Side Redevelopment Advances

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Council Seeks Legal Review of Subpoena Authority as Dispute Over Access to Frey Administration Deepens

Minneapolis City Council seeks a legal review of its authority to subpoena Mayor Jacob Frey and administration staff amid disputes over access and oversight.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Council Seeks Legal Review of Subpoena Authority as Dispute Over Access to Frey Administration Deepens

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Stillwater Lift Bridge Repairs Begin October 19 as Scheduled River Lifts End Tuesday Night

Stillwater Lift Bridge repairs begin October 19, with pedestrian access maintained on the south sidewalk and scheduled boat lifts ending October 20.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Stillwater Lift Bridge Repairs Begin October 19 as Scheduled River Lifts End Tuesday Night

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Changes Deer Disease Surveillance, Requiring Southwest Hunters to Submit Samples During November Firearms Opener

Minnesota requires southwest deer hunters to submit CWD samples November 7–8 as the DNR begins rotating statewide surveillance and updates carcass disposal rules.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Kaprizov Lifts Wild Past Columbus as Vikings Rest and Timberwolves Prepare for Season Opener

Kirill Kaprizov led the Wild to a 2–1 win over Columbus on October 18, while the Vikings rested at 5–0 and the Timberwolves prepared for their season opener.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Kaprizov Lifts Wild Past Columbus as Vikings Rest and Timberwolves Prepare for Season Opener

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: SUNDAY-ONLY EDITION - OCTOBER 18, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ highlights October 18 activities, including art crawls, harvest festivals, Halloween attractions, live music, farmers markets and hockey.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: SUNDAY-ONLY EDITION - OCTOBER 18, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 18 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | Nobody Knows What to Do With the Last Cookie

Philosophy Jane discovers how the last cookie exposes the difference between genuine generosity and performative politeness, only to repeat the lesson with cake.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor