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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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Friday August 21

High: 84°

Low: 60°

Wind: 7 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 7%

Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees. Partly Cloudy for the morning, sunny in the afternoon, overcast in the evening, clear overnight.

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

MinneapoliMedia Community POST...

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 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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Advances Ordinance Requiring Businesses to Publicly Post Dress Codes

A proposed Minneapolis ordinance requiring businesses to display customer dress codes near their entrances advances to full council on August 27.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Home Sales Rise as Housing Inventory Reaches Seven-Year High

Minnesota’s housing market recorded higher sales, listings and prices in July as the number of homes available for purchase reached its highest level in seven years.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Home Sales Rise as Housing Inventory Reaches Seven-Year High

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Medical School Welcomes 265 Students to Class of 2030

The University of Minnesota Medical School is welcoming 265 incoming students across its campuses as the Class of 2030 begins its medical education.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Medical School Welcomes 265 Students to Class of 2030

Tom Akaolisa Editor