Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 2 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: When the Tank Costs More, A State Under Pressure Rising gas prices tied to global conflict are driving higher costs across Minnesota, reshaping household budgets, business operations, and economic stability. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 2 2026 Coon Rapids Opens City Hall to Artists, Expanding Public Art Access Through Rotating Exhibition Program Coon Rapids’ Art on Display program brings rotating exhibits to City Hall, giving local artists public visibility and integrating art into everyday civic life. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 2 2026 Coon Rapids Expands Recycling Access as Seasonal Hours Take Effect, Offering Residents a Critical Spring and Summer Resource Coon Rapids Recycling Center shifts to spring-summer hours, expanding access for Anoka County residents to dispose of recyclables and specialty waste. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 2 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA | UNSOLVED: 47 Years Later, the Death of Jeanine Gay Warden Still Haunts Anoka County The 1977 death of Jeanine Warden in Linwood Township remains unsolved, as Anoka County вновь seeks public tips to resolve the decades-old mystery. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 2 2026 Honored 2 Help Launches “Tap In” Series to Expand Pathways to Homeownership in Brooklyn Park Honored 2 Help launches its “Tap In” series April 18 in Brooklyn Park, offering free guidance, resources, and support to expand access to homeownership. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 1 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: When a Child Is Sent Home. What Minnesota Risks Losing with the Return to K–3 Suspensions Minnesota weighs allowing K–3 suspensions as classroom violence rises, but critics warn removing young students risks long-term harm without stronger support systems. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 1 2026 City of Coon Rapids Expands Public Works Capacity with Utilities Maintenance Operator Hiring A Frontline Role Sustaining the Water and Sewer Systems Serving More Than 63,000 Residents Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 1 2026 Move Over. Save Lives | Inside Minnesota’s Ted Foss Law and the Split-Second Decisions That Protect Lives on the Roadside Minnesota’s Ted Foss Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes or slow for roadside responders, a life-saving rule rooted in tragedy and enforced statewide. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 1 2026 Youth Wellness Day at Sabathani Centers Young People in a Day of Healing, Connection, and Practical Support Youth Wellness Day at Sabathani offers free, immersive sessions for ages 14–24, focusing on mental health, connection, and practical support in South Minneapolis. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 1 2026 MnDOT Launches $1.5 Billion 2026 Construction Season More Than 200 Projects Signal a Statewide Push to Rebuild, Protect, and Reconnect Minnesota’s Infrastructure Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 1 2026 Minnesota’s Passenger Rail Future at a Crossroads as Minnesota Republicans in Congress Push to Cut Funding for Key Projects Minnesota’s rail future faces uncertainty as federal Republicans seek to cut funding for NLX and Blue Line Extension, sparking debate over costs and transit value. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 31 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: A Tribute to the Women of Minnesota Women have sustained Minnesota through care, coordination, and leadership, maintaining stability amid systemic gaps, challenges, and ongoing community needs. Tom Akaolisa Editor