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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: March 14 to March 15, 2026

Shakespeare. Kurosawa. Irish dance. Wild hockey. Dessa. Food and wine at Target Field. The Twin Cities delivers a full weekend. Pick your stage.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: March 14 to March 15, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

Anoka County Urges Extreme Caution as Powerful Late-Winter Storm Targets Twin Cities

Minnesota's worst late-winter storm in years targets Anoka County. 10–16 inches. 45 mph winds. Whiteout conditions. Stay home. Call 911 if stranded.

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Anoka County Urges Extreme Caution as Powerful Late-Winter Storm Targets Twin Cities

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

Coon Rapids Police Department Honors Service, Bravery, and Community Commitment at Annual Recognition Dinner

Coon Rapids PD honored its bravest at its annual Recognition Dinner. Medals. Lifesaving awards. Volunteer tributes. A city pausing to say thank you.

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Coon Rapids Police Department Honors Service, Bravery, and Community Commitment at Annual Recognition Dinner

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

Task Force Inc. Opens Its Doors to the Community with Drive-Through Food Distribution in Brooklyn Center

No registration. No judgment. Just food. Task Force Inc. hosts a drive-through distribution today in Brooklyn Center. Noon - 3 p.m. Share widely.

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Task Force Inc. Opens Its Doors to the Community with Drive-Through Food Distribution in Brooklyn Center

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 14 2026

Vikings Bet on a Second Act as Kyler Murray Arrives in Minnesota

Kyler Murray, former No. 1 pick, signs with the Vikings for $1.3M. Arizona pays $35.5M of it. Minnesota gets a second act. So does Murray. SKOL.

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Vikings Bet on a Second Act as Kyler Murray Arrives in Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Taught Minnesota

Before Minnesota was a state, women were leading here. Teachers. Doctors. Organizers. Warriors. They built it. History owes them more than a month.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Taught Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

Heavy Snow North, Rain South Thursday Ahead of Weekend Storm

Rain south, heavy snow north Thursday. Winds up to 60 mph. Another major storm hits this weekend with up to a foot of snow possible. Teens next week. Then 60s. Only in Minnesota.

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Heavy Snow North, Rain South Thursday Ahead of Weekend Storm

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

New Crosstown Bus Route Connects Northern Twin Cities Suburbs as Metro Transit Seeks Rider Feedback

Route 725 now connects Osseo, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids and Blaine east to west. No downtown detour. Metro Transit wants your feedback before April 1. Your input shapes the route.

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New Crosstown Bus Route Connects Northern Twin Cities Suburbs as Metro Transit Seeks Rider Feedback

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

Bike to Work Week 2026 | Anoka County Invites Employers to Join a National Movement Toward Healthier, Greener Commuting

Anoka County invites employers to join Bike to Work Week, May 11 to 15. One ride cuts emissions, boosts health and saves money. National Bike Day is May 15. Register now.

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Bike to Work Week 2026 | Anoka County Invites Employers to Join a National Movement Toward Healthier, Greener Commuting

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

Champlin City Councilmember Tim LaCroix Resigns After Felony Tax Charges

Champlin councilmember Tim LaCroix resigned after felony tax charges. He and his wife face 10 counts each for 5 years of unpaid state taxes. His law license may also be at risk.

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Champlin City Councilmember Tim LaCroix Resigns After Felony Tax Charges

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 13 2026

Brooklyn Center Nonprofit Raises Alarm Over Possible Changes to Tenant Protections

Brooklyn Center's tenant protections are on the line. Advocates say just cause rules and 30 day notices prevent displacement. Council tabled repeal for now. Fight is not over.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Held Minnesota Together

Nellie Stone Johnson, Josie Johnson, Anna Hedgeman, Sharon Sayles Belton. Black women built Minnesota's civic soul. Their courage, labor and leadership made this state what it is.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Held Minnesota Together

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