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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 18 2026

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

Before hospitals existed, women kept Minnesota alive. They founded care, nursed the sick, fought health inequity and carried the invisible weight of caregiving. That is history.

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

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 18 2026

Allina Health’s Proposed Combination with Sutter Signals a New Era for Minnesota Healthcare

Allina Health and Sutter Health plan to merge into a $26B nonprofit giant. 39 hospitals, 88K employees, 5M patients. MN nurses and unions alarmed. Regulators must protect MN.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 18 2026

A Voice Returns: Johnny Cash’s Legacy Echoes in Coon Rapids - Church of Cash to Take the Stage in a Night of Music, Memory, and Community

Church of Cash brings Johnny Cash to life at Coon Rapids Civic Center, April 9 at 7pm. Tickets from $5. Dessert included. A night of music, memory and community. Do not miss it.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 18 2026

After the Surge: Hennepin County’s “Operation Reconnect” Seeks to Rebuild an Economy Shaken by Federal Enforcement

Operation Metro Surge cost Hennepin County $128M in losses. Now Operation Reconnect deploys $2M for businesses and rent relief. Fear broke the economy. Recovery starts now.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 18 2026

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weekly Recall | What’s Really Inside? Hidden Drugs, Mislabeling, and the Quiet Risks in America’s Consumer Supply Chain

Three recalls, one crisis of trust. Supplements hiding Viagra, honey spiked with Cialis, wrong meat in pastries. Check your labels. What you think you bought may be dangerous.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 18 2026

Gov. Walz Unveils Supplemental Budget: $370M in Cuts, Anti-Fraud Overhaul, and Targeted Relief Amid Looming Deficit

Walz proposes $370M in cuts, new fraud watchdog, child care tax relief and Operation Metro Surge recovery aid. Surplus now, deficit looming. Minnesota is acting before the fall.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 18 2026

St. Patrick’s Day in Minnesota: Celebration, Consequence, and the Split-Second Decisions That Change Lives

St. Patrick's Day means 1,400 plus DWI arrests in MN. One DWI costs up to $20K. Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Plan ahead, use a ride. Green beer is not worth a felony.

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St. Patrick’s Day in Minnesota: Celebration, Consequence, and the Split-Second Decisions That Change Lives

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: Women of Faith Strengthening Minnesota’s Communities

Before social services existed, Minnesota's women of faith fed families, sheltered the vulnerable, and built communities. They still do. Quietly. Powerfully.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: Women of Faith Strengthening Minnesota’s Communities

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 17 2026

Coon Rapids Crews Push Through Major March Snowfall as Winter Storm Blankets Twin Cities

The storm delivered 8 inches, 55 mph gusts, and 460 statewide crashes. Coon Rapids crews launched a full plow at 4:30 a.m. The city never stopped.

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Coon Rapids Crews Push Through Major March Snowfall as Winter Storm Blankets Twin Cities

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 17 2026

Coon Rapids Opens Summer Recreation Hiring as City Prepares for a Season of Parks, Programs, and Community Traditions

Summer in Coon Rapids needs people. Two seasonal rec jobs open now. Youth programs, farmers markets, Fourth of July. Apply early. Hiring is rolling.

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Coon Rapids Opens Summer Recreation Hiring as City Prepares for a Season of Parks, Programs, and Community Traditions

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 17 2026

Residents, Police, and City Leaders Gather in Blaine to Discuss Park Safety and Community Oversight

60 parks. 60 miles of trails. 70,000 residents. Blaine's Community Alliance brings cops and neighbors together before problems start. It's working.

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Residents, Police, and City Leaders Gather in Blaine to Discuss Park Safety and Community Oversight

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 17 2026

Minnesota Lawmakers Weigh Plan to Consolidate Suburban Transit Under Metro Transit

Minnesota wants to merge suburban transit into Metro Transit. Suburban leaders say no. One region, one system, or local control? The debate is on.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Weigh Plan to Consolidate Suburban Transit Under Metro Transit

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Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 17 2026

State Futures Launches Federal Response Coalition and National Immigration Bill TrackerState Futures Launches Federal Response Coalition and National Immigration Bill Tracker

Minneapolis shootings sparked a national response. 100 state lawmakers. 33 states. 200 bills. A new coalition says civil liberties are not negotiable.

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State Futures Launches Federal Response Coalition and National Immigration Bill TrackerState Futures Launches Federal Response Coalition and National Immigration Bill Tracker

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: Women Entrepreneurs Building Minnesota’s Future

From Madam C.J. Walker to Doris Sorenson's Maurices empire, women built Minnesota's economy with courage, vision and purpose. Their businesses created jobs and changed lives.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: Women Entrepreneurs Building Minnesota’s Future

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 16 2026

After Eight Inches of Snow, Coon Rapids Crews Push Through the Night to Restore the City’s Streets

Eight inches hit Coon Rapids Sunday. Crews plowed through the night. Full residential clear underway since 4:30am Monday. Move your car, clear your hydrant, let them work.

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After Eight Inches of Snow, Coon Rapids Crews Push Through the Night to Restore the City’s Streets

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 16 2026

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Remain Open Monday Following Major Weekend Winter Storm

Anoka-Hennepin's 37,000 students head back Monday after the weekend blizzard. Roads cleared overnight. Buses may run late. Dress warm. Parents can keep kids home if needed.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 16 2026

Anoka and Blaine High Schools Earn Top Honors at BPA State Leadership Conference, Advance to National Competition

Anoka and Blaine High Schools dominated BPA State. 43 students head to nationals in Nashville this May. 17 state titles. One advisor of the year. Next gen leaders are ready.

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Anoka and Blaine High Schools Earn Top Honors at BPA State Leadership Conference, Advance to National Competition

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 16 2026

Insurance Dispute Leaves Pediatric Therapy Clinic With Growing Waitlist in Anoka County

Blue Cross denied Berg Therapy's network request in Blaine. Now 40 kids wait for care that exists but insurance won't cover. Early intervention is time sensitive. Fix the network.

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Insurance Dispute Leaves Pediatric Therapy Clinic With Growing Waitlist in Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 16 2026

THE POWER OF HER | Dr. Aja Dionna King: The Quiet Authority of Healing and the Work of Restoring Human Dignity

Dr. Aja Dionna King has spent 20 years helping people heal through listening, courage and brave defiance. Her message is simple and powerful. You get to define your own life.

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THE POWER OF HER | Dr. Aja Dionna King: The Quiet Authority of Healing and the Work of Restoring Human Dignity

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 15 2026

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response as Major Winter Storm Bears Down on the Twin Cities

Coon Rapids mobilizes full snow response Sunday at 6 a.m. 12–18 inches. 55 mph gusts. 400 lane miles to clear. Move your car. Clear your hydrant.

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Coon Rapids Mobilizes Full Snow Response as Major Winter Storm Bears Down on the Twin Cities

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