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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Shaped Minnesota’s Future Before It Arrived

Across Minnesota, women lead early action, using foresight and preparation to anticipate change, strengthen communities, and shape outcomes before systems respond.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Shaped Minnesota’s Future Before It Arrived

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 30 2026

Coon Rapids Opens Spring Skating School at Ice Center, Expanding Access for All Ages

Coon Rapids Ice Center launches Spring Skating School April 6–May 11, offering lessons for all ages and skill levels as part of its year-round recreation programming.

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Coon Rapids Opens Spring Skating School at Ice Center, Expanding Access for All Ages

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 30 2026

Minnesota Reconsiders K–3 Suspension Ban as Classroom Violence and Staff Injuries Rise

Minnesota lawmakers are weighing a limited rollback of the K–3 suspension ban as rising classroom violence and staff injuries intensify debate over safety and discipline.

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Minnesota Reconsiders K–3 Suspension Ban as Classroom Violence and Staff Injuries Rise

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 30 2026

Minnesota State Rep. Elliott Engen Arrested on Suspicion of DWI, Raising Legal and Political Stakes

Rep. Elliott Engen was arrested on suspicion of DWI in White Bear Lake, raising legal questions and political stakes as he campaigns for state auditor.

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Minnesota State Rep. Elliott Engen Arrested on Suspicion of DWI, Raising Legal and Political Stakes

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 30 2026

Champlin Park Students Turn Cold Water Into Community Impact at Fifth Annual Polar Plunge

Nearly 200 Champlin Park students raised about $18,000 at the Polar Plunge, supporting Unified Club and Special Olympics through a student-led push for inclusion.

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Champlin Park Students Turn Cold Water Into Community Impact at Fifth Annual Polar Plunge

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 30 2026

The Power of Her | In exam rooms, in mosques, and in moments of doubt, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is fighting for truth

Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin fights misinformation one exam room and one mosque at a time. She has watched children die from preventable illness. Truth is not optional. It is protection.

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The Power of Her | In exam rooms, in mosques, and in moments of doubt, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is fighting for truth

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

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

Across Minnesota, women sustain long-term stability after crises, providing ongoing support, coordination, and continuity that keep communities functioning over time.

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

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

City’s 2026 Tree and Native Plant Sale Opens, Offering Residents a Direct Role in Rebuilding the Urban Forest

Coon Rapids’ 2026 tree and plant sale is open through April 17, offering residents discounted trees and native plants to support urban canopy growth and environmental resilience.

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City’s 2026 Tree and Native Plant Sale Opens, Offering Residents a Direct Role in Rebuilding the Urban Forest

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

Minnesota Legislature Advances Hortman Memorial Legislation in Rare Show of Unity

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing bipartisan bills to honor Melissa Hortman with a statue, park, and highway, reflecting unity after the 2025 attack.

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Minnesota Legislature Advances Hortman Memorial Legislation in Rare Show of Unity

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

Legislature on Easter Break: Minnesota Lawmakers Pause Before a High-Stakes Final Stretch

Minnesota lawmakers are on Easter recess, returning April 7 to a tight timeline, divided Legislature, and high-stakes debates on public safety, fraud, and bonding.

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Legislature on Easter Break: Minnesota Lawmakers Pause Before a High-Stakes Final Stretch

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

Maple Grove’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens, Marking a Turning Point in Minnesota’s Retail Landscape

Fullmelt Factory opened March 20 as Maple Grove’s first licensed cannabis dispensary, marking a key step in Minnesota’s rollout of a regulated adult-use market.

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Maple Grove’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens, Marking a Turning Point in Minnesota’s Retail Landscape

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Carried Minnesota Through Its Most Difficult Moments

Across Minnesota, women, especially African American women, lead early crisis response, bridging gaps between communities and systems to stabilize needs before they escalate.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Carried Minnesota Through Its Most Difficult Moments

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

Coon Rapids Ice Center’s Annual Ice Show Returns With “Decades on Ice,” Continuing a 35-Year Community Tradition

Coon Rapids Ice Center’s “Decades on Ice” returns April 23–25, continuing a 35-year tradition showcasing skaters of all ages in a community-centered performance.

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Coon Rapids Ice Center’s Annual Ice Show Returns With “Decades on Ice,” Continuing a 35-Year Community Tradition

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

Anoka County Expands Emergency Alert Capabilities with Everbridge System, Urges Public Enrollment

Anoka County launched Everbridge, a geo-targeted alert system delivering faster emergency notifications, urging residents to enroll to receive timely, location-based alerts.

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Anoka County Expands Emergency Alert Capabilities with Everbridge System, Urges Public Enrollment

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

A Killing That Never Closed: The 1976 Murder of Roger Ralph Weibye Remains Unsolved in Anoka County

The 1976 killing of Roger Weibye in Blaine remains unsolved, as authorities continue to seek tips in a case shaped by limited evidence and fading witness accounts.

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A Killing That Never Closed: The 1976 Murder of Roger Ralph Weibye Remains Unsolved in Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

BLAINE POLICE DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR AS PUBLIC SAFETY MODEL EVOLVES

Blaine PD highlights its embedded social work model, where Mental Health Coordinator Kelsey Keil helps shift policing toward crisis care, follow-up support, and prevention.

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BLAINE POLICE DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR AS PUBLIC SAFETY MODEL EVOLVES

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: March 28 ~ March 29, 2026

The Twin Cities weekend is packed with rallies, concerts, sports, and festivals, creating dense, overlapping activity that reflects a city fully back in motion.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: March 28 ~ March 29, 2026

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: Women Holding Communities Together in Minnesota

Women across Minnesota organize, respond, and sustain communities, filling gaps where systems strain and serving as the unseen infrastructure that keeps the state functioning.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: Women Holding Communities Together in Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 27 2026

COON RAPIDS HOSTS HOME ELECTRIFICATION WORKSHOP AS MINNESOTA’S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION MOVES INSIDE THE HOME

Coon Rapids hosts a home electrification workshop, helping residents transition to clean energy with practical steps, incentives, and guide Minnesota towards carbon-free future.

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COON RAPIDS HOSTS HOME ELECTRIFICATION WORKSHOP AS MINNESOTA’S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION MOVES INSIDE THE HOME

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 27 2026

Women in Uniform: Coon Rapids Police Department marks Women’s History Month with a tribute to those who reshaped policing in Minnesota.

Women in Minnesota policing transformed the field, from early matrons to modern leaders, reshaping institutions, expanding authority, and redefining public safety.

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