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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Businesses That Hold More Than Commerce – The Quiet Systems Powering Community Survival

Small businesses act as informal support systems, providing connection, cultural continuity, and stability beyond commerce, often unrecognized in economic data.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Businesses That Hold More Than Commerce – The Quiet Systems Powering Community Survival

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 10 2026

Deadline Nears for City’s 2026 Arbor Day Tree and Native Plant Sale

Coon Rapids Arbor Day sale ends April 17 or sooner if sold out, offering discounted trees and native plants to expand canopy and support pollinators.

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Deadline Nears for City’s 2026 Arbor Day Tree and Native Plant Sale

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 10 2026

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Property Technicians During National Appreciation Week

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office honors evidence technicians managing 40,000 items, ensuring chain of custody and supporting investigations during appreciation week.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 10 2026

Weekly Friday Food Distribution in Coon Rapids Operates Under No-Barrier Access Model

Coon Rapids weekly Friday food distribution offers free groceries with no ID or requirements, serving all residents through a no-barrier access model until supplies run out.

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Weekly Friday Food Distribution in Coon Rapids Operates Under No-Barrier Access Model

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 10 2026

Minnesota Senate Passes Bill to Rename Community Solar Garden Program After Melissa Hortman

Minnesota Senate passes bill to rename community solar program after Melissa Hortman; measure now awaits governor’s signature.

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Minnesota Senate Passes Bill to Rename Community Solar Garden Program After Melissa Hortman

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 10 2026

Minnesota Twins Complete Four-Game Sweep of Tigers with 3–1 Win at Target Field

Twins beat Tigers 3–1 to complete a four-game sweep, improving to 7–6 as late hitting and strong pitching boost early-season momentum.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: A Tax on Wealth, A Test of Direction – A State Confronts the Limits of Its Economic Model

Minnesota weighs HF 4616, a 1% tax on wealth above $10M, testing how to fund public needs while balancing economic stability and taxpayer behavior.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: A Tax on Wealth, A Test of Direction – A State Confronts the Limits of Its Economic Model

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 9 2026

Coon Rapids to Host Church of Cash Tribute Concert Today, April 9

Coon Rapids hosts Church of Cash tonight at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center, featuring a Johnny Cash tribute concert.

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Coon Rapids to Host Church of Cash Tribute Concert Today, April 9

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 9 2026

Coon Rapids Police to Host Drug Take-Back Event April 25

Coon Rapids Police will host a free, anonymous drug take-back April 25, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., for safe disposal of unused medications to reduce misuse and environmental harm.

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Coon Rapids Police to Host Drug Take-Back Event April 25

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 9 2026

Final Phase of Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Construction Underway in Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids resumes final phase of $6.5M pedestrian bridge over busy boulevard, improving trail safety and connectivity, with public opening expected June 2026.

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Final Phase of Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Construction Underway in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 9 2026

Shiloh Cares Food Shelf Provides Food Access and Integrated Services in North Minneapolis

Shiloh Cares Food Shelf in North Minneapolis provides free groceries, meals, and on-site services, including health, safety, and county support, to reduce access barriers.

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Shiloh Cares Food Shelf Provides Food Access and Integrated Services in North Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 9 2026

Joe’s Sports Bar, Pizza and African Deli to Replace Godfather’s Pizza in Brooklyn Park

Godfather’s Pizza in Brooklyn Park closed March 22, 2026. Entrepreneur Joe Jarbah will reopen it as Joe’s Sports Bar, Pizza and African Deli in summer 2026.

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Joe’s Sports Bar, Pizza and African Deli to Replace Godfather’s Pizza in Brooklyn Park

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: Protecting Vulnerable Minnesotans from Fraud While Preserving the Safety Net

Minnesota faces a defining test as it tackles major fraud in social services, balancing stronger oversight with protecting access for vulnerable residents.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: Protecting Vulnerable Minnesotans from Fraud While Preserving the Safety Net

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: House DFL Elects Rep. Zack Stephenson as Caucus Leader as Party Navigates Post-Hortman Transition

House DFL elects Zack Stephenson as caucus leader, navigating a tied Legislature and honoring Melissa Hortman’s legacy amid policy and leadership challenges.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: House DFL Elects Rep. Zack Stephenson as Caucus Leader as Party Navigates Post-Hortman Transition

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS: Final Phase Begins on Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge as City Targets June Opening

Coon Rapids begins final work on the Port Riverwalk pedestrian bridge, targeting a June opening to improve safety and connect regional trail systems.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS: Final Phase Begins on Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge as City Targets June Opening

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Iyonna Ross on Responsibility, Self-Discovery, and the Work of Becoming

Iyonna Ross, a self-discovery coach, shares a journey shaped by responsibility, growth, and purpose, guiding young women through self-awareness and intentional living.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Iyonna Ross on Responsibility, Self-Discovery, and the Work of Becoming

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Anoka County to Host Drug Take Back Event as Part of National Effort to Reduce Misuse and Improve Safety

Anoka County will host a Drug Take Back Day April 25, offering safe, anonymous disposal of unused medications to reduce misuse, overdose risk, and environmental harm.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Anoka County to Host Drug Take Back Event as Part of National Effort to Reduce Misuse and Improve Safety

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: Gov. Walz Calls for Legislative Email Transparency Amid Fraud Scrutiny and Rising Tensions at the Capitol

Gov. Walz urges lawmakers to open legislative emails to public records, as fraud scrutiny intensifies debate over transparency, oversight, and accountability.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: Gov. Walz Calls for Legislative Email Transparency Amid Fraud Scrutiny and Rising Tensions at the Capitol

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: As Lawmakers Return, Minnesota Enters the Defining Stretch of Its 2026 Legislative Session

Minnesota lawmakers return to a divided Capitol facing gridlock, with key decisions on bonding, affordability, and oversight hinging on bipartisan compromise.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: As Lawmakers Return, Minnesota Enters the Defining Stretch of Its 2026 Legislative Session

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 7 2026

Coon Rapids to Host Bike Rodeo Focused on Youth Safety and Skill Building

Coon Rapids hosts a free Bike Rodeo at Lions Coon Creek Park, teaching youth safe riding skills through hands-on stations, obstacle courses, and bike fitting.

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Coon Rapids to Host Bike Rodeo Focused on Youth Safety and Skill Building

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