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Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | Everybody Needed Rest. So Naturally We Made The Weekend Stressful.

Philosophy Jane explores why Americans turn long weekends into exhausting emotional marathons while still searching for rest, connection, memory, and joy.

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

Coon Rapids Advances $9.99 Million Infrastructure Bond as City Balances Growth, Public Safety, and Civic Pressure

Coon Rapids advanced a $9.99 million infrastructure bond package while debating public safety technology, civic identity, emergency preparedness, and long-term growth pressures.

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

Minnesota Choral Leadership Takes National Stage At Lincoln Center’s Sing Democracy 250 Concert

Minnesota choral leadership will take the national stage at Lincoln Center as G. Phillip Shoultz III conducts the Sing Democracy 250 concert.

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | From Minnesota Ice to the International Game: Hank Nagel’s Hockey Journey Beyond the Spotlight

Minnesota hockey player Hank Nagel rebuilt his career through injury, burnout, and international travel, transforming hockey into resilience and rediscovery.

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

Minnesota Orders Immediate Suspension Of East Bethel Youth Psychiatric Facility Amid Safety Allegations

Minnesota regulators ordered the immediate suspension of an East Bethel youth psychiatric facility after investigators alleged systemic safety and resident protection failures.

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026

Four Suspects Escape Into Woods After Armed Carjacking, Police Pursuit, And Crash In Brooklyn Park

Four suspects escaped into wooded terrain in Brooklyn Park after an armed Dinkytown carjacking, police pursuit, crash, and large multi-agency search operation.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Memorial Day Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 22 ~ 24, 2026 Edition

MinneapoliMedia’s Memorial Day weekend guide highlights concerts, festivals, sports, theater, nightlife, family attractions, and remembrance events across the Twin Cities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Memorial Day Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 22 ~ 24, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

Coon Rapids Fire Department, American Red Cross Partner For Community Blood Drive Amid Ongoing Need For Donors

Coon Rapids Fire Department and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive May 28 as hospitals continue facing ongoing blood supply needs.

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Coon Rapids Fire Department, American Red Cross Partner For Community Blood Drive Amid Ongoing Need For Donors

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Reopens In Coon Rapids As Summer Returns To Minnesota Communities

Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad has reopened in Coon Rapids, welcoming families back for another summer of free outdoor recreation and community gathering.

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Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Reopens In Coon Rapids As Summer Returns To Minnesota Communities

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

Task Force Inc. To Host Major Drive-Thru Food Distribution In Brooklyn Center Amid Rising Food Insecurity Across Minnesota

Task Force Inc. will host a large drive-thru food distribution in Brooklyn Center as Minnesota food insecurity and household cost pressures remain elevated.

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Task Force Inc. To Host Major Drive-Thru Food Distribution In Brooklyn Center Amid Rising Food Insecurity Across Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

Blaine Police, State Patrol and Regional Agencies Report Sharp Rise In Traffic Violations During Major Traffic Safety Operation

Blaine police and regional agencies reported a sharp rise in speeding, aggressive driving, and traffic violations during a major north metro safety operation.

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Blaine Police, State Patrol and Regional Agencies Report Sharp Rise In Traffic Violations During Major Traffic Safety Operation

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Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Early Childhood Leaders of Color Meetup to Convene Educators and Community Leaders in Minneapolis

Early childhood educators and leaders of color will gather in Minneapolis next month for a networking and leadership development meetup hosted by PPGJLI.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Early Childhood Leaders of Color Meetup to Convene Educators and Community Leaders in Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 22 ~ 24, 2026 Edition

MinneapoliMedia’s Memorial Day weekend guide highlights concerts, festivals, sports, theater, family attractions, nightlife, and remembrance events across the Twin Cities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 22 ~ 24, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Recycling Center To Close Saturday For Memorial Day Weekend

Coon Rapids Recycling Center will close Memorial Day weekend as the city highlights recycling, organics composting, reuse programs, and sustainability efforts.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Recycling Center To Close Saturday For Memorial Day Weekend

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Squad Cars, Tactical Gear, and K9 Gizmo Turn School Day Into Civic Learning Experience At Epiphany Catholic School

Squad cars, tactical gear, and K9 Gizmo turned a school day at Epiphany Catholic School into a hands-on civic learning experience with Coon Rapids police.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Squad Cars, Tactical Gear, and K9 Gizmo Turn School Day Into Civic Learning Experience At Epiphany Catholic School

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Feeding Our Future Architect Aimee Bock Sentenced To More Than 41 Years In Prison In Largest Pandemic Fraud Case In U.S. History

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock was sentenced to more than 41 years in prison for orchestrating the largest pandemic fraud scheme in U.S. history.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Feeding Our Future Architect Aimee Bock Sentenced To More Than 41 Years In Prison In Largest Pandemic Fraud Case In U.S. History

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Joe Ryan Silences Astros As Twins Capture Series Victory At Target Field

Joe Ryan dominated Houston as the Twins secured a series win at Target Field behind strong pitching, timely home runs, and shutdown relief work.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Joe Ryan Silences Astros As Twins Capture Series Victory At Target Field

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Trustees Approve 6.25% Tuition Increase Amid Rising Costs, Budget Pressures, And Higher Education Funding Debate

Minnesota State approved a 6.25% tuition increase across its colleges and universities as campuses confront rising costs, budget deficits, and funding pressures.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Trustees Approve 6.25% Tuition Increase Amid Rising Costs, Budget Pressures, And Higher Education Funding Debate

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Gun Safety Collapse Was More Than A Legislative Failure. It Was A Test Of Democratic Leadership.

Minnesota’s failed gun safety package exposed deeper tensions over democratic accountability, procedural power, leadership, and public trust after mass tragedy.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Gun Safety Collapse Was More Than A Legislative Failure. It Was A Test Of Democratic Leadership.

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Building Safety Month Campaign In Coon Rapids Highlights The Quiet Infrastructure That Protects Communities Before Disaster Strikes

Coon Rapids is highlighting disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure during Building Safety Month, emphasizing how building codes protect communities before emergencies.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Building Safety Month Campaign In Coon Rapids Highlights The Quiet Infrastructure That Protects Communities Before Disaster Strikes

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