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Coon Rapids Sat. May 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | “Leaders Are Readers” Event in Saint Paul to Promote Literacy, Leadership, and Youth Engagement Through Literature

A Saint Paul literacy event, “Leaders Are Readers,” will promote youth leadership, reading, and community engagement through storytelling and free books.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | “Leaders Are Readers” Event in Saint Paul to Promote Literacy, Leadership, and Youth Engagement Through Literature

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 15–17, 2026 Edition

MinneapoliMedia’s May 15–17 entertainment guide highlights Art-A-Whirl, live theater, concerts, festivals, sports, comedy, and family events across the Twin Cities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 15–17, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Responded to Nearly 4,900 Calls in April as Traffic Enforcement and Medical Emergencies Drove Department Activity

Blaine Police responded to nearly 4,900 calls in April, with traffic stops, medical emergencies, and crashes driving much of the department’s activity.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Responded to Nearly 4,900 Calls in April as Traffic Enforcement and Medical Emergencies Drove Department Activity

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Court Filings Intensify Dispute Over $6.2 Million Anoka County Dam Funding Diversion

Court filings intensified the dispute over a $6.2 million Anoka County funding diversion after text messages suggested possible political retaliation.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Court Filings Intensify Dispute Over $6.2 Million Anoka County Dam Funding Diversion

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County and Blaine to Spend Nearly $5 Million on Permanent Road Improvements as Highway 65 Reconstruction Reshapes North Metro Traffic

Anoka County and Blaine will spend nearly $5 million on permanent road upgrades as Highway 65 reconstruction reshapes north metro traffic patterns.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County and Blaine to Spend Nearly $5 Million on Permanent Road Improvements as Highway 65 Reconstruction Reshapes North Metro Traffic

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT - Coon Rapids Expands Community Reuse Efforts Through Garden Tool and Seed Swap During Public Works Open House

Coon Rapids is expanding sustainability efforts through a community garden tool and seed swap promoting reuse, recycling, and reduced landfill waste.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT - Coon Rapids Expands Community Reuse Efforts Through Garden Tool and Seed Swap During Public Works Open House

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Leaders Reach $1.2 Billion Bonding Agreement as Senator Sandy Pappas Nears End of Historic Legislative Career

Minnesota leaders reached a $1.2 billion bonding deal funding statewide infrastructure projects as Senator Sandy Pappas nears the end of her historic career.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Leaders Reach $1.2 Billion Bonding Agreement as Senator Sandy Pappas Nears End of Historic Legislative Career

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ARTS & COMMUNITY | VocalEssence SOTA to Present “Stories the Land Holds” Community Celebration in Minneapolis

VocalEssence SOTA will host an interactive Minneapolis arts event exploring land, identity, and community through youth music, storytelling, and dialogue.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ARTS & COMMUNITY | VocalEssence SOTA to Present “Stories the Land Holds” Community Celebration in Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Tied Legislature Is Testing the Limits of Governance, Compromise, and Public Confidence

Minnesota’s tied Legislature is straining governance as partisan deadlock slows major policy decisions, weakens compromise, and tests public confidence in state government.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Tied Legislature Is Testing the Limits of Governance, Compromise, and Public Confidence

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka-Hennepin School Board Appoints Greg Cole as Next Superintendent

Anoka-Hennepin School Board unanimously appointed longtime district administrator Greg Cole as the next superintendent beginning July 1, 2026.

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka Police Warn Downtown Businesses of Stricter Enforcement in Year-Round Social District

Anoka Police warned downtown businesses that stricter enforcement is coming for violations within the city’s year-round social district program.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka Police Warn Downtown Businesses of Stricter Enforcement in Year-Round Social District

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Host Public Works Open House Ahead of National Public Works Week

Coon Rapids will host a Public Works Open House on May 16 featuring city equipment, facility tours, recycling information, and community activities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Host Public Works Open House Ahead of National Public Works Week

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