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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COMMUNITY & FOOD ACCESS: SACA Opens Expanded Food Shelf and Thrift Store in Columbia Heights, Launches Walk-In Community Market Model

SACA opens expanded Columbia Heights facility with walk-in food market, thrift store, and faster access model to meet rising demand for food assistance.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: The Battle for the Boundary Waters - A Defining Test of Land, Law, and the Future of Northern Minnesota

Boundary Waters mining fight reaches Congress as lawmakers weigh land protections, economic gains, tribal rights, and environmental risks in a defining policy decision.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: The Battle for the Boundary Waters - A Defining Test of Land, Law, and the Future of Northern Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government Coon Rapids to Participate in Statewide Tornado Drills April 16 During Severe Weather Awareness Week

Coon Rapids joins statewide tornado drills April 16, with sirens at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to test alerts and promote severe weather preparedness.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Police Department Recruiting Law Enforcement Students for Community Service Officer Roles

Coon Rapids Police seek law enforcement students for part-time CSO roles, offering hands-on experience and a pathway to sworn officer careers; applications close April 27.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Police Department Recruiting Law Enforcement Students for Community Service Officer Roles

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Public Safety: Anoka County Recognizes Emergency Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Anoka County honors emergency dispatchers during Telecommunicators Week, recognizing their 24/7 role coordinating 911 responses across law enforcement, fire, and EMS.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Public Safety: Anoka County Recognizes Emergency Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Government Commissioner Marion Greene’s Sheriff Funding Remarks Ignite Debate Over Public Safety Role and Budget

Commissioner Marion Greene’s remarks on sheriff funding spark debate over public safety roles after a $11.7M–$15.4M budget overrun in Hennepin County.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Government Commissioner Marion Greene’s Sheriff Funding Remarks Ignite Debate Over Public Safety Role and Budget

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Public Safety: Severe Weather Awareness Week Underway Across Minnesota - Statewide Tornado Drills Set for April 16

Minnesota observes Severe Weather Awareness Week; statewide tornado drills set for April 16 to test alerts and promote preparedness ahead of peak storm season.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Public Safety: Severe Weather Awareness Week Underway Across Minnesota - Statewide Tornado Drills Set for April 16

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

MINNESOTA MATTERS | Beneath the Surface: What Coon Rapids’ Infrastructure Push Reveals About the Future of Minnesota’s Suburbs

Coon Rapids’ infrastructure push highlights aging systems, growth pressures, and rising costs, reflecting broader funding and maintenance challenges across Minnesota suburbs.

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MINNESOTA MATTERS | Beneath the Surface: What Coon Rapids’ Infrastructure Push Reveals About the Future of Minnesota’s Suburbs

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Begins Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing April 13; Residents Advised of Temporary Water Discoloration

Coon Rapids begins hydrant flushing April 13; temporary water discoloration may occur, but water remains safe as crews maintain system quality and reliability.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Begins Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing April 13; Residents Advised of Temporary Water Discoloration

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Inside FairPlay Entertainment: How Matt Allen and Ryan Hayes Are Rebuilding Access, Dignity, and Creative Power in Minnesota

FairPlay Entertainment builds an affordable St. Paul studio expanding access, supporting diverse artists, and strengthening Minnesota’s music scene.

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BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Inside FairPlay Entertainment: How Matt Allen and Ryan Hayes Are Rebuilding Access, Dignity, and Creative Power in Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

Former University of Minnesota Police Chief Matt Clark Appointed Golden Valley Police Chief

Golden Valley appoints Matt Clark as permanent police chief after serving as interim, citing his leadership, experience, and ability to stabilize the department.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Healthcare & Public Policy: Hennepin Healthcare Cuts Jobs, Services as Lawmakers Weigh Tax Plan to Address $50M Deficit

Hennepin Healthcare cuts jobs and services amid a $50M deficit as lawmakers weigh a sales tax increase to stabilize the safety-net hospital and preserve care.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Healthcare & Public Policy: Hennepin Healthcare Cuts Jobs, Services as Lawmakers Weigh Tax Plan to Address $50M Deficit

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