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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Meet Your Legislator 2.0: Inside Uncertainty with Cedrick Frazier, Governance Under Pressure, and Minnesota at a Defining Moment

Rep. Cedrick Frazier describes a divided Legislature navigating uncertainty, fraud oversight, and rising costs while balancing urgency with real impacts on Minnesotans.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Meet Your Legislator 2.0: Inside Uncertainty with Cedrick Frazier, Governance Under Pressure, and Minnesota at a Defining Moment

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids: Spring 2026 Brings Major City Projects, Policy Proposals, and Community Programming

Coon Rapids advances spring 2026 agenda with infrastructure upgrades, proposed sales tax, safety measures, and expanded community programming affecting residents citywide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids: Spring 2026 Brings Major City Projects, Policy Proposals, and Community Programming

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park: Missing Child Found Safe

Missing 11-year-old Amina Rice-El found safe April 9 in Brooklyn Park after community tip; child placed with Hennepin County services as investigation continues.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park: Missing Child Found Safe

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park: Osseo Area Schools Launch $27 Million Brooklyn Park Learning Center to Expand Education and Family Services

Osseo Area Schools breaks ground on $27M Brooklyn Park Learning Center, creating a hub for education, workforce training, and family services set to open in 2027.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park: Osseo Area Schools Launch $27 Million Brooklyn Park Learning Center to Expand Education and Family Services

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MN Capitol: Minnesota Department of Health Launches State’s First Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan

Minnesota launches first hepatitis elimination plan, targeting 90% fewer infections and 65% fewer deaths by 2030 through expanded testing, prevention, treatment, and response.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MN Capitol: Minnesota Department of Health Launches State’s First Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MN Capitol: Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Plan to Stabilize HCMC Amid Deepening Financial Crisis

Lawmakers advance bipartisan plan to raise Hennepin County sales tax to stabilize HCMC, which faces a $50M deficit and risk of service cuts without new funding.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MN Capitol: Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Plan to Stabilize HCMC Amid Deepening Financial Crisis

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: April 11 ~ April 12, 2026

Twin Cities weekend offers sports, concerts, theater, and family events, with overlapping options across Minneapolis and Saint Paul shaping a high-energy, choice-filled experience.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: April 11 ~ April 12, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 11 2026

Coon Rapids City to commence Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing

Coon Rapids begins spring hydrant flushing April 13 to maintain water quality and system reliability; temporary discoloration may occur but water remains safe to use.

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Coon Rapids City to commence Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 11 2026

Coon Rapids approves 75-Job Manufacturing Expansion, Senior Housing Project, and Infrastructure Upgrades in April 7 city council meeting

Coon Rapids approves manufacturing expansion creating 75 jobs, new senior housing, infrastructure upgrades, and public safety changes during April 7 council meeting.

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Coon Rapids approves 75-Job Manufacturing Expansion, Senior Housing Project, and Infrastructure Upgrades in April 7 city council meeting

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 11 2026

Hennepin County Medical Center faces $50 million deficit as lawmakers weigh sales tax plan to prevent service cuts or closure

Hennepin Healthcare faces a $50M deficit as lawmakers consider raising a county sales tax to stabilize the safety-net hospital and prevent service cuts or closure.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hennepin County Medical Center faces $50 million deficit as lawmakers weigh sales tax plan to prevent service cuts or closure

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 11 2026

Plymouth Gas Station introduces Membership Model Offering Fuel Prices Below Local Averages

Plymouth gas station adopts $29.99/month membership model, offering fuel 40–70 cents below local prices and bundling car washes to attract cost-conscious drivers.

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Plymouth Gas Station introduces Membership Model Offering Fuel Prices Below Local Averages

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Minnesota Finest: Chief Medaria Rondo Arradondo - The Discipline of Conscience in Public Life

Chief Medaria Arradondo’s career reflects leadership shaped by accountability, conscience, and service, tested during Minneapolis’ most defining crisis in modern history.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Minnesota Finest: Chief Medaria Rondo Arradondo - The Discipline of Conscience in Public Life

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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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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