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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 9 2026

The Power of Her | The Principal Who Leads With Care: Dr. Salma Hussein and the Quiet Power of Belonging

Dr. Salma Hussein, MN's first Somali Muslim principal, leads with faith, identity and fierce care. At Gideon Pond, every child belongs. Leadership is for anyone who loves kids.

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The Power of Her | The Principal Who Leads With Care: Dr. Salma Hussein and the Quiet Power of Belonging

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 9 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 | Brazil and the Burden of Beauty: Can the Game’s Eternal Nation Return to the Summit in 2026?

Five titles. No trophy since 2002. Ancelotti now leads Brazil into 2026 on home soil. Can the beautiful game's eternal nation stop chasing ghosts and reclaim its crown?

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WORLD CUP 2026 | Brazil and the Burden of Beauty: Can the Game’s Eternal Nation Return to the Summit in 2026?

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 9 2026

Minneapolis International Women’s Day March

Hundreds marched through South Minneapolis on International Women's Day demanding dignity for immigrant women, justice for domestic violence victims and equality for all.

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Minneapolis International Women’s Day March

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 9 2026

DFL Lawmakers Propose $40 Million Emergency Rental Assistance Package as Evictions Rise Across Minnesota

25,000 evictions in 2025. DFL lawmakers want $40M in emergency rent aid to stop the bleeding. Funded by a Supreme Court reserve. A housing crisis demanding urgent action.

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DFL Lawmakers Propose $40 Million Emergency Rental Assistance Package as Evictions Rise Across Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 9 2026

Blaine Police Handle Nearly 4,800 Calls in February as Traffic Stops and Medical Emergencies Lead Activity

Blaine police fielded 4,777 calls in February. 1,717 traffic stops, 498 medical calls, 24 DWIs, 93 arrests. A growing city demands relentless work around the clock.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 9 2026

McLeod Emergency Food Shelf Anchors Hunger Relief in McLeod County

McLeod Emergency Food Shelf serves McLeod County from Glencoe and Hutchinson. Client choice model, mobile delivery, senior boxes and produce access. No appointment needed.

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McLeod Emergency Food Shelf Anchors Hunger Relief in McLeod County

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 8 2026

Minnesota Lawmakers Consider Property Tax Task Force as Rising Bills Stir Public Concern

Minnesota property taxes jumped 6.4% in 2026, the biggest spike since 2008. Lawmakers want answers. A new task force may finally explain your bill.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Consider Property Tax Task Force as Rising Bills Stir Public Concern

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 8 2026

Minnesota Officials Move to Safeguard Elections Ahead of 2026 Vote

Voter intimidation. Deepfake disinformation. Cyber threats. Minnesota is fighting back. New laws, layered safeguards, and a clear message: every vote counts.

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Minnesota Officials Move to Safeguard Elections Ahead of 2026 Vote

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 8 2026

Understanding Elder Abuse: A Growing Concern for Minnesota’s Aging Population

Minnesota's elders are being abused, exploited, and silenced. 1 in 10 victims. Most cases unreported. See something. Say something. 844-880-1574.

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Understanding Elder Abuse: A Growing Concern for Minnesota’s Aging Population

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 8 2026

Nowthen to Hold Public Hearings on Land Use Variances and Interim Ordinance Extensions

How rural does Nowthen stay? Public hearings March 10 and 24 tackle zoning variances and development moratoriums. Residents get the first and last word.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 8 2026

Golden Valley Looks to the Future as City and County Explore Building a New Library

Half a century of stories. Golden Valley and Hennepin County explore building a new library. 124,000 visits in 2025 prove the community still shows up.

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Coon Rapids event

Sat Mar 21 10:00 am

Maple Syrup Day

Price: $5 - $20 Ages: All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kids

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide | March 7 to March 8, 2026

Broadway, live music, Gophers hoops, dinosaurs, taiko drums and maple syrup. The Twin Cities is packed this weekend. Get out there, March 7 to 8. Winter is not done with us yet.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide | March 7 to March 8, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 7 2026

Three Shootings in 20 Minutes Put Minneapolis Police on High Alert

Three shootings, 20 minutes, three victims across Minneapolis Thursday night. Investigators say incidents appear unrelated. Three suspects arrested in one case. Two still open.

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Three Shootings in 20 Minutes Put Minneapolis Police on High Alert

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 7 2026

Coon Rapids Police Responded to 3,494 Calls in February, Monthly Data Shows

Coon Rapids PD handled 3,494 calls in February. 745 traffic stops, 430 medical calls, 233 domestic incidents. Fewer than January but the work never stops.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 7 2026

Residents Invited to Help Shape the Future of Parks, Trails and Recreation in Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids wants your voice. Help shape parks, trails and rec programs at a public open house Monday, March 9, 5 to 7pm at the Civic Center. Show up and make it count.

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Residents Invited to Help Shape the Future of Parks, Trails and Recreation in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 7 2026

Coon Rapids Seeks Seasonal Workers at Bunker Hills Golf Club Ahead of 2026 Golf Season

Bunker Hills Golf Club is hiring. Maintenance, pro shop and gardening roles open now. 16 and up, $12 to $14 per hour and free golf perks. Apply before spots fill up.

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Coon Rapids Seeks Seasonal Workers at Bunker Hills Golf Club Ahead of 2026 Golf Season

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When the Safety Net Frays: Fraud, federal power, and the fragile promise of a state that once showed America how to care for its own

Feds withheld $243M in Medicaid from Minnesota. 1.3M residents at risk. Post fraud crackdown or political weapon? The safety net is fraying and real lives hang in the balance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When the Safety Net Frays: Fraud, federal power, and the fragile promise of a state that once showed America how to care for its own

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 6 2026

26th Annual North Suburban Home Show Returns This Saturday

Free home show at Andover YMCA this Saturday, 8am to 2pm. 26 years strong. Dozens of vendors, free architect consults and a food drive for ACBC. Bring a can, build a plan.

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26th Annual North Suburban Home Show Returns This Saturday

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 6 2026

Anoka Breaks Ground on $119M State-of-the-Art Psychiatric Expansion to Tackle Mental Health Crisis

Minnesota is replacing a crumbling 1950s psych ward with a $119M, 146-bed hospital in Anoka. 350 new jobs. Opening 2028. A long overdue answer to a deepening mental health crisis.

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Anoka Breaks Ground on $119M State-of-the-Art Psychiatric Expansion to Tackle Mental Health Crisis

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