Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 20 2026 Brooklyn Park Begins Early Planning for 2026 Celebrate Brooklyn Park: Tater Daze Brooklyn Park seeks input via a survey for the 2026 Tater Daze festival on May 30. The event features a parade and community gathering focused on inclusive fun and local roots. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 20 2026 The Power of Her | Leadership That Restores: Dawn L. Johnson and The Practice of Becoming Whole Minnesota coach and mentor Dawn L. Johnson empowers leaders to reclaim their wholeness. Her work focuses on inner liberation, moving beyond corporate output to human value. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 19 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Living Legacy: Voices in 2026 Reflect on the Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 2026, Minnesotans reflect on Dr. King’s legacy as an "inheritance" of nonviolence and justice. Community voices urge collective action and courage over indifference. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 19 2026 City of Coon Rapids Closes Administrative Offices for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Essential Services Remain in Operation Coon Rapids city offices are closed Jan 19 for MLK Day. Emergency services remain active. Trash pickup is delayed one day, and normal business hours resume Jan 20. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 19 2026 Opioid Crisis Documentary Screening Event Anoka County hosts a free screening of "Faces of Hope," a documentary on the opioid crisis, Feb 3 at Lyric Arts. The event includes a panel and free Narcan kits. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 19 2026 Minnesota National Guard Mobilized as State Seeks to Contain Unrest and Prevent Escalation Gov. Walz mobilized the MN National Guard to support safety amid protests over the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good. The Guard is staged but not deployed to city streets. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 18 2026 Coon Rapids Invites Residents to Shape Winter Art as Snowflake Days Marks 62 Years Coon Rapids celebrates 62 years of Snowflake Days (Jan 30–Feb 8). Residents are invited to enter the snow sculpture contest by Feb 2 for a chance to win cash prizes. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 18 2026 Pizza for a Purpose: How Coon Rapids PD Community Dinner Helps Shape the Future of Public Service Pizza Ranch in Andover will host a fundraiser for Coon Rapids Police Explorers on Jan 26, 5–8 p.m. 10% of sales will support youth leadership and public safety training. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 18 2026 Man Dies After Early-Morning Shooting at Brooklyn Park Apartment Complex A man died after a shooting at a party in a Brooklyn Park apartment. Three suspects, including one juvenile, were arrested. The victim's name has not been released. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 17 2026 Planned Minneapolis Protests Prompt Heightened Law Enforcement Presence Amid Federal–State Tensions Minneapolis police and state agencies are on high alert as dueling protests over ICE operations and the death of Renee Good are expected to converge downtown this weekend. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 17 2026 As Arctic Cold Tightens Its Grip, Coon Rapids Urges Residents to Act Now to Prevent Frozen Pipes Coon Rapids urges residents to prevent frozen pipes by watching for yellow water or temperatures below 35°F. Run a thin stream of water to relieve pressure and avoid bursts. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 17 2026 Coon Rapids Looks Ahead As City Launches Decade-defining Parks And Recreation Master Plan Update Coon Rapids launched its 2026–2036 Parks Master Plan update, seeking resident input via an online survey to guide future investments and stewardship of city assets. Tom Akaolisa Editor