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Coon Rapids Mon. Apr 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Inspector General bill set for April 20 hearing; funding and scope remain unresolved

Inspector General bill heads to April 20 hearing, but funding gaps and scope concerns stall progress as lawmakers debate statewide fraud oversight.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Inspector General bill set for April 20 hearing; funding and scope remain unresolved

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS: Police Department to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 25

Coon Rapids Police host Drug Take Back Day April 25, offering free, anonymous disposal of unused medications to reduce misuse and protect the environment.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS: Police Department to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 25

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Office of Inspector General Bill Returns to House Ways and Means Committee

Inspector General bill returns to House Ways and Means, facing delays over costs and structure as lawmakers weigh statewide oversight of fraud and abuse.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Office of Inspector General Bill Returns to House Ways and Means Committee

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Vendor Applications Open for 2026 Anoka County Fair

Vendor applications open for 2026 Anoka County Fair, July 21–26, with limited space, approval required, and payment due by June 1 for selected participants.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNEAPOLIS: City Launches $323.1 Million Construction Season with 37 Projects Citywide

Minneapolis launches $323M construction season with 37 projects, focusing on streets, bridges, lead pipe removal, and flood mitigation across the city.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BROOKLYN CENTER: Police Report Decline in Violent Crime as Gunfire Incidents Rise in 2025 Data

Brooklyn Center sees crime drop in 2025, with violent crime, thefts down, but gunfire incidents rise over 40%, highlighting ongoing public safety challenges.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities - Entertainment Guide: April 18 ~ April 19, 2026

Twin Cities weekend features major festivals, live music, sports, and community events, with MSPIFF and St. Paul Art Crawl anchoring a high-volume, multi-venue lineup.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities - Entertainment Guide: April 18 ~ April 19, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Free Legal Clinics Offered at May 1 Law Day Event

Anoka County hosts free Law Day legal clinics May 1, offering help with expungement, housing, family law, fines, and warrants at the courthouse.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Free Legal Clinics Offered at May 1 Law Day Event

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS PUBLIC SAFETY: Dispatchers Recognized During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Coon Rapids recognizes 911 dispatchers during Telecommunicators Week, highlighting their critical role in coordinating emergency response and supporting public safety.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS PUBLIC SAFETY: Dispatchers Recognized During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BLAINE PUBLIC SAFETY: Officials Highlight Extreme Heat Risks During Severe Weather Awareness Week

Blaine officials highlight extreme heat risks during Severe Weather Awareness Week, urging precautions as heat remains a leading weather-related danger.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BLAINE PUBLIC SAFETY: Officials Highlight Extreme Heat Risks During Severe Weather Awareness Week

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Senate Committee Advances HCMC Stabilization Funding in Health and Human Services Budget Bill

Senate panel advances HHS budget with nearly $300M to stabilize HCMC and support hospitals, food access, and human services systems statewide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Senate Committee Advances HCMC Stabilization Funding in Health and Human Services Budget Bill

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BROOKLYN PARK BUSINESS: Skaalvenn Distillery Marks Cambodian New Year While Co-Owner Returns Following Double Lung Transplant

Skaalvenn Distillery marks Cambodian New Year while co-owner Tyson Schnitker returns after double lung transplant, raising organ donation awareness.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BROOKLYN PARK BUSINESS: Skaalvenn Distillery Marks Cambodian New Year While Co-Owner Returns Following Double Lung Transplant

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