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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 21 2026

Coon Rapids to Host Home Electrification Workshop as Minnesota Advances Toward a Carbon-Free Future

Free home electrification workshop in Coon Rapids, April 14, 6:30pm at City Hall. Heat pumps, induction stoves, tax credits explained. Clean energy starts at home. Register now.

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Coon Rapids to Host Home Electrification Workshop as Minnesota Advances Toward a Carbon-Free Future

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 21 2026

On Patrol in Coon Rapids: A Night of Crisis Calls, Quiet Interventions, and the Unseen Work of Policing

One Coon Rapids shift. Crisis calls, seizures, six traffic stops, theft reports, domestic response. No drama, just the steady unglamorous work that keeps a community safe.

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On Patrol in Coon Rapids: A Night of Crisis Calls, Quiet Interventions, and the Unseen Work of Policing

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 21 2026

Task Force Inc. to Host Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Brooklyn Center as Community Need Persists

Task Force Inc. hosts a free drive-thru food distribution in Brooklyn Center Saturday March 21, noon to 3pm. No forms. No appointments. Just pull up and get what you need.

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Task Force Inc. to Host Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Brooklyn Center as Community Need Persists

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 21 2026

Anoka County Sheriff Warns of Sophisticated “Bail Scam” Targeting Families of DWI Detainees

Scammers posing as Anoka County deputies are calling DWI families demanding gift cards and crypto for fake bail fees. Real cops never call for money. Hang up. Verify first.

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Anoka County Sheriff Warns of Sophisticated “Bail Scam” Targeting Families of DWI Detainees

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 21 2026

Honey Baked Ham Opens First Stand-Alone Coon Rapids Location, Marking Expansion in Minnesota Market

Honey Baked Ham opens its first Coon Rapids location today at 13111 Riverdale Dr. Grand opening 11am to 1pm. First 50 get free sandwiches for a year. Drive thru included.

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Honey Baked Ham Opens First Stand-Alone Coon Rapids Location, Marking Expansion in Minnesota Market

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: March 21 ~ March 22, 2026

New Edition, Seinfeld, Mrs. Doubtfire, Testament, Macbeth, Wild hockey and RoboCop on the big screen. Twin Cities is loaded this weekend March 21 to 22. Pick your room.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: March 21 ~ March 22, 2026

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: They Built What Was Missing - The Women Behind Minnesota’s Survival

From Indigenous women to immigrants to caregivers, women built what Minnesota was missing. They did not wait for systems. They became the system. That is not tribute. That is fact.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: They Built What Was Missing - The Women Behind Minnesota’s Survival

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 20 2026

Coon Rapids Opens 2026 Arbor Day Tree and Plant Sale

Coon Rapids 2026 tree sale is open. Trees, shrubs and native kits at wholesale prices. Order by April 17, delivery April 27. Plant now, build the city's future one yard at a time.

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Coon Rapids Opens 2026 Arbor Day Tree and Plant Sale

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 20 2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT IN COON RAPIDS ⚠️ | A Targeted Phishing Scheme Exploits Public Records and Trust in Local Government Systems

Scammers are targeting Coon Rapids permit holders with fake gov emails demanding wire transfers. Real city invoices come from bsacloud.com only. Verify before you pay anything.

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⚠️ SCAM ALERT IN COON RAPIDS ⚠️ | A Targeted Phishing Scheme Exploits Public Records and Trust in Local Government Systems

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 20 2026

On the East Side, Food, Dignity, and Community Converge

Free food distribution at St. Pascal Baylon, St. Paul East Side, March 23, 3:30pm. No ID, no cost, no barriers. Merrick Community Services and the parish show up every month.

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On the East Side, Food, Dignity, and Community Converge

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 20 2026

Feeding Frogtown Builds a Community Food Network in St. Paul

Feeding Frogtown delivers free groceries and hot meals across St. Paul every week. No ID. No appointment. No barriers. A neighborhood feeding itself with dignity and purpose.

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Feeding Frogtown Builds a Community Food Network in St. Paul

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 20 2026

After Surviving Targeted Violence, Sen. John Hoffman Advances Bills to Restore Public Trust in Law Enforcement

Shot by a man posing as a cop, Sen. Hoffman now fights to make impersonation a felony and ban resale of police vehicles. He still cries at the door. The law must catch up.

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After Surviving Targeted Violence, Sen. John Hoffman Advances Bills to Restore Public Trust in Law Enforcement

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