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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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Monday April 27

High: 57°

Low: 42°

Wind: 14 MPH ESE

Chance of rain: 92%

Heavy rain, with a high of 57 and low of 42 degrees. Light drizzle for the morning, moderate or heavy rain shower in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby during the evening, moderate rain at times overnight.

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

Twin Cities Residents Can Receive up to $17,500 to Purchase Home
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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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor