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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL - THE FIRST RESPONDER DRONE DEBATE: WHAT MINNEAPOLIS IS REALLY BEING ASKED TO DECIDE

Minneapolis is weighing a first-responder drone program that supporters say could speed emergency response while critics warn of surveillance and mission-creep risks.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL - THE FIRST RESPONDER DRONE DEBATE: WHAT MINNEAPOLIS IS REALLY BEING ASKED TO DECIDE

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Generations of Cardinals to Reunite as Coon Rapids High School All-School Reunion Returns for Fourth of July Celebration

Generations of Coon Rapids High School alumni will reunite July 2, celebrating shared memories, community history, and Cardinal pride during the city's Fourth of July festivities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Generations of Cardinals to Reunite as Coon Rapids High School All-School Reunion Returns for Fourth of July Celebration

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

PRINCE CELEBRATION 2026: A DECADE LATER, MINNESOTA PREPARES TO HONOR ITS Most Enduring Musical Son

A decade after Prince's death, Minnesota prepares to honor its hometown icon with concerts, tributes, and community celebrations across the Twin Cities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

PRINCE CELEBRATION 2026: A DECADE LATER, MINNESOTA PREPARES TO HONOR ITS Most Enduring Musical Son

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Kasey Kollross‪ Coon Rapids Opinion - Fri. May 29 2026

Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Dr. Luke Warnsholz and the Work of Stewardship - How a White Earth Nation Leader Is Thinking About Governance, Technology, Culture, and the Future of Tribal Institutions

Dr. Luke Warnsholz discusses leadership, stewardship, technology, and cultural preservation while preparing tribal institutions for future generations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Dr. Luke Warnsholz and the Work of Stewardship - How a White Earth Nation Leader Is Thinking About Governance, Technology, Culture, and the Future of Tribal Institutions

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Food with Friends: Woodbury Church Opens Its Doors for Free June Community Dinner

Woodbury’s free Food with Friends dinner invites neighbors to share a meal, build connections, and strengthen community at King of Kings Lutheran Church.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Food with Friends: Woodbury Church Opens Its Doors for Free June Community Dinner

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Residents Receive JFK Profile in Courage Award for Response to Federal Immigration Operation

Twin Cities residents received the 2026 Profile in Courage Award for organizing support, advocacy, and community response during federal immigration enforcement operations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

Minnesota Leads Nation in Farm Bankruptcies as Economic Pressures Intensify Across Agricultural Sector

Minnesota led the nation in farm bankruptcies as falling commodity prices, rising costs, higher interest rates, and policy uncertainty squeeze producers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Leads Nation in Farm Bankruptcies as Economic Pressures Intensify Across Agricultural Sector

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 1 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 | The New Arrivals: Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Jordan and the Expanding Map of Football

World Cup 2026 welcomes first-time qualifiers Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, and Jordan, reflecting football’s expanding global reach and opportunity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 | The New Arrivals: Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Jordan and the Expanding Map of Football

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Candidate Filing for Coon Rapids City Council and Mayor's Race Closes Tuesday as 2026 Municipal Election Takes Shape

Coon Rapids candidate filing closes June 2, finalizing the field for mayoral and City Council races that will shape local leadership through 2030.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Candidate Filing for Coon Rapids City Council and Mayor's Race Closes Tuesday as 2026 Municipal Election Takes Shape

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Remind Residents That a Simple Parking Choice Can Help Prevent Vehicle Theft

Coon Rapids Police urge residents to park in well-lit areas, noting visibility remains one of the simplest and most effective theft prevention tools.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Remind Residents That a Simple Parking Choice Can Help Prevent Vehicle Theft

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 1 2026

THE POWER OF HER | Carrying the Record: Tracey Williams-Dillard, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, and the Responsibility of Stewardship

Tracey Williams-Dillard has spent decades preserving the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, leading through service, sacrifice, trust, and an unwavering commitment to community.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

THE POWER OF HER | Carrying the Record: Tracey Williams-Dillard, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, and the Responsibility of Stewardship

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Blaine Police Department Honors Longtime Volunteer Josh Swanson for Decades of Service, Leadership, and Resilience

Blaine honored longtime volunteer Josh Swanson, whose decades of service, leadership, and resilience have strengthened the 3M Open and community life.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Blaine Police Department Honors Longtime Volunteer Josh Swanson for Decades of Service, Leadership, and Resilience

Tom Akaolisa Editor