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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 28 2026

Twin Cities Faith and Community Network Expands Front Line Response to Food Insecurity

Twin Cities churches and nonprofits are expanding low-barrier food access to meet rising demand. Key sites in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Burnsville offer groceries and meals.

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Twin Cities Faith and Community Network Expands Front Line Response to Food Insecurity

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 28 2026

Blaine Police Take Fight Against Sextortion Into the Classroom

Blaine Police are educating Westwood students on the rise of sextortion. Officers warn that scammers use fake profiles to or deepfakes to extort teens via private apps.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday March 18

High: 44°

Low: 16°

Wind: 11 MPH S

Chance of snow: 4%

Cloudy , with a high of 44 and low of 16 degrees. Sunny in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, fog in the evening, overcast overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY: Major Concerts and Live Music

Twin Cities music and arts hit a spring peak Feb. 27–March 1. Highlights include Alex Sampson, Kimberly Akimbo at the Ordway, and Steve Martin and Martin Short. #TCArts

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY: Major Concerts and Live Music

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Maple Syrup Day - Sat Mar 21 10:00 am
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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Final Record A Legislative Audit, Three-Generation Capital Map, and Forensic Accounting of Minnesota’s Engineered Wealth Divergence

The Unwritten Record shows how MN's $1M per-household wealth gap was engineered via mortgage insurance, highway displacement, and tax levies. Neutrality only preserves it.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Final Record A Legislative Audit, Three-Generation Capital Map, and Forensic Accounting of Minnesota’s Engineered Wealth Divergence

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

Coon Rapids Draws a Clear Line on Pet Waste, Citing Public Health and the Mississippi River

Coon Rapids reminded pet owners that failing to clean up waste is a petty misdemeanor. Beyond neighborhood courtesy, the move protects the Mississippi River from bacteria.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

ICY CHAOS LEAVES ANOKA RESIDENTS WAITING: SATURDAY MAKEUP RECYCLING SERVICE SET AFTER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

Anoka recycling missed on Tuesday due to icy roads will be collected Saturday, Feb. 28. Residents must have bins curbside by 6 a.m. for the makeup service.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

ICY CHAOS LEAVES ANOKA RESIDENTS WAITING: SATURDAY MAKEUP RECYCLING SERVICE SET AFTER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

Proposed Mask Ban for Law Enforcement Stalls in Evenly Divided Minnesota House

A bill to ban masked law enforcement stalled in a 10-10 MN House tie. Supporters seek accountability; critics cite safety risks. St. Paul passed a local version.

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Proposed Mask Ban for Law Enforcement Stalls in Evenly Divided Minnesota House

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

At a Fiscal and Political Crossroads, Minnesota Confronts a $259 Million Medicaid Freeze

The feds paused $259M in Medicaid funds to MN over fraud concerns. Gov. Walz called the move "illegal" and proposed an anti-fraud plan including a new Inspector General.

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At a Fiscal and Political Crossroads, Minnesota Confronts a $259 Million Medicaid Freeze

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

At Minnesota’s Capitol, a Fight Over Fraud Reform and the Power of the Purse

Sen. Champion opposes Gov. Walz’s plan to end direct nonprofit funding. While Walz seeks reform after a $250M fraud case, Champion argues the tool is vital for equity.

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At Minnesota’s Capitol, a Fight Over Fraud Reform and the Power of the Purse

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Memory, Media, and the Politics of Narrative

The Unwritten Record shows how MN’s polite history erased Black experiences to hide gaps, like a 52% homeownership divide. Selective memory shields unequal policy.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Memory, Media, and the Politics of Narrative

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

Coon Rapids Invites Residents to Shape the Next Decade of Parks and Recreation

Coon Rapids hosts an open house March 9, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Civic Center for its 10-year park plan. Residents can weigh in on trails, Al Flynn Park, and asset maintenance.

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Coon Rapids Invites Residents to Shape the Next Decade of Parks and Recreation

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

Coon Rapids Turns the Page: From a Decade of Building to a Decade of Stewardship

Coon Rapids hosts an open house March 9, 5 to 7 p.m., for its 10-year park plan. The focus moves from building to stewardship and trail connectivity. #CoonRapids #Parks

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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