Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Memorial Day Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 22 ~ 24, 2026 Edition MinneapoliMedia’s Memorial Day weekend guide highlights concerts, festivals, sports, theater, nightlife, family attractions, and remembrance events across the Twin Cities. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026 Coon Rapids Fire Department, American Red Cross Partner For Community Blood Drive Amid Ongoing Need For Donors Coon Rapids Fire Department and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive May 28 as hospitals continue facing ongoing blood supply needs. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026 Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Reopens In Coon Rapids As Summer Returns To Minnesota Communities Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad has reopened in Coon Rapids, welcoming families back for another summer of free outdoor recreation and community gathering. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026 Task Force Inc. To Host Major Drive-Thru Food Distribution In Brooklyn Center Amid Rising Food Insecurity Across Minnesota Task Force Inc. will host a large drive-thru food distribution in Brooklyn Center as Minnesota food insecurity and household cost pressures remain elevated. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026 Blaine Police, State Patrol and Regional Agencies Report Sharp Rise In Traffic Violations During Major Traffic Safety Operation Blaine police and regional agencies reported a sharp rise in speeding, aggressive driving, and traffic violations during a major north metro safety operation. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 23 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Early Childhood Leaders of Color Meetup to Convene Educators and Community Leaders in Minneapolis Early childhood educators and leaders of color will gather in Minneapolis next month for a networking and leadership development meetup hosted by PPGJLI. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 22 ~ 24, 2026 Edition MinneapoliMedia’s Memorial Day weekend guide highlights concerts, festivals, sports, theater, family attractions, nightlife, and remembrance events across the Twin Cities. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Recycling Center To Close Saturday For Memorial Day Weekend Coon Rapids Recycling Center will close Memorial Day weekend as the city highlights recycling, organics composting, reuse programs, and sustainability efforts. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Squad Cars, Tactical Gear, and K9 Gizmo Turn School Day Into Civic Learning Experience At Epiphany Catholic School Squad cars, tactical gear, and K9 Gizmo turned a school day at Epiphany Catholic School into a hands-on civic learning experience with Coon Rapids police. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Feeding Our Future Architect Aimee Bock Sentenced To More Than 41 Years In Prison In Largest Pandemic Fraud Case In U.S. History Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock was sentenced to more than 41 years in prison for orchestrating the largest pandemic fraud scheme in U.S. history. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Joe Ryan Silences Astros As Twins Capture Series Victory At Target Field Joe Ryan dominated Houston as the Twins secured a series win at Target Field behind strong pitching, timely home runs, and shutdown relief work. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 22 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Trustees Approve 6.25% Tuition Increase Amid Rising Costs, Budget Pressures, And Higher Education Funding Debate Minnesota State approved a 6.25% tuition increase across its colleges and universities as campuses confront rising costs, budget deficits, and funding pressures. Tom Akaolisa Editor