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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 17 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: The Systems Being Built - How a $4.1 Million Investment at Hennepin Tech Defines Minnesota’s Position in the Race for Semiconductors, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence Hennepin Tech’s $4.1M expansion builds a semiconductor and automation workforce pipeline, positioning Minnesota in advanced manufacturing and AI-driven industry growth. Tom Akaolisa Editor