Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 25 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: April 25 ~ April 26, 2026 Twin Cities weekend guide highlights packed April 25–26 lineup with sports, festivals, theater, and concerts across Minneapolis and St. Paul Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 25 2026 Coon Rapids Approves $10.1 Million Northdale Reconstruction Project Following Sidewalk Dispute Coon Rapids approves $10.1M Northdale reconstruction, adopting one-side sidewalk compromise after resident concerns over property impact Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 25 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Lawmakers, Educators Advance Statewide Insurance Pool Proposal as School Health Costs Rise Minnesota lawmakers advance statewide school employee insurance pool to stabilize rising health costs and reduce district-level volatility Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 25 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Lawmakers Advance Proposal to Create Event Fund for Major Sporting Bids Minnesota lawmakers consider event fund to boost bids for major sporting events, using tax revenue from hosted events to finance future opportunities Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 25 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesotans Urged to Safely Dispose of Unused Medications During Take Back Day Minnesotans urged to dispose of unused medications during April 25 Take Back Day, offering free, anonymous drop-off sites statewide Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 25 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota House Passes Bill Targeting AI “Nudification” Technology; Senate Action Pending Minnesota House passes bill targeting AI “nudification” tools, advancing civil penalties and restrictions as Senate review awaits Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: The Caleb Banks Bet: Inside the Vikings’ Defining Gamble to Rebuild the Defensive Front Vikings’ Caleb Banks pick reflects high-upside gamble to rebuild interior defense, with success hinging on durability and long-term development Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Ice Center Hosts Annual Spring Ice Show Featuring “Decades on Ice” Coon Rapids Ice Center hosts “Decades on Ice” spring show, featuring 100+ skaters in annual community skating showcase Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Overnight Closure Advances Final Phase of Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge in Coon Rapids Coon Rapids completes key bridge phase after overnight closure, advancing Port Riverwalk pedestrian overpass toward June opening Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Community Services Officers Safely Relocate Bullsnake During Service Call Coon Rapids officers safely relocate 4-foot bullsnake, highlighting role of Community Services Officers in wildlife and non-emergency calls Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Administrative Professionals for Operational Support Anoka County Sheriff’s Office honors 40+ administrative staff, recognizing their essential role in daily operations and public safety support Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Highlight Victim Support Partnerships, Swear in Three New Officers Blaine Police recognize victim support partners and swear in three new officers, highlighting community outreach and staffing efforts Tom Akaolisa Editor