Coon Rapids Sun. May 17 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Coon Rapids Prepares for 2026 Fourth of July Celebration as Parade Registration Opens for Signature Summer Tradition Coon Rapids has opened parade registration for its 2026 Fourth of July celebration, launching three days of community events, entertainment, and fireworks. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. May 17 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka-Hennepin School Board Confronts Budget Cuts, Student Safety Concerns, and Curriculum Equity in Defining Spring Session Anoka-Hennepin School Board is balancing budget cuts, student mental health support, anti-bullying protections, and curriculum equity ahead of the next school year. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. May 17 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Catching Up With Minnesota’s Jackson Fuller in the USA: The Season That Changed Everything Minnesota hockey player Jackson Fuller reflects on a transformative season in Poland that reshaped his views on identity, sacrifice, culture, and purpose. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. May 17 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Grace Lutheran Church’s “Family Table” Program Continues Community Mission Amid Rising Food Insecurity Grace Lutheran Church’s monthly “Family Table” program continues providing free meals, fellowship, and community support amid rising food insecurity in the north metro. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. May 17 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Free Tree Giveaway Programs Expand Across the Twin Cities as Cities, Nonprofits Push Urban Canopy Restoration and Environmental Equity Free tree giveaway programs are expanding across the Twin Cities as cities and nonprofits work to restore urban canopy, improve climate resilience, and promote environmental equity Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Department Marks Closing Weekend of National Police Week 2026 With Tribute to Fallen Officers and Commitment to Community Service Coon Rapids Police marked the close of National Police Week by honoring fallen officers and reaffirming commitments to service, compassion, and community trust. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Approves $19 Million Affordable Housing Investment Amid Deepening Regional Housing Pressures Anoka County approved a $19 million affordable housing investment aimed at addressing rising housing costs, shortages, and regional housing instability. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota House Sit-In Over Gun Legislation Exposes Deep Political Divide in Final Hours of 2026 Session Minnesota House Democrats staged an overnight sit-in demanding a vote on gun legislation, exposing deep partisan divisions in the session’s final hours. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Walz, Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal With HCMC Funding, Tax Relief and $1.2 Billion Bonding Package as Session Deadline Nears Walz and legislative leaders reached a late-session budget deal including HCMC funding, tax relief, anti-fraud measures, and a $1.2 billion bonding package. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | “Leaders Are Readers” Event in Saint Paul to Promote Literacy, Leadership, and Youth Engagement Through Literature A Saint Paul literacy event, “Leaders Are Readers,” will promote youth leadership, reading, and community engagement through storytelling and free books. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 15 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 15–17, 2026 Edition MinneapoliMedia’s May 15–17 entertainment guide highlights Art-A-Whirl, live theater, concerts, festivals, sports, comedy, and family events across the Twin Cities. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 15 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Responded to Nearly 4,900 Calls in April as Traffic Enforcement and Medical Emergencies Drove Department Activity Blaine Police responded to nearly 4,900 calls in April, with traffic stops, medical emergencies, and crashes driving much of the department’s activity. Tom Akaolisa Editor