Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026 SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | Everybody Needed Rest. So Naturally We Made The Weekend Stressful. Philosophy Jane explores why Americans turn long weekends into exhausting emotional marathons while still searching for rest, connection, memory, and joy. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026 Coon Rapids Advances $9.99 Million Infrastructure Bond as City Balances Growth, Public Safety, and Civic Pressure Coon Rapids advanced a $9.99 million infrastructure bond package while debating public safety technology, civic identity, emergency preparedness, and long-term growth pressures. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026 Minnesota Choral Leadership Takes National Stage At Lincoln Center’s Sing Democracy 250 Concert Minnesota choral leadership will take the national stage at Lincoln Center as G. Phillip Shoultz III conducts the Sing Democracy 250 concert. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | From Minnesota Ice to the International Game: Hank Nagel’s Hockey Journey Beyond the Spotlight Minnesota hockey player Hank Nagel rebuilt his career through injury, burnout, and international travel, transforming hockey into resilience and rediscovery. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026 Minnesota Orders Immediate Suspension Of East Bethel Youth Psychiatric Facility Amid Safety Allegations Minnesota regulators ordered the immediate suspension of an East Bethel youth psychiatric facility after investigators alleged systemic safety and resident protection failures. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. May 24 2026 Four Suspects Escape Into Woods After Armed Carjacking, Police Pursuit, And Crash In Brooklyn Park Four suspects escaped into wooded terrain in Brooklyn Park after an armed Dinkytown carjacking, police pursuit, crash, and large multi-agency search operation. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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