Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: Mother’s Day Weekend Edition, May 9–10, 2026 Twin Cities Mother’s Day weekend brings concerts, theater, festivals, sports, food events, and family activities across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Opens Registration for 2026 Safety Camp Focused on Fire, Water, Internet and Emergency Preparedness Coon Rapids has opened registration for its 2026 Safety Camp, teaching youth emergency preparedness, fire, water, bike, and internet safety. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Opens Applications for 2026 Citizens Academy Program Offering Behind-the-Scenes Look at Public Safety Operations Blaine has opened applications for its free nine-week Citizens Academy, offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at public safety operations. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Mari Harris to Headline Mother’s Day Evening Performance at Nightingale in Minneapolis Mari Harris will headline a Mother’s Day performance May 10 at Nightingale in Minneapolis, featuring live music, dining, and community celebration. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Task Force Inc. Hosting Community Drive-Thru Food Distribution Saturday in Brooklyn Center Task Force Inc. will host a free drive-thru food distribution May 9 in Brooklyn Center to support families facing rising food and living costs. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sanford Health, North Memorial Health Announce Merger Agreement in Major Reshaping of Minnesota Healthcare Landscape Sanford Health and North Memorial Health plan a major merger, reshaping Minnesota healthcare with a proposed $600 million investment Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Return of IFest-MN and the Future of Shared Minnesota Life IFest-MN’s return reflects Minnesota’s changing identity, using culture, food, and shared civic space to reconnect communities across differences Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids City Council Discusses Surveillance Concerns Amid Public Safety and Infrastructure Proposals Coon Rapids weighs expanded park surveillance, infrastructure upgrades, and major reconstruction projects amid growing resident privacy concerns Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Fires Director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office Minnesota fires MMIR Office Director Guadalupe Lopez, raising new concerns about leadership stability, cultural competency, and state support systems Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Launches Public Engagement for Major Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Plan Brooklyn Park launches public input process for major Brooklyn Boulevard redevelopment tied to housing, transit, safety, and economic growth Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Mayor Frey Renominates Brian O’Hara for Second Term as Minneapolis Police Chief Mayor Frey renominates Brian O’Hara as Minneapolis police chief, setting up a contentious City Council confirmation battle over reform and accountability Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Registration Opens for 2026 Minnesota State Fair Competitions Registration opens for 2026 Minnesota State Fair competitions, featuring contests in art, baking, livestock, music, crafts, and more statewide categories Tom Akaolisa Editor