Coon Rapids Mon. May 18 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | WORLD CUP 2026: The New Nations, The Debutants, Returnees, and Football’s Expanding Frontier World Cup 2026 reflects football’s expanding global reach as debutants and returning nations reshape the sport’s traditional power structure. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. May 18 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Legislature Pushes Through Sweeping Wave of Bills in Chaotic Final Hours of Session Minnesota lawmakers advanced major bills on infrastructure, cannabis, education, conservation, healthcare, and state technology in the session’s final hours. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. May 18 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | “The Fallen Guardians of Peace”: Anoka County Honors Officers Lost in the Line of Duty During National Police Week Anoka County honored officers killed in the line of duty during National Police Week, remembering decades of sacrifice across multiple law enforcement agencies. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. May 18 2026 The Power of Her: Natalie Beazer is building an oasis for neurodivergent adults in the landscape of Minnesota’s fragmented disability care. Natalie Beazer’s NeuroNest initiative is reimagining disability care through community-centered housing, neurodiversity advocacy, and multi-generational support. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. May 18 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Attorney General Ellison Secures Emergency Court Order After Minnesota Utility Allegedly Shut Off Power to Resident Dependent on Life-Sustaining Medical Equipment Attorney General Keith Ellison secured an emergency court order restoring power to a Minnesota resident dependent on life-sustaining medical equipment. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Mon. May 18 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Launches Traffic Safety Week Ahead of Minnesota’s “100 Deadliest Days” of Summer Driving Blaine launched Traffic Safety Week to curb distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, and crashes ahead of Minnesota’s deadliest summer travel season. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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