Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | Easter in Minnesota: Faith, Community, and the Meaning of Renewal Easter in Minnesota reflects faith, uncertainty, and quiet renewal, as people gather, reflect, and carry personal burdens while choosing connection and hope. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Charges Filed in School Firearm Case Raise Broader Questions About Safety, Law, and Youth Risk Anoka County files charges after a firearm was found at Anoka High School, highlighting rising school safety concerns, legal risks, and youth access to weapons. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: A System Under Strain as Healthcare Crisis, Provider Power Shift, and Hospital Instability Converge at the Capitol Minnesota faces a healthcare crisis as rising costs, provider unionization, and hospital instability converge, pushing lawmakers toward urgent system reforms. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA: National Guard Deployment During Operation Metro Surge Estimated at $5.2 Million Minnesota’s National Guard deployment during Operation Metro Surge is estimated at $5.2 million, as officials review broader public safety and economic impacts. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Wild Clinch Playoff Berth with 5-2 Win Over Vancouver Minnesota Wild clinched a playoff berth with a 5-2 win over Vancouver, powered by Boldy and Hartman, securing another postseason spot in the West. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BROOKLYN PARK: Search Continues for Missing, Endangered Man Jontae Lee Search continues for endangered 27-year-old Jontae Lee, last seen March 10 in Brooklyn Park, as police urge public help and review of surveillance footage. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: April 3 ~ April 5, 2026 Twin Cities weekend features packed events including Twins opening series, concerts, theater, and festivals, reflecting a full return to high spring activity. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026 Coon Rapids Recycling Center Closed For Easter Starting Saturday April 4 Coon Rapids Recycling Center is closed April 4 for Easter, reopening April 7, pausing key disposal services during peak spring cleanup season. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY: Earth Month 2026 - A Citywide Effort Rooted in Action, Stewardship, and the Power of Trees Coon Rapids marks Earth Month 2026 with weekly sustainability themes, led by a tree-focused kickoff and city tree sale to expand the urban canopy. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY IMPACT: Connection Church Expands 2026 Grocery Giveaway, Offering Monthly Food Support Across the Twin Cities Connection Church’s 2026 Grocery Giveaway offers free monthly food distributions in Inver Grove Heights, providing consistent, accessible support to Twin Cities families. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026 BLAINE POLICE WARN OF SPRING SURGE IN LOST PETS AS WARM WEATHER RETURNS Blaine police warn of a spring surge in lost pets, urging ID tags, microchips, licensing, and secure fences to improve recovery and prevent animals from going missing. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Issue Missing Person Alert for 68-Year-Old Woman; Public Asked to Assist in Metro-Area Search Coon Rapids police seek help locating 68-year-old Lynda Sweet, last seen in distinctive clothing and possibly in Northeast Minneapolis or St. Anthony. Tom Akaolisa Editor