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6 hours ago

Deadline Nears for City’s 2026 Arbor Day Tree and Native Plant Sale | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids Arbor Day sale ends April 17 or sooner if sold out, offering discounted trees and native plants to expand canopy and support pollinators.

Deadline approaching.

Coon Rapids’ 2026 Arbor Day tree and native plant sale is nearing its cutoff, offering residents discounted trees and pollinator-friendly plants on a first-come basis.

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7 hours ago

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Property Technicians During National Appreciation Week | MinneapoliMedia Anoka County Sheriff’s Office honors evidence technicians managing 40,000 items, ensuring chain of custody and supporting investigations during appreciation week.

Behind every case is a system few see.

Anoka County honors its property and evidence technicians managing 40,000+ items, ensuring chain of custody and supporting investigations across the region.

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7 hours ago

Minnesota Twins Complete Four-Game Sweep of Tigers with 3–1 Win at Target Field | MinneapoliMedia Twins beat Tigers 3–1 to complete a four-game sweep, improving to 7–6 as late hitting and strong pitching boost early-season momentum.

A statement sweep.

The Minnesota Twins complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers, capped by a 3–1 win and a late-game surge that signals early-season momentum.

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16 hours ago

Minnesota Senate Passes Bill to Rename Community Solar Garden Program After Melissa Hortman | MinneapoliMedia Minnesota Senate passes bill to rename community solar program after Melissa Hortman; measure now awaits governor’s signature.

A legacy move at the Capitol.

Minnesota Senate passes a bill to rename the community solar garden program in honor of Melissa Hortman, now awaiting the governor’s signature.

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17 hours ago

Weekly Friday Food Distribution in Coon Rapids Operates Under No-Barrier Access Model | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids weekly Friday food distribution offers free groceries with no ID or requirements, serving all residents through a no-barrier access model until supplies run out.

No barriers. No questions. Just access.

A weekly Friday food distribution in Coon Rapids is providing free groceries to anyone in need, redefining how community support reaches people.

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18 hours ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Businesses That Hold More Than Commerce – The Quiet Systems Powering Community Survival | MinneapoliMedia Small businesses act as informal support systems, providing connection, cultural continuity, and stability beyond commerce, often unrecognized in economic data.

Businesses do more than sell.

They shape identity, create access, and hold community memory in ways rarely recorded but deeply felt.

This is The Unwritten Record.

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1 day ago

Coon Rapids Police to Host Drug Take-Back Event April 25 | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids Police will host a free, anonymous drug take-back April 25, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., for safe disposal of unused medications to reduce misuse and environmental harm.

A simple step that saves lives.

Coon Rapids Police will host a free, anonymous drug take-back event April 25, helping residents safely dispose of unused medications and reduce misuse risks.

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1 day ago

Joe’s Sports Bar, Pizza and African Deli to Replace Godfather’s Pizza in Brooklyn Park | MinneapoliMedia Godfather’s Pizza in Brooklyn Park closed March 22, 2026. Entrepreneur Joe Jarbah will reopen it as Joe’s Sports Bar, Pizza and African Deli in summer 2026.

A new chapter in Brooklyn Park.

Joe’s Sports Bar, Pizza and African Deli will replace a long-standing Godfather’s Pizza, blending African cuisine with classic bar fare in a reimagined local space.

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1 day ago

Final Phase of Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Construction Underway in Coon Rapids | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids resumes final phase of $6.5M pedestrian bridge over busy boulevard, improving trail safety and connectivity, with public opening expected June 2026.

Final phase underway.
Coon Rapids pushes forward on the Port Riverwalk pedestrian bridge, a key safety project separating trail users from heavy traffic and connecting the regional trail system. Read: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid...
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1 day ago

Shiloh Cares Food Shelf Provides Food Access and Integrated Services in North Minneapolis | MinneapoliMedia Shiloh Cares Food Shelf in North Minneapolis provides free groceries, meals, and on-site services, including health, safety, and county support, to reduce access barriers.

Food. Dignity. Opportunity.

Shiloh Cares Food Shelf is expanding beyond access, integrating services that connect food, youth employment, and community stability in North Minneapolis.

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1 day ago

Coon Rapids to Host Church of Cash Tribute Concert Today, April 9 | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids hosts Church of Cash tonight at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center, featuring a Johnny Cash tribute concert.

Live tonight in Coon Rapids.

Church of Cash brings the sound of Johnny Cash to the Civic Center as part of the city’s concert series, a night of classic country and community gathering.

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1 day ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: A Tax on Wealth, A Test of Direction – A State Confronts the Limits of Its Economic Model | MinneapoliMedia Minnesota weighs HF 4616, a 1% tax on wealth above $10M, testing how to fund public needs while balancing economic stability and taxpayer behavior.

A wealth tax. A defining moment.

Minnesota’s proposed tax on assets over $10M is more than policy, it’s a test of the state’s economic direction, equity, and long-term stability.

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2 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: Gov. Walz Calls for Legislative Email Transparency Amid Fraud Scrutiny and Rising Tensions at the Capitol | MinneapoliMedia Gov. Walz urges lawmakers to open legislative emails to public records, as fraud scrutiny intensifies debate over transparency, oversight, and accountability.

Should lawmakers’ emails be public? Gov. Tim Walz says yes, pushing for transparency as scrutiny over fraud and accountability grows.
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2 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS: Final Phase Begins on Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge as City Targets June Opening | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids begins final work on the Port Riverwalk pedestrian bridge, targeting a June opening to improve safety and connect regional trail systems.

Final phase begins at Coon Rapids’ Port Riverwalk, moving a long-planned redevelopment closer to completion and reshaping the city’s riverfront corridor.
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2 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Anoka County to Host Drug Take Back Event as Part of National Effort to Reduce Misuse and Improve Safety | MinneapoliMedia Anoka County will host a Drug Take Back Day April 25, offering safe, anonymous disposal of unused medications to reduce misuse, overdose risk, and environmental harm.

Unused meds at home are a risk. Anoka County’s Drug Take Back Day offers safe, anonymous disposal to prevent misuse, overdose, and harm.
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2 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Iyonna Ross on Responsibility, Self-Discovery, and the Work of Becoming | MinneapoliMedia Iyonna Ross, a self-discovery coach, shares a journey shaped by responsibility, growth, and purpose, guiding young women through self-awareness and intentional living.

Responsibility shaped her early. Purpose shaped who she became.
Iyonna Ross on growth, boundaries, and the work of becoming.
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2 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: House DFL Elects Rep. Zack Stephenson as Caucus Leader as Party Navigates Post-Hortman Transition | MinneapoliMedia House DFL elects Zack Stephenson as caucus leader, navigating a tied Legislature and honoring Melissa Hortman’s legacy amid policy and leadership challenges.

Minnesota House Democrats have elected Rep. Zack Stephenson as caucus leader, stepping into a role shaped by tragedy and a sharply divided Legislature.
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2 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: Protecting Vulnerable Minnesotans from Fraud While Preserving the Safety Net | MinneapoliMedia Minnesota faces a defining test as it tackles major fraud in social services, balancing stronger oversight with protecting access for vulnerable residents.

Who is protected and who is left exposed? This editorial confronts the reality facing Minnesota’s most vulnerable and the choices defining this moment.
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3 days ago

Coon Rapids to Host Bike Rodeo Focused on Youth Safety and Skill Building | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids hosts a free Bike Rodeo at Lions Coon Creek Park, teaching youth safe riding skills through hands-on stations, obstacle courses, and bike fitting.

Bikes. Helmets. Real-world skills.
Coon Rapids is hosting a Bike Rodeo to teach youth how to ride safely, from obstacle courses to traffic awareness.
It’s hands-on. It’s practical. It’s about prevention.
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3 days ago

988 Lifeline: The Three-Digit Number Reshaping America’s Mental Health Response | MinneapoliMedia 988 Lifeline offers 24/7 free, confidential crisis support nationwide, but uneven awareness remains a key challenge despite rising demand and millions of annual contacts.

3 digits. 24/7. A lifeline.
The 988 Lifeline is reshaping America’s response to mental health crises, connecting people to immediate, confidential support.
Demand is rising. Stakes higher.
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3 days ago

Immigrant Rapid Response Fund Concludes Emergency Phase After Distributing $12 Million Across Minnesota | MinneapoliMedia Minnesota’s Immigrant Rapid Response Fund distributed $12M to 140 groups, concluding its emergency phase after rapid fundraising and statewide support.

Minnesota’s Immigrant Rapid Response Fund has concluded its emergency phase after a historic statewide response. The need hasn’t ended. What comes next will define recovery.
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3 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Builders of Minnesota: Inside Firnela - From Four Years in Silence to a Minnesota Launch That Could Reshape Hospitality Work | MinneapoliMedia Firnela launches in Minnesota after four years, offering a staffing platform that connects vetted workers and businesses, aiming to reshape hospitality labor.

Built over 4 years, failed twice, rebuilt again. Firnela launches in Minnesota, aiming to reshape how hospitality staffing works.
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3 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: As Lawmakers Return, Minnesota Enters the Defining Stretch of Its 2026 Legislative Session | MinneapoliMedia Minnesota lawmakers return to a divided Capitol facing gridlock, with key decisions on bonding, affordability, and oversight hinging on bipartisan compromise.

Lawmakers return to St. Paul with little time and high stakes, gridlock, division, and decisions that will shape Minnesota’s path forward.
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4 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA: Kickoff to Summer at the Fair Returns for Sixth Year at State Fairgrounds | MinneapoliMedia Kickoff to Summer at the Fair returns May 21-24, offering a smaller, timed-entry State Fair experience with food, music, and attractions in Falcon Heights.

“Kickoff to Summer at the Fair” returns May 21–24, offering fair food, shopping, and rides with lighter crowds ahead of the main event.
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4 days ago

COON RAPIDS TO HOST HOME ELECTRIFICATION WORKSHOP AS STATEWIDE INITIATIVE EXPANDS | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids will host a free April 14 workshop to help residents transition to electric home systems, covering heat pumps, costs, incentives, and clean energy planning.

Coon Rapids will host a free home electrification workshop April 14, helping residents explore efficient electric upgrades, costs, and incentives.
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4 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA: Oklahoma Bounty Hunters Charged After Replica Firearms Incident in Minneapolis | MinneapoliMedia Two Oklahoma men face felony charges after using replica firearms in Minneapolis incidents, raising concerns over public safety and lack of bounty hunter oversight.

Two Oklahoma bounty hunters face charges after allegedly pointing replica firearms at civilians in Minneapolis, raising serious safety and oversight concerns.
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4 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA: Hennepin Healthcare Co-Administrator Resigns Amid Governance Conflict and Deepening Financial Crisis | MinneapoliMedia Hennepin Healthcare co-administrator Kevin Croston resigns after citing governance conflicts, as the system faces deep financial strain and leadership uncertainty.

Hennepin Healthcare’s co-administrator has stepped down after just months, as leadership turnover and financial strain continue to shape Minnesota’s largest safety-net system.
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4 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | THE POWER OF HER: Se’Anna R. Johnson - Restoration, Responsibility, and the Work Taking Shape in Minnesota | MinneapoliMedia Se’Anna Johnson’s work in Minnesota centers on restorative education, using creativity and connection to help individuals reflect, engage, and build community.

Se’Anna R. Johnson’s story is one of restoration, navigating loss, rebuilding purpose, and redefining strength through lived experience.
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4 days ago

WORLD CUP 2026 | The World Cup Reimagined - Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What It Means for The Tournament | MinneapoliMedia The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, bringing new nations in while leaving major powers out, reshaping global football’s balance and competitive landscape.

The 2026 World Cup is reimagined: 48 teams, new nations, and a global shift in who gets in and who’s left out. The game is changing.
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5 days ago

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: A System Under Strain as Healthcare Crisis, Provider Power Shift, and Hospital Instability Converge at the Capitol | MinneapoliMedia Minnesota faces a healthcare crisis as rising costs, provider unionization, and hospital instability converge, pushing lawmakers toward urgent system reforms.

Minnesota’s healthcare system is under strain, from rising costs to workforce shortages, putting pressure on access, care delivery, and long-term stability.
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