Blaine Police warn of a spring surge in lost pets as warmer weather returns, urging ID tags, microchips, and secure yards to prevent animals from going missing. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #BlaineMN #PetSafety #PublicSafety #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids Police are asking for help locating 68-year-old Lynda Sweet, last believed to be in Northeast Minneapolis or St. Anthony. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #MissingPerson #PublicSafety #MinnesotaNews #CommunityAlert

From festivals and live music to family events and cultural showcases, the Twin Cities weekend is packed with options across every corner of the metro. Full guide: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #TwinCities #WeekendGuide #ThingsToDo #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids Recycling Center is closed Saturday, April 4 for Easter, extending into a multi-day pause before reopening Tuesday at 9 a.m. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #Recycling #PublicService #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids is hiring across Public Works, from seasonal roles to leadership, to strengthen infrastructure, maintenance, and service capacity in a growing city. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #PublicWorks #Infrastructure #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids is expanding its embedded social worker program, offering drop-in sessions that connect residents to mental health, housing, and support services without barriers. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #PublicSafety #MentalHealth #MNNews

13 years later, the killing of Doua Yang remains unresolved, a case that continues to raise questions and call for answers in Minnesota. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #ColdCase #Justice #PublicSafety #MinnesotaNews

Blaine Police are highlighting local resources for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, urging survivors and the community to know support is available and within reach. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #PublicSafety #SexualAssaultAwareness #MinnesotaNews

Minnesota has launched a statewide distracted driving crackdown, with enforcement and education efforts aimed at reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities this April. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #PublicSafety #DistractedDriving #MinnesotaNews #RoadSafety

Good Friday is not about answers, it is about reflection. What we carry, what we endure, and what we choose in the face of it all. Read more: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #GoodFriday #Reflection #Community #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids is opening City Hall to artists through a rotating exhibition, bringing local creativity into everyday civic spaces and expanding public access to art. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #PublicArt #Community #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids has expanded recycling access with new spring and summer hours, giving residents more time to manage cleanouts, renovations, and seasonal waste. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #Recycling #Sustainability #MinnesotaNews

47 years later, the death of Jeanine Gay Warden remains unsolved, a case that still lingers in Anoka County and continues to call for answers. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #ColdCase #AnokaCounty #Justice #MinnesotaNews

Honored 2 Help launches its “Tap In” series in Brooklyn Park, connecting residents to real pathways to homeownership through direct guidance, resources, and community support. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #BrooklynPark #Homeownership #Community #MNNews

Gas prices are rising, but the real story is what follows, higher costs, tighter budgets, and quiet shifts across Minnesota households and businesses. Read more: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #MinnesotaMatters #Economy #CostOfLiving #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids is expanding Public Works capacity, hiring a Utilities Maintenance Operator to sustain water and sewer systems serving over 63,000 residents. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #Infrastructure #PublicWorks #MinnesotaNews

MnDOT has launched its 2026 construction season, advancing major road and bridge projects across Minnesota to improve safety, repair aging infrastructure, and ease congestion. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #MnDOT #Infrastructure #Transportation #MNNews

“Move Over. Save Lives.” Behind Minnesota’s Ted Foss Law is a split-second decision that can mean life or death on the roadside. Read more: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #PublicSafety #MoveOverLaw #MinnesotaNews #RoadSafety

Minnesota’s passenger rail future is at a crossroads as federal Republicans push to cut funding for the NLX and Blue Line Extension, putting billions in planned investment at risk. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #Transportation #MinnesotaPolitics #MNNews

When a child is sent home, what is lost? A classroom seat or something deeper about belonging, safety, and the future Minnesota is choosing to build. Read more: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #MinnesotaMatters #Education #StudentSafety #MinnesotaNews

At Sabathani, Youth Wellness Day brings young people together for healing, connection, and real tools to navigate stress, mental health, and daily life challenges. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #YouthWellness #MentalHealth #Community #MinnesotaNews

Minnesota’s first off-road vehicle campground will open June 12, marking a major step in expanding outdoor recreation and supporting a fast-growing OHV community. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #OutdoorRecreation #Minnesota #Tourism #MinnesotaNews

Brooklyn Park is deploying rental aid and business support after Operation Metro Surge, working to stabilize housing, protect local businesses, and preserve community trust. Story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #BrooklynPark #PublicSafety #EconomicStability #MNNews

Coon Rapids Police are urging residents to park in well-lit areas, lock vehicles, and remove valuables as simple steps to reduce opportunistic vehicle theft. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #PublicSafety #CrimePrevention #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids is hiring a skilled Public Works mechanic, a role critical to maintaining police, fire, and city fleet vehicles that keep daily services running. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #PublicWorks #Infrastructure #MinnesotaNews

Totino-Grace held the line in a 72–70 thriller over DeLaSalle, securing its fourth state title in five years and cementing a modern Minnesota basketball dynasty. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #TotinoGrace #HighSchoolBasketball #MinnesotaSports #MNNews

A tribute to the women of Minnesota, those who built, carried, protected, and sustained the state, shaping its past and continuing to define its future today. Read more: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #WomensHistoryMonth #Leadership #Community #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids has opened its Spring Skating School, expanding access to all ages as the Ice Center extends the season with structured lessons from April 6–May 11. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #YouthSports #Community #MinnesotaNews

Nearly 200 Champlin Park students raised about $18K at their Polar Plunge, turning cold water into real support for Unified programs and Special Olympics Minnesota. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #ChamplinPark #CommunityImpact #StudentLeadership #MNNews

Minnesota is reconsidering its K–3 suspension ban as rising classroom disruptions and safety concerns push lawmakers to revisit discipline policy for young students. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #Education #MinnesotaPolitics #StudentSafety #MinnesotaNews

State Rep. Elliott Engen was arrested on suspicion of DWI, raising legal and political questions as the Minnesota lawmaker faces scrutiny and potential consequences. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #MinnesotaPolitics #DWI #PublicAccountability #MinnesotaNews

The women who shaped Minnesota did more than contribute, they built its schools, expanded its rights, and redefined its institutions across generations. Read more: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #WomensHistoryMonth #Leadership #History #MinnesotaNews

In exam rooms and mosques, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is fighting misinformation and protecting children’s health, one conversation at a time. Read more: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #PowerOfHer #PublicHealth #Leadership #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids’ 2026 Tree & Native Plant Sale is now open, giving residents direct access to discounted trees, shrubs, and pollinator-friendly plants through April 17 or until sold out. Full story: tinyurl.com/3adht2tm #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #Sustainability #Environment

Minnesota lawmakers have entered the Easter/Passover break, pausing a high-stakes session as major policy battles await their return in April. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #MinnesotaPolitics #Legislature #PublicPolicy #MinnesotaNews

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing Hortman memorial legislation in a rare bipartisan moment, honoring a legacy shaped by leadership, service, and tragedy. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #MinnesotaPolitics #PublicService #Legislation #MinnesotaNews

Maple Grove’s first licensed cannabis dispensary is now open, marking a turning point as Minnesota’s adult-use market moves from policy to storefront reality. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CannabisIndustry #MapleGrove #EconomicDevelopment #MinnesotaNews

The women who kept Minnesota alive built care systems before they existed, holding families, health, and dignity together long before institutions caught up. Read more: #MinneapoliMedia #WomensHistoryMonth #Community #PublicHealth #MinnesotaNews

Coon Rapids Ice Center’s annual ice show returns, continuing a 35-year tradition that brings together skaters of all ages in a celebration of skill, community, and performance. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #IceShow #Community #MinnesotaNews

Blaine Police spotlight their Mental Health Coordinator, highlighting a shift toward crisis care, follow-up support, and prevention alongside traditional policing. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #BlaineMN #MentalHealth #PublicSafety #MinnesotaNews

Anoka County is expanding its Everbridge alert system, urging residents to sign up for faster, location-based emergency notifications delivered by text, phone, and email. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #AnokaCounty #PublicSafety #EmergencyAlerts #MNNews

Nearly 50 years later, the 1976 killing of Roger Ralph Weibye remains unsolved, a case that still lingers in Anoka County’s memory and calls for answers. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #ColdCase #AnokaCounty #TrueCrime #MinnesotaNews

From Anime Detour to major rallies and citywide events, the Twin Cities weekend is packed with movement, culture, and choices that will shape how you experience it. Full guide: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #TwinCities #WeekendGuide #ThingsToDo #MinnesotaNews

The women who carried Minnesota did more than endure, they preserved culture, sustained families, and held communities together across generations when systems could not. Read more: tinyurl.com/5yvpdrez #MinneapoliMedia #WomensHistoryMonth #Community #Leadership #MNNews

Coon Rapids will host a home electrification workshop, helping residents navigate clean energy upgrades from heat pumps to induction stoves as Minnesota pushes toward a carbon-free future. Full story tinyurl.com/5567kmz5 #MinneapoliMedia #CoonRapids #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

A ninja warrior-style training facility is coming to Brooklyn Park, signaling growth in youth fitness, recreation, and community-centered sports infrastructure. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #BrooklynPark #YouthSports #Fitness #MinnesotaNews

Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy signals a narrow path forward on gun violence bills, as political divides and a split Legislature continue to constrain what can pass. Full story: minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #MinnesotaPolitics #GunViolence #PublicSafety #MNNews

From matrons in the 1800s to today’s commanders, women reshaped policing in Minnesota, expanding roles, breaking barriers, and redefining public safety across generations. Details minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapid... #MinneapoliMedia #WomensHistoryMonth #PublicSafety #Leadership #MinnesotaNews

Minnesota’s tax season enters its final stretch as the April 15 deadline approaches, with millions still expected to file in the coming weeks. Full story: tinyurl.com/mryfrtt4 #MinneapoliMedia #TaxSeason #Minnesota #IRS #FinancialPlanning

The women holding Minnesota together do work that rarely gets named but keeps communities intact, from caregiving to organizing to sustaining families through crisis. Read more: tinyurl.com/jfryjnjb #MinneapoliMedia #WomensHistoryMonth #Community #Leadership #MinnesotaNews