1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (590+ words) In Coon Rapids, that seasonal ritual officially resumed this week as the City of Coon Rapids announced the reopening of the Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad, one of the north metro's most heavily used warm-weather recreation destinations. Located at 11002 Crooked Lake…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (193+ words) The "Early Childhood Leaders of Color Meetup," presented by Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI), is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11: 00 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m. at Lutunji's Palate, located at 1400 Park Avenue #1010 in Minneapolis. According to event organizers, the gathering is designed…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (77+ words) Coon Rapids Fire Department and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive May 28 as hospitals continue facing ongoing blood supply needs....

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (655+ words) On Saturday, May 23, Task Force Inc. will host a large-scale community Drive-Thru Food Distribution event aimed at assisting low-income households, immigrant families, seniors, and residents navigating persistent food insecurity throughout the northwest metro region. According to event information released by…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1235+ words) The weekend also carries civic and historical weight in Minneapolis as George Floyd remembrance programming continues around the anniversary of his murder, while Memorial Day observances across the metro offer families, veterans, and visitors opportunities for public reflection. Here is…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (717+ words) Because the facility already operates under a regular Sunday and Monday closure schedule, the temporary holiday shutdown will extend through the long weekend before normal operations resume Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a. m. For many residents across Anoka County, the closure represents more…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (712+ words) The increase, approved May 20 during a Board of Trustees meeting in St. Paul, will take effect beginning with the Fall 2026 semester and applies across Minnesota State's expansive network of 33 colleges and universities operating on 54 campuses statewide. The decision follows last…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (665+ words) Children laughed as they climbed into police vehicles. Officers answered a steady stream of questions. Tactical vests were passed from one curious student to another. At one point, even Fr. Thomas Dufner found himself trying on police gear as the…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (858+ words) Behind a dominant performance from All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan and decisive home runs from Victor Caratini and Ryan Kreidler, Minnesota defeated the Houston Astros 4-1 at Target Field, securing the deciding game of the three-game series and continuing an encouraging recent…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (851+ words) In addition to the prison term, Bock was ordered to repay approximately $243 million in restitution to the federal government. Inside the courtroom, Bock appeared in a bright green jail uniform as she addressed the judge before sentencing. "I don't have…...