🌱 How Coon Rapids’ House leader is shaping this year’s big State Capitol deal
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In today's newsletter:
- How Coon Rapids’ House leader is shaping this year’s big State Capitol deal
- Coon Rapids community remembers the life of Janet Mary Gilbertson
Also on today's calendar: Live Music @ Jellybean & Julia's BBQ and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 29 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and chilly, temps: high: 44, low: 30.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• House leaders search for middle ground, term first negotiations 'encouraging' (mn.gov) — Coon Rapids’ own Rep. Zack Stephenson is helping lead delicate State Capitol negotiations over saving Hennepin County Medical Center, a bonding bill, and school safety funding. In a tied Minnesota House, he and Speaker Lisa Demuth both described their first meeting with Gov. Tim Walz as encouraging, saying they see enough common ground to potentially finish the session successfully. 
• Janet Gilbertson, 84, Obituary – 4/2/2026 (delanoheraldjournal.com) — Coon Rapids is mourning longtime resident Janet “Jan” Mary Gilbertson, 84, whose funeral Mass will be held April 27 at the Church of Epiphany on 111th Avenue NW. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, CPA, and active Catholic, she was remembered for her generosity, deep faith, famous Sloppy Joes, and the warmth she shared with family, friends, and her church community.
📸 Around Coon Rapids
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★ Featured events ★
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Eli Gardiner Band at Jelly Bean and Julias
Jellybean and Julia's BBQ, 2501 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Style Show & Luncheon
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar , 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd. , Coon Rapids
11:00 am -
Meet the Social Worker
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar , 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd. , Coon Rapids
11:00 am -
Arts Commission Meeting
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar , 11155 Robinson Dr , Coon Rapids
6:00 pm -
City Council Meeting
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar , 11155 Robinson Dr , Coon Rapids
7:00 pm -
Spring Ice Show
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar , 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd. , Coon Rapids
6:45 pm -
Live Music @ Jellybean & Julia's BBQ
Jellybean and Julia's BBQ , 2501 Coon Rapids Blvd NW , Coon Rapids
7:00 pm -
Spring Ice Show
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar , 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd. , Coon Rapids
7:15 pm
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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3rd Friday Sunrise
Route 47 Pub & Grub , 7820 University Ave NE , Fridley
7:30 am -
Movies for Grown-Ups
Brooklyn Park Library , 8600 Zane Avenue North , Brooklyn Park
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Softball: G/V
Central Park , Ramsey, MN
4:15 pm -
Baseball: V
PACT Charter School Anoka, MN 55303
4:15 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
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Little ones need to be entertained? Coon Rapids High School is putting on the musical Cinderella! Join us to see this MAGICAL production!! (Nextdoor Off Wedgewood) - Celebrate World Art Day in Carrollton.
Celebrate World Art Day today (4/15) by indulging in Carrollton's vibrant arts and culture. From captivating programs to exciting events, the City of… (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Anoka
- High School Recap: Jones, Engelter slug Anoka softball to opening win (hometownsource.com)
Blaine
- Bids opened this morning for reconstruction of Highway 65 in Blaine (insightnews.com)
- Royals softball starts with undefeated week (hometownsource.com)
- DHS integrity bill to combat Medicaid fraud hits snag in committee (fox9.com)
St. Paul
- Flesh-Eating Parasite Prompts New Pet Rules In Minnesota (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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