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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 7 – 8, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features an expanded November 7–8 guide to holiday markets, concerts, sports, arts and family activities across the metro.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 7 – 8, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Artificial Intelligence Is Supposed to Make Life Easier. So Why Is Everybody Worried About Losing Their Jobs?

Cranky Don Joe questions AI's promises of efficiency and job security as Larry's elaborate demonstrations fail to solve a simple household repair.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Artificial Intelligence Is Supposed to Make Life Easier. So Why Is Everybody Worried About Losing Their Jobs?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Dedicates Highway 610 to Melissa and Mark Hortman, Honoring Their Lives and Public Service

Minnesota dedicated Highway 610 as the Hortman Memorial Highway, honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman with a permanent tribute in the Northwest Metro.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Dedicates Highway 610 to Melissa and Mark Hortman, Honoring Their Lives and Public Service

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Spring Lake Park Mayoral Election Ends in 1,401-1,401 Tie, Leaving Winner to Be Determined by Lot

Spring Lake Park's mayoral election ended in a 1,401-1,401 tie between Robert Nelson and Halyn Roth, with the winner expected to be determined by lot.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Spring Lake Park Mayoral Election Ends in 1,401-1,401 Tie, Leaving Winner to Be Determined by Lot

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Keith Ellison Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Federal Medicaid Work Requirements and Threatened Funding Cuts

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins a three-state lawsuit challenging federal Medicaid work requirements and threatened funding cuts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Keith Ellison Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Federal Medicaid Work Requirements and Threatened Funding Cuts

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Voters Approve Tenant Right-to-Repair Measure, Expanding Options When Landlords Fail to Address Problems

Saint Paul voters approved a right-to-repair measure expanding tenants' options when landlords delay maintenance, with implementation details still to come.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Voters Approve Tenant Right-to-Repair Measure, Expanding Options When Landlords Fail to Address Problems

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Maple Grove Hospital Announces $500 Million Expansion as Emergency Visits More Than Double Original Capacity

Maple Grove Hospital plans a $500 million expansion to meet rising demand, while Sanford Health faces scrutiny over its commitment to preserve Robbinsdale services.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Maple Grove Hospital Announces $500 Million Expansion as Emergency Visits More Than Double Original Capacity

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Marathon Petroleum's $4.2 Billion Refinery Sale Puts Minnesota Energy Infrastructure, Jobs and Ownership Under New Scrutiny

Marathon plans a $4.2 billion sale of refineries in Minnesota and North Dakota to CVR Energy, raising questions about jobs, fuel supply and environmental oversight.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Marathon Petroleum's $4.2 Billion Refinery Sale Puts Minnesota Energy Infrastructure, Jobs and Ownership Under New Scrutiny

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | NAMI Minnesota Calls for Greater Mental Health Investment as Years of Collective Trauma Leave Communities Struggling to Recover

NAMI Minnesota calls for greater mental-health investment as repeated crises, including violence, the pandemic and immigration enforcement, strain communities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | NAMI Minnesota Calls for Greater Mental Health Investment as Years of Collective Trauma Leave Communities Struggling to Recover

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Wild Defeat Sharks 4-1 Behind Kaprizov's Four-Point Night; Timberwolves Extend Winning Streak Against Pelicans

The Wild beat San Jose 4-1, the Timberwolves defeated New Orleans 115-109, Minnesota United faces a playoff test, and the Vikings prepare for Buffalo.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Wild Defeat Sharks 4-1 Behind Kaprizov's Four-Point Night; Timberwolves Extend Winning Streak Against Pelicans

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA | COMMUNITY & BUSINESS FEATURE - More Than a Brewery: Kevin Welch, Mixed Culture, and the Simple Joy of Good Company

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 6–8, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features 96 events and attractions November 6–8, from Northwest Metro craft fairs to concerts, sports, theater and family activities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 6–8, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Lists November 13 Fire Ball Gala as Community Effort to Strengthen Cardiac Emergency Preparedness

Coon Rapids lists a November 13 Fire Ball Gala supporting youth cardiac safety, but organizers have yet to confirm the 2026 venue, tickets and fundraising plans.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Lists November 13 Fire Ball Gala as Community Effort to Strengthen Cardiac Emergency Preparedness

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | American Indian OIC to Celebrate 10th NativeRISE Gala November 13, Supporting Indigenous Education and Workforce Opportunities

American Indian OIC celebrates NativeRISE's 10th anniversary November 13 in Minneapolis, raising funds for Indigenous education, career training and economic opportunity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | American Indian OIC to Celebrate 10th NativeRISE Gala November 13, Supporting Indigenous Education and Workforce Opportunities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Bloomington to Host Free Screening of “The People's Protectors,” Honoring Native American Veterans and Their Stories

Bloomington hosts a free November 13 screening of The People's Protectors, honoring Native American Vietnam War veterans, followed by a filmmaker discussion.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Bloomington to Host Free Screening of “The People's Protectors,” Honoring Native American Veterans and Their Stories

Tom Akaolisa Editor