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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Health Leader Honored After District Raises Immunization Compliance to 99.8 Percent

Minnesota school health leader Mary Langworthy was named the state’s 2026 Immunization Champion after District 196 reached 99.8% compliance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Health Leader Honored After District Raises Immunization Compliance to 99.8 Percent

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cattle Producers Warn Temporary Beef-Import Expansion Could Further Pressure Ranchers

Minnesota cattle producers warn a temporary expansion of lower-tariff beef imports could pressure ranchers already facing high costs and low herd numbers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cattle Producers Warn Temporary Beef-Import Expansion Could Further Pressure Ranchers

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Orders Government to Explain Alleged Surveillance Inside Minneapolis Church

A federal judge has ordered agencies to explain alleged undercover surveillance inside a Minneapolis church and whether it violated a court injunction.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Orders Government to Explain Alleged Surveillance Inside Minneapolis Church

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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Kasey Kollross‪ Coon Rapids Opinion - Fri. May 29 2026

Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | For 12 Days, Minnesota Comes Together Again

For 12 days, the Minnesota State Fair brings people together across generations, cultures and communities, celebrating the traditions and shared spirit of our state.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | For 12 Days, Minnesota Comes Together Again

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Anoka County Libraries to Close September 13 for Renovations

Crooked Lake Library in Coon Rapids and Mississippi Library in Fridley will close Sept. 13 for renovations, with reopening expected in December.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Anoka County Libraries to Close September 13 for Renovations

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing 15-Year-Old Girl

Brooklyn Park Police Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old March'e Myers Last Seen Heading to Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Announces September 2 Hiring Event With Jobs Paying Up to $41 an Hour

Anoka County will host a free Sept. 2 hiring event in Blaine, connecting job seekers with employers offering positions paying up to $41 an hour.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Announces September 2 Hiring Event With Jobs Paying Up to $41 an Hour

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Arrest Two Women Following Overnight Stabbing of Nightclub Security Worker

Minneapolis Police Arrest Two Suspects After Nightclub Security Guard Is Stabbed in North Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Arrest Two Women Following Overnight Stabbing of Nightclub Security Worker

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Downtown Saint Paul Traffic Changes Begin as Lowertown Floodwall Construction Advances

Saint Paul drivers face lane reductions and closures as Lowertown Floodwall construction advances, with major traffic changes continuing through the end of 2026.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Downtown Saint Paul Traffic Changes Begin as Lowertown Floodwall Construction Advances

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota United Snaps Nine-Game Winless Streak With 5-1 Dominant Win Over San Jose

Kelvin Yeboah Scores Twice as Minnesota United Dominates San Jose Earthquakes in 5-1 Victory

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota United Snaps Nine-Game Winless Streak With 5-1 Dominant Win Over San Jose

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 23 2026

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER | When Someone Says, "Keep Going"

A heartfelt gesture of support from Dralandra Larkins reminds MinneapoliMedia’s publisher that community journalism is seen, valued and worth continuing.

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A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER | When Someone Says, Keep Going

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Inaugural Midwest Black Book Fair Draws Overwhelming Response, Signaling Demand for Black Literary Spaces in Minnesota

The inaugural Midwest Black Book Fair drew more than 2,000 registrations, revealing strong demand for Black literary spaces, authors and stories in Minnesota.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Inaugural Midwest Black Book Fair Draws Overwhelming Response, Signaling Demand for Black Literary Spaces in Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, Sunday, August 23, 2026

Sunday’s Twin Cities guide features farmers markets, theater, sunflower fields, family fun, free Lake Harriet concerts and a twilight circus on Raspberry Island.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, Sunday, August 23, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Council Raises Ice Center Rates, Advances Alcohol and Cannabinoid Ordinances

Coon Rapids raises Ice Center rental rates and advances proposed changes to alcohol and cannabinoid regulations, while reviewing school plans and public concerns.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Council Raises Ice Center Rates, Advances Alcohol and Cannabinoid Ordinances

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Lawmakers Plan Renewed Push for License-Plate Camera Regulations in 2027 SAINT PAUL, MN (August 23, 2026)

Minnesota lawmakers plan to revive license-plate camera regulations in 2027, targeting data retention, federal access, privacy protections and enforcement rules.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Lawmakers Plan Renewed Push for License-Plate Camera Regulations in 2027 SAINT PAUL, MN (August 23, 2026)

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