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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Sunday Final Update, October 25, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ concludes October 25 with 22 outings, including Halloween festivities, theater, concerts, museums and two professional sports games.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Sunday Final Update, October 25, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 25 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | We Have a Drawer Full of Things Nobody Can Identify

Philosophy Jane and Brenda tackle a drawer of forgotten household items, only for Jane to discover that her habit of saving mysterious objects is far from over.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Adopts 2027 Fees and Approves Next Year’s Sewer-Lining Agreement

Coon Rapids adopted its 2027 municipal fees, approved a sanitary sewer-lining agreement and accepted state traffic-enforcement and watershed grants.

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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 Sun. Oct 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Sets Monday Hearing on $3.315 Million in Proposed Property Assessments

Brooklyn Park will hold an October 26 hearing on $3.315 million in proposed property assessments, allowing affected owners to review charges and raise objections.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Minimum Wage Will Rise to $17.02 on January 1

Minneapolis will raise its minimum wage from $16.37 to $17.02 an hour on January 1, 2027, a 65-cent increase covering qualifying work within city limits.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Minimum Wage Will Rise to $17.02 on January 1

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | B3I Offers Six-Week Saint Paul Program for Justice-Impacted Young People

B3I is accepting applications for a six-week Saint Paul program offering mentorship, life skills and employer connections to justice-impacted youth ages 16–24.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | B3I Offers Six-Week Saint Paul Program for Justice-Impacted Young People

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MNsure Opens 2027 Plan Comparisons Ahead of November 1 Enrollment

MNsure opens 2027 health plan comparisons ahead of November 1 enrollment, with December 15 the deadline for coverage beginning January 1.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Asks Anglers Whether Winter Trout Seasons Should Keep Separate Opening Dates

Minnesota DNR seeks public input on winter trout season opening dates through January 31, 2027, with changes possible no earlier than March 2028.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Asks Anglers Whether Winter Trout Seasons Should Keep Separate Opening Dates

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Drzewiecki’s Final-Play Field Goal Lifts Gophers Past Iowa and Returns Floyd of Rosedale

Luke Drzewiecki’s last-second 46-yard field goal lifted Minnesota past No. 15 Iowa 13–10, reclaiming Floyd of Rosedale and uniting three rivalry trophies.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Drzewiecki’s Final-Play Field Goal Lifts Gophers Past Iowa and Returns Floyd of Rosedale

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Vikings Activate Mason as Timberwolves Prepare for Home Opener; Wild’s Seattle Result Awaits Confirmation

The Vikings activate Jordan Mason for Sunday, the Timberwolves enter their home opener 2–0, and the Wild’s reported 5–1 win at Seattle awaits official confirmation.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Saturday–Sunday Update, October 24–25, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features 46 outings October 24–25, including Halloween celebrations, arts, concerts, theater, markets and Vikings and Timberwolves games.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Saturday–Sunday Update, October 24–25, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 24 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Apparently We Have to Worry About Hurting the Computer's Feelings Now

Cranky Don Joe and Larry debate whether AI can suffer, discovering that kindness toward people matters more than worrying about the feelings of household machines.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Apparently We Have to Worry About Hurting the Computer's Feelings Now

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids’ October Economic Report Shows More Homes for Sale as Building-Permit Activity Slows

Coon Rapids reports 264 homes for sale and a 5.3% rise in median prices, while third-quarter building permits and construction valuations declined.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids’ October Economic Report Shows More Homes for Sale as Building-Permit Activity Slows

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Highway 252 Freeway Proposal Enters Public Review, Bringing New Decisions for Brooklyn Park and Neighboring Communities

MnDOT opens public review of its Highway 252 freeway proposal through December 22, with new interchanges, safety improvements and construction planned for 2029.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Highway 252 Freeway Proposal Enters Public Review, Bringing New Decisions for Brooklyn Park and Neighboring Communities

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Opens Public Hearing on Rules Governing Houses, Duplexes and Triplexes October 26

Minneapolis holds an October 26 public hearing on proposed zoning and subdivision changes affecting houses, duplexes and triplexes.

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