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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 13–15, 2026

MinneapoliMedia's November 13–15 weekend guide features 115 listings, including holiday markets, art studios, community wellness events, theater and sports.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 13–15, 2026

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Checks and Balances Work: What the Rejection of Bill Peterson Reveals About Minneapolis Democracy

MinneapoliMedia argues that Minneapolis' rejection of Bill Peterson demonstrates democratic checks and balances, with the next police chief selection testing accountability.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Checks and Balances Work: What the Rejection of Bill Peterson Reveals About Minneapolis Democracy

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis City Council Rejects Bill Peterson as Police Chief in 8-5 Vote, Deepening Questions Over Department Leadership and Reform

Minneapolis City Council rejected Bill Peterson's police chief nomination 8-5, leaving Mayor Frey to address department leadership amid ongoing mandated reforms.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis City Council Rejects Bill Peterson as Police Chief in 8-5 Vote, Deepening Questions Over Department Leadership and Reform

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Weighs Downtown-Only Data Center Rules as Moratorium Deadline Approaches and Residents Demand Stronger Protections

Minneapolis weighs downtown-only data center restrictions and renewable-energy requirements ahead of its November 21 moratorium deadline, with adoption unconfirmed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Democrats Prepare for Full Control of State Government as Republican Leaders Seek a Role in 2027 Legislative Decisions

Minnesota Democrats prepare to control state government in 2027 as Republican leaders pledge spending oversight and cooperation on shared priorities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Democrats Prepare for Full Control of State Government as Republican Leaders Seek a Role in 2027 Legislative Decisions

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Six Counties After September Flooding and July Wildfires

Minnesota authorized disaster assistance for six counties affected by September flooding and July wildfires, with funding for public infrastructure repairs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Six Counties After September Flooding and July Wildfires

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Orders New Environmental Review of NorthMet Copper-Nickel Mine as Federal Public Comment Deadline Approaches

Minnesota orders further environmental review of the revised NorthMet copper-nickel mine, with federal regulators accepting public comments through November 27.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Orders New Environmental Review of NorthMet Copper-Nickel Mine as Federal Public Comment Deadline Approaches

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Apartment Fire Destroys 20-Unit Building as Neighbors Mobilize to Help Displaced Residents

A fire destroyed a 20-unit St. Paul apartment building, displacing residents and prompting community donations as investigators work to determine the cause.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Apartment Fire Destroys 20-Unit Building as Neighbors Mobilize to Help Displaced Residents

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Recycling Center Secures Nearly $291,000 in State Funding for 2027 Operations and Improvements

Coon Rapids secured $290,917 in state funding for 2027 recycling operations, facility improvements and services used by residents of neighboring communities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Boldy Scores Hat Trick as Wild Beat Toronto 5-2; Timberwolves Crush Dallas 133-94 for Fifth Straight Victory

Matt Boldy's hat trick lifted the Wild past Toronto 5-2, while the Timberwolves routed Dallas 133-94 for their fifth straight win as the Vikings prepare for Green Bay.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Boldy Scores Hat Trick as Wild Beat Toronto 5-2; Timberwolves Crush Dallas 133-94 for Fifth Straight Victory

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Mourning Murder-Suicides Without Building the Systems That Could Prevent Them

Following eight deaths in three Minnesota incidents, MinneapoliMedia urges coordinated domestic violence prevention, crisis care, firearm safeguards and stronger victim protection.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Mourning Murder-Suicides Without Building the Systems That Could Prevent Them

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | TALENTTACT™: Beyond the Job Search – Free Professional Development Webinars Open New Doors for Career Growth

Rasmussen University offers free career development webinars, with Elizabeth Lintelman outlining a potential $500 tuition grant for qualifying participants.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Approves $250,000 Naloxone Awareness Campaign as Opioid Settlement Funds Support Overdose Prevention

Anoka County approved up to $250,000 in opioid settlement funds for a two-year campaign educating residents about free naloxone access and overdose prevention.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Approves $250,000 Naloxone Awareness Campaign as Opioid Settlement Funds Support Overdose Prevention

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Faces More Than $112 Million Federal Medicaid Reimbursement Denial as State Questions Review Process

Minnesota disputes a federal denial of over $112 million in Medicaid reimbursements, questioning the review of 330 claims amid a larger funding dispute.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Faces More Than $112 Million Federal Medicaid Reimbursement Denial as State Questions Review Process

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ICE Detention Center Opens in Western Minnesota as New Study Warns of Serious Barriers to Legal Representation

ICE's new 1,600-capacity detention center in Appleton raises legal access concerns after a study identified only three immigration attorneys within 100 miles.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ICE Detention Center Opens in Western Minnesota as New Study Warns of Serious Barriers to Legal Representation

Tom Akaolisa Editor