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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | U.S. Senator Questions $495 Million Federal Purchase of Appleton Detention Facility, Demands Preservation of Records

Sen. Maggie Hassan seeks records on the federal government's $495 million purchase of Appleton's Prairie Correctional Facility, questioning its valuation.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Breath-Test Evidence Rules in DWI License Revocation Cases

Minnesota's Supreme Court ruled that inadequate observation does not automatically invalidate DWI breath tests, requiring courts to assess possible sample contamination.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Cousins Named Vikings Starter for Packers Showdown as Wild and Timberwolves Seek to Extend Winning Streaks

Kirk Cousins is set to start for the Vikings against Green Bay as the Wild and Timberwolves seek to extend winning streaks and the Frost prepare for training camp.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Cousins Named Vikings Starter for Packers Showdown as Wild and Timberwolves Seek to Extend Winning Streaks

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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.

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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.

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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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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