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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ACBC Food Shelf Adds Refrigerated Outdoor Lockers to Expand Flexible Food Access

ACBC Food Shelf has added refrigerated outdoor lockers in Anoka, giving families more flexible access to groceries beyond traditional pickup hours.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Warns Drivers of Paving Delays in Andover, Anoka and Ramsey

Paving work on Anoka County highways 9 and 116 begins Friday, bringing expected delays in Andover, Anoka and Ramsey. Drivers should plan extra travel time.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Government Opens Investigation Into Minnesota Department of Education

Federal officials are investigating Minnesota’s Education Department over MyGender Dolls materials, but the review is an allegation, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Say Specialized Shooting Unit Is Showing Early Results

Minneapolis’ new shooting unit gives nonfatal shootings the same investigative focus as homicide cases, aiming to improve accountability and prevent retaliation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Rosemount Facility Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Access at MSP Airport

Rosemount’s new sustainable aviation fuel facility will blend up to 30 million gallons annually for MSP flights, expanding access to lower-carbon fuel.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota DNR Releases 2026 Hunting Regulations With Major Changes for Deer Hunters

Minnesota DNR’s 2026 hunting rules bring new deer CWD testing, carcass rules, electronic licensing and firearm changes for hunters statewide.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Police Chief Files Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Mayor Kaohly Her

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint against Mayor Kaohly Her, triggering an independent city investigation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Police Chief Files Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Mayor Kaohly Her

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fridley Restricts Flock Camera Access After Immigration-Related Searches

Fridley restricted access to its Flock camera network after outside agencies used it for immigration-related searches, prompting new privacy safeguards.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fridley Restricts Flock Camera Access After Immigration-Related Searches

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Investigation Recovers $613,037 for Workers at Minnesota Restaurant Chain

Federal investigators recovered $613,037 for 46 workers after finding wage, overtime and recordkeeping violations at four Minnesota NY Gyro restaurants.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Investigation Recovers $613,037 for Workers at Minnesota Restaurant Chain

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Elon Musk’s X.AI Sues Minnesota Over Law Restricting AI “Nudification” Technology

Elon Musk's X.AI sued Minnesota to block a new law restricting AI nudification tools, arguing it violates First Amendment protections.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Elon Musk’s X.AI Sues Minnesota Over Law Restricting AI “Nudification” Technology

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Walz Bars State Employees From Using Confidential Information on Prediction Markets

Gov. Tim Walz barred Minnesota state employees from using confidential government information to profit on prediction markets, with violations risking dismissal.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Walz Bars State Employees From Using Confidential Information on Prediction Markets

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Water Systems Withstood the Cyberattacks, but the State Must Treat Them as a Warning

Minnesota's recent water-system cyberattacks caused no contamination, but this editorial argues they exposed urgent cybersecurity gaps that demand statewide action.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Water Systems Withstood the Cyberattacks, but the State Must Treat Them as a Warning

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cyberattacks Disrupt Water Systems in Several Minnesota Communities

Cyberattacks disrupted municipal water controls in several Minnesota cities, but officials say drinking water remained safe and service was restored.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cyberattacks Disrupt Water Systems in Several Minnesota Communities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MnDOT Opens Survey on Future of Congested I-694 Corridor From Brooklyn Center to Arden Hills

MnDOT wants public input on safety, congestion and access along nine miles of I-694. The survey and comment map remain open through August 18.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MnDOT Opens Survey on Future of Congested I-694 Corridor From Brooklyn Center to Arden Hills

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Election Judges for August Primary and November General Election

Coon Rapids is recruiting adult and student election judges for the August 11 primary and November 3 general election. Paid training is required.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Election Judges for August Primary and November General Election

Tom Akaolisa Editor