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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Appeals Court Revives Brooklyn Park Council Member Maria Tran's First Amendment Claim

Minnesota's Court of Appeals revives Brooklyn Park Council Member Maria Tran's First Amendment retaliation claim stemming from her censure, allowing the case to proceed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Mayor Jacob Frey Selects Interim Chief Bill Peterson to Lead Minneapolis Police Department Permanently

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey selects 30-year police veteran and interim Chief Bill Peterson to permanently lead the department amid ongoing public safety reforms.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Highway 52 Weekend Closure Forces South Saint Paul Drivers to Plan Alternate Routes Through Monday Morning

Highway 52 in South Saint Paul is closed from Friday night through 5 a.m. Monday, October 12, forcing motorists to use alternate routes and expect weekend delays.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Highway 52 Weekend Closure Forces South Saint Paul Drivers to Plan Alternate Routes Through Monday Morning

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Reports 127,682 Early Ballots Accepted as November 3 Election Approaches

Minnesota has accepted 127,682 early ballots ahead of November 3, a 28.6% increase over the same period in 2022, signaling stronger early voter participation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Reports 127,682 Early Ballots Accepted as November 3 Election Approaches

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Mosques Increase Security Attention Following Trump's Remarks About Somali Community

Following President Trump's remarks targeting Somali Minnesotans, mosque leaders are increasing security precautions amid concerns about community safety and intimidation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 9–11, 2026)

MinneapoliMedia's October 9–11 Twin Cities weekend directory features festivals, concerts, Indigenous celebrations, sports and free family activities across the region.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 9–11, 2026)

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Drivers Face Main Street Delays as Anoka County Prepares Additional Roadwork in Lino Lakes

Anoka County roadwork brings lane restrictions and delays to Coon Rapids' Main Street through October 10, while Hodgson Road improvements in Lino Lakes begin October 12.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Drivers Face Main Street Delays as Anoka County Prepares Additional Roadwork in Lino Lakes

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Hires Second Outside Law Firm as Legal Costs Mount in Mayor Kaohly Her and Police Chief Axel Henry Dispute

Saint Paul hires a second law firm to review Mayor Kaohly Her's legal defense obligations in Police Chief Axel Henry's lawsuit, raising taxpayer cost concerns.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Hires Second Outside Law Firm as Legal Costs Mount in Mayor Kaohly Her and Police Chief Axel Henry Dispute

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Steve Simon and Tad Jude Offer Competing Visions for Minnesota Elections as Federal Voter Data Dispute Shapes Secretary of State Race

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and challenger Tad Jude clash over voter privacy, federal oversight, election security and fraud ahead of November 3.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Steve Simon and Tad Jude Offer Competing Visions for Minnesota Elections as Federal Voter Data Dispute Shapes Secretary of State Race

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hourcar and Evie to Shut Down October 15, Ending a Major Twin Cities Carsharing Option

Twin Cities carsharing services Hourcar and Evie will shut down October 15, citing rising insurance costs and funding losses, leaving thousands of members without service.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hourcar and Evie to Shut Down October 15, Ending a Major Twin Cities Carsharing Option

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Search-Warrant Records Detail Brooklyn Center Trafficking Investigation as Authorities Identify 18 Suspected Victims

New search-warrant records reveal 18 suspected trafficking victims in Brooklyn Center hotel raids, as questions remain about criminal charges and survivor support.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Search-Warrant Records Detail Brooklyn Center Trafficking Investigation as Authorities Identify 18 Suspected Victims

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Suspect in Eden Prairie Homecoming Shooting That Injured Two People

Eden Prairie police arrest an 18-year-old St. Louis Park man in connection with an October 2 homecoming football game shooting that injured two people and evacuated the stadium.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Suspect in Eden Prairie Homecoming Shooting That Injured Two People

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations Bring Culture, Community and Reflection to Minnesota This Weekend

Minnesota celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day October 12 with weekend festivals, powwows, films, ceremonies and sports honoring Native cultures, heritage and community life.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations Bring Culture, Community and Reflection to Minnesota This Weekend

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Keith Ellison and Ron Schutz Clash Over Fraud, Federal Immigration Enforcement and Conflicts of Interest in Minnesota Attorney General Debate

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and challenger Ron Schutz clash over Medicaid fraud, immigration enforcement, Trump lawsuits, financial conflicts and pardons.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Keith Ellison and Ron Schutz Clash Over Fraud, Federal Immigration Enforcement and Conflicts of Interest in Minnesota Attorney General Debate

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Rocket Revolution Is Opening Space to More of Humanity, but Access Must Come With Responsibility

World Space Week 2026 celebrates reusable rockets and wider access to space, while urging responsible exploration, protection of Earth's orbit and shared scientific benefits.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Rocket Revolution Is Opening Space to More of Humanity, but Access Must Come With Responsibility

Tom Akaolisa Editor