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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Orders $225 Million in Systemwide Budget Reductions Over Two Years

The University of Minnesota plans $225 million in systemwide budget reductions over two years, potentially reshaping staffing, programs and campus operations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ‘Bouchra’ to Close Mizna’s 20th Twin Cities Arab Film Festival at Walker Art Center

Mizna’s 20th Twin Cities Arab Film Festival closes Sunday at Walker Art Center with Bouchra, an animated exploration of family, queer identity and cultural distance.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | St. Paul Cannot Hide a Crisis of Public Trust Behind a Two-Page Summary

Mayor Kaohly Her’s acknowledged workplace misconduct and the city’s limited disclosure have created a public-trust crisis in St. Paul.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Millions Pour Into Minnesota Elections as Anoka and Blaine Senate Seats Draw Outside Spending

Millions in outside spending are flowing into Minnesota’s 2026 elections, with competitive Senate seats in Anoka and Blaine among races drawing substantial attention.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Millions Pour Into Minnesota Elections as Anoka and Blaine Senate Seats Draw Outside Spending

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Plymouth Ends Flock Camera Program as Privacy Concerns Overcome Police-Safety Arguments

Plymouth has ended its 16-camera Flock program after council members concluded privacy and outside-access concerns outweighed the system’s acknowledged law-enforcement benefits.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Plymouth Ends Flock Camera Program as Privacy Concerns Overcome Police-Safety Arguments

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor Kaohly Her, Alleging Harassment and Retaliation

Saint Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has sued Mayor Kaohly Her and the city, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The allegations have not been proven in court.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor Kaohly Her, Alleging Harassment and Retaliation

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Delays $5.9 Million Crisis-Response Contract Over Transition and Service-Gap Concerns

Minneapolis delayed a proposed $5.9 million behavioral crisis-response contract until October 7 as council members sought more information about the provider transition.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison

Former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted possession of child sexual-abuse material.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota ACLU Sues Detroit Lakes Schools Over Ban on Rainbow and Safe-Space Displays

Two Detroit Lakes students are suing the school district over its rainbow-display ban, alleging violations of free speech, equal protection and state civil-rights law.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota ACLU Sues Detroit Lakes Schools Over Ban on Rainbow and Safe-Space Displays

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota’s First New Taconite Mine in 50 Years Begins Extracting Ore on Iron Range

Minnesota’s first new taconite mine in about 50 years has begun extracting ore near Nashwauk, with Mesabi Metallics expecting pellet production to start in October.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota’s First New Taconite Mine in 50 Years Begins Extracting Ore on Iron Range

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | THE CANDIDATE: DeVelle Jackson Is Asking Minnesota’s Fifth District to Look Beyond the Two-Party Ballot

Independent candidate DeVelle Jackson discusses his working-class background, political independence and policy priorities as he seeks Minnesota’s Fifth District seat.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | THE CANDIDATE: DeVelle Jackson Is Asking Minnesota’s Fifth District to Look Beyond the Two-Party Ballot

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Driverless Cars Are Arriving. Minnesota Needs Rules Before They Carry Passengers

Minneapolis is weighing rules for commercial driverless vehicles as Waymo tests locally, including a city license and paid human monitor requirement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Driverless Cars Are Arriving. Minnesota Needs Rules Before They Carry Passengers

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Proposed 35-Unit Townhome Development Heads to Coon Rapids Planning Commission

A proposed 35-unit townhome development at 1354 121st Avenue NW in Coon Rapids will receive a Planning Commission public hearing October 15.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Proposed 35-Unit Townhome Development Heads to Coon Rapids Planning Commission

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Highway 65 Closure Begins as $195 Million Blaine Reconstruction Advances

Highway 65 construction in Blaine has closed access at 103rd Way through mid-October as the $195 million freeway-style reconstruction continues through 2030.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Stillwater School Secretary Charged With Stealing More Than $90,000 From Staff Fund

A former Stillwater Middle School secretary faces 12 felony theft charges for allegedly taking more than $90,000 from a fund intended to support school staff.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Stillwater School Secretary Charged With Stealing More Than $90,000 From Staff Fund

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