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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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Grocery Prices Rise More Than 34% Since 2020 as Farmers Union Calls for Action on Corporate Market Power

Twin Cities grocery prices have risen over 34% since 2020, prompting Minnesota Farmers Union to seek legislation addressing corporate market power and pricing practices.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Grocery Prices Rise More Than 34% Since 2020 as Farmers Union Calls for Action on Corporate Market Power

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Highland Bridge Prompts St. Paul Residents to Demand Safer Streets

St. Paul residents demand safer crossings and traffic improvements near Highland Bridge after a 69-year-old pedestrian was killed by a turning truck.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Highland Bridge Prompts St. Paul Residents to Demand Safer Streets

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Grand Meadow Tragedy Takes Devastating Turn as Sheriff Confirms Father Killed Three Sons Before Taking His Own Life

Mower County authorities say a Grand Meadow father fatally shot his three sons before dying by suicide; the cause of the November 8 house fire remains under investigation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Grand Meadow Tragedy Takes Devastating Turn as Sheriff Confirms Father Killed Three Sons Before Taking His Own Life

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hidden Structural Rot Adds Nearly $62,000 to Historic Banfill-Locke House Restoration in Fridley

Hidden foundation rot adds nearly $62,000 to Fridley's Banfill-Locke House restoration, bringing reported contract costs to approximately $488,189.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hidden Structural Rot Adds Nearly $62,000 to Historic Banfill-Locke House Restoration in Fridley

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | A Quiet Night on the Scoreboard, but Blockbuster Headlines Dominate Minnesota's Big 7 Sports Landscape

Kirk Cousins' return to the Vikings headlines Minnesota sports as the Wild extend their point streak to nine games and the Timberwolves prepare to defend four straight wins.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | A Quiet Night on the Scoreboard, but Blockbuster Headlines Dominate Minnesota's Big 7 Sports Landscape

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Architecture of Remembrance: Keeping Our Promise to Veterans Is a Test of Democracy

MinneapoliMedia calls for Veterans Day gratitude to translate into lasting commitments to veterans' healthcare, housing, suicide prevention, recognition and economic security.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Architecture of Remembrance: Keeping Our Promise to Veterans Is a Test of Democracy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES: Samuel “Sam” Simmons and the Courage to Heal

Samuel “Sam” Simmons reflects on decades of advancing trauma healing, compassionate accountability and Black men's well-being through Minnesota community initiatives.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES: Samuel “Sam” Simmons and the Courage to Heal

Tom Akaolisa Editor