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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

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

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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 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

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul's HmongTown Marketplace Faces Foreclosure as $6.6 Million Lawsuit Threatens Vendors

Saint Paul's HmongTown Marketplace faces possible foreclosure amid a $6.6 million lawsuit, threatening vendors' livelihoods and a cherished Hmong cultural and business hub.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul's HmongTown Marketplace Faces Foreclosure as $6.6 Million Lawsuit Threatens Vendors

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Funding Amendment Returns to Spotlight as November Election Approaches

Minnesota voters will decide November 3 whether to amend the Constitution to increase public school funding from the Permanent School Fund without raising individual taxes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Funding Amendment Returns to Spotlight as November Election Approaches

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Miss & Mr. Juneteenth Minnesota Royal Court to Join Minneapolis Cancer Awareness and Prevention Event Saturday

Miss & Mr. Juneteenth Minnesota Royal Court joins a free Minneapolis cancer awareness event October 10, promoting breast, prostate and colon cancer prevention and education.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Miss & Mr. Juneteenth Minnesota Royal Court to Join Minneapolis Cancer Awareness and Prevention Event Saturday

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Community and Technical College Plans to Close Detroit Lakes Campus

M State plans to close its Detroit Lakes campus in summer 2028 or later, raising concerns about student access, workforce training and local educational opportunities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Community and Technical College Plans to Close Detroit Lakes Campus

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Congressional Candidates Trina Swanson and Pete Stauber Clash Over Mining, Affordability and Minnesota's Future in Duluth Debate

Pete Stauber and Trina Swanson clashed over Boundary Waters mining, affordability, immigration enforcement and Minnesota’s reputation in their Duluth debate.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Congressional Candidates Trina Swanson and Pete Stauber Clash Over Mining, Affordability and Minnesota's Future in Duluth Debate

Tom Akaolisa Editor