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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Indigenous Cultural Fire Practice Returns to Minnesota Point After 180 Years

After 180 years, the Fond du Lac Band and partners revive Indigenous cultural burning at Minnesota Point in Duluth, reconnecting traditional knowledge with land stewardship.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Indigenous Cultural Fire Practice Returns to Minnesota Point After 180 Years

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Saturday–Sunday Directory (October 10–11, 2026)

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features 50 event listings for October 10–11, including cultural festivals, concerts, fall attractions, sports and family activities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Saturday–Sunday Directory (October 10–11, 2026)

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Every Home Improvement Project Begins With One Trip to the Hardware Store and Ends With Four

Cranky Don Joe's simple towel bar repair turns into four hardware store trips, a day of frustration and another unexpected adventure with Larry.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Every Home Improvement Project Begins With One Trip to the Hardware Store and Ends With Four

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Demolition Plans Advance Long-Awaited Highway 610 Interchange Project in Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids advances its Highway 610 interchange project, with four buildings slated for demolition by year's end to clear the way for improved highway access.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Demolition Plans Advance Long-Awaited Highway 610 Interchange Project in Coon Rapids

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Main Street Resurfacing Reaches Scheduled October 10 Milestone as Anoka County Prepares New Roadwork

Coon Rapids Main Street resurfacing reaches its October 10 milestone as Anoka County prepares Hodgson Road improvements in Lino Lakes beginning October 12.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Main Street Resurfacing Reaches Scheduled October 10 Milestone as Anoka County Prepares New Roadwork

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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