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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Doorbell Camera Has Turned Larry Into a Federal Agency

Cranky Don Joe mocks Larry’s doorbell-camera surveillance obsession until temporary access turns him into the same neighborhood intelligence agent he spent weeks ridiculing.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Doorbell Camera Has Turned Larry Into a Federal Agency

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNEAPOLIS BODY-CAMERA RECORDINGS SHOW DEADLY APARTMENT ATTACK THAT WOUNDED TWO OFFICERS

New body-camera footage shows the deadly Minneapolis apartment attack that killed two residents, wounded others and left two responding police officers injured.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNEAPOLIS BODY-CAMERA RECORDINGS SHOW DEADLY APARTMENT ATTACK THAT WOUNDED TWO OFFICERS

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | INVESTIGATION FINDS SAINT PAUL MAYOR ENGAGED IN INAPPROPRIATE WORKPLACE CONDUCT BUT DOES NOT SUBSTANTIATE HARASSMENT CLAIMS

A Saint Paul investigation found Mayor Kaohly Her engaged in inappropriate workplace conduct but did not substantiate allegations of sexual harassment or retaliation.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | INVESTIGATION FINDS SAINT PAUL MAYOR ENGAGED IN INAPPROPRIATE WORKPLACE CONDUCT BUT DOES NOT SUBSTANTIATE HARASSMENT CLAIMS

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA JOB GROWTH STALLS AS UNEMPLOYMENT RISES TO 4.4 PERCENT

Minnesota’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in August as job growth stalled and labor-force participation fell, despite stronger employment growth over the past year.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA JOB GROWTH STALLS AS UNEMPLOYMENT RISES TO 4.4 PERCENT

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS ACROSS MINNESOTA FOR NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL ELECTION

Minnesota absentee voting is underway for the November 3 general election, with ballots available by mail or in person and early voting beginning October 16.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS ACROSS MINNESOTA FOR NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL ELECTION

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA DATA SHOW INDIGENOUS YOUTH FACE DISPROPORTIONATELY HIGH SUICIDE RISK

Minnesota data show Indigenous youth report suicidal thoughts at nearly twice the rate of their peers, highlighting the need for culturally grounded prevention and support.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA DATA SHOW INDIGENOUS YOUTH FACE DISPROPORTIONATELY HIGH SUICIDE RISK

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA OPENS PUBLIC REVIEW OF PLAN THAT COULD TRANSFER MOST RECYCLING COSTS TO PACKAGING PRODUCERS

Minnesota is taking public comment on a plan that will shift at least 90% of eligible recycling costs to packaging producers as the state builds its new system.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA OPENS PUBLIC REVIEW OF PLAN THAT COULD TRANSFER MOST RECYCLING COSTS TO PACKAGING PRODUCERS

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | FEDERAL RATEPAYER BILL COULD RESHAPE WHO PAYS FOR MINNESOTA’S DATA CENTER EXPANSION

A House-passed bill would push state regulators to consider making large data centers cover added grid costs, a debate with implications for Minnesota ratepayers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | FEDERAL RATEPAYER BILL COULD RESHAPE WHO PAYS FOR MINNESOTA’S DATA CENTER EXPANSION

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (September 18 ~ 20, 2026)

The Twin Cities weekend is packed with festivals, cultural celebrations, sports, art, food, music and family events, with Friday weather requiring extra planning.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (September 18 ~ 20, 2026)

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 18 2026

MODE by Flickr Came to Minneapolis With a Camera, a Ten-Year Dream and a Bet on Downtown

MODE by Flickr launches in downtown Minneapolis with major artists, immersive installations and a long-term ambition to make the photography festival an annual city tradition.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | NEON’s Sold-Out 20th-Anniversary Celebration Marks Two Decades of Building Northside Businesses

NEON marks 20 years with a sold-out celebration Saturday, highlighting two decades of helping Northside entrepreneurs access capital, business support and ownership.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Reports $2.25 Million in Federal Community Investments as Housing Authority Prepares Public Review

Anoka County reports spending $2.25 million in federal community-development funds on infrastructure, nonprofit facilities, services and affordable housing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Reports $2.25 Million in Federal Community Investments as Housing Authority Prepares Public Review

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