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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Rising Diesel Prices Put Minnesota School Transportation Budgets Under Pressure as Anoka-Hennepin Faces $500,000 Increase

Rising diesel prices could cost Anoka-Hennepin schools an additional $500,000 in transportation expenses, adding to budget pressures across Minnesota districts.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Parks and Recreation Commission Meets Monday as Residents Follow Future of Public Spaces

The Coon Rapids Parks and Recreation Commission meets October 12 at 6:30 p.m., offering residents an opportunity to follow discussions on parks and public spaces.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Parks and Recreation Commission Meets Monday as Residents Follow Future of Public Spaces

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Plans New Recreation Center for Older Adults, Invites Residents to Help Shape Its Future

Brooklyn Park plans to convert its Central Fire Station into a recreation center for older adults, inviting public input before a planned early 2028 opening.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Vikings Stay Perfect at 5-0 After 23-13 Victory Over New Orleans Saints

The Vikings improved to 5-0 with a 23-13 win over the Saints, powered by touchdowns from Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones and a dominant defensive performance.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 11 2026

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

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features 30 Sunday events, from Indigenous celebrations and harvest festivals to farmers markets, theater, art and family activities.

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

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 11 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | Nobody Knows How Long to Keep a Birthday Card

Philosophy Jane discovers that deciding which birthday cards to keep can become an emotional ordeal, revealing how memories and affection outlast the paper that holds them.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Fire Department Opens New Fire Station to Community During Fire Prevention Week

Coon Rapids Fire Department hosted its October 10 open house at the new Fire Station 3, offering families station tours, safety demonstrations and fire prevention education.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Fire Department Opens New Fire Station to Community During Fire Prevention Week

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Resident Input as City Begins Planning for Growth Through 2050

Coon Rapids invites residents to help shape its comprehensive plan through 2050, addressing housing, transportation, parks, infrastructure and future development.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Resident Input as City Begins Planning for Growth Through 2050

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park City Council Prepares for Monday Meeting as Residents Await Local Government Decisions

Brooklyn Park City Council will hold regular and special meetings October 12, giving residents opportunities to follow local government decisions and review official agendas.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis School Board Members Seek Pause in School Closure Vote Amid Growing Concerns

Minneapolis school board members Greta Callahan and Sharon El-Amin seek to delay proposed school closures, urging more time to consider alternatives and impacts on families.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis School Board Members Seek Pause in School Closure Vote Amid Growing Concerns

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul East Side Businesses Face Continued Pressure as Major Road Construction Nears Final Stretch

Saint Paul East Side businesses face continued financial pressure as prolonged construction on East Seventh and Arcade streets disrupts customer access and recovery.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul East Side Businesses Face Continued Pressure as Major Road Construction Nears Final Stretch

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Communities Prepare for Indigenous Peoples Day With Cultural Celebrations and Public Gatherings

Minnesota communities will observe Indigenous Peoples Day on October 12 with cultural celebrations, ceremonies and gatherings honoring Native history, traditions and contributions.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Communities Prepare for Indigenous Peoples Day With Cultural Celebrations and Public Gatherings

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