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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 166 Minneapolis Bakery Jobs Face Elimination as New French Bakery Facilities Prepare to Close

New French Bakery plans to close two Minneapolis plants following its sale to Canadian firm FGF Brands, affecting 166 workers with layoffs starting December 29.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 166 Minneapolis Bakery Jobs Face Elimination as New French Bakery Facilities Prepare to Close

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 11 2026

Eagan seeks a court order to shut down four data center chillers allegedly operating without required permits and zoning approval despite city enforcement actions.

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Eagan Seeks Court Order to Stop Data Center Cooling Equipment After Alleged Permit and Zoning Violations

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Center Seeks Environmental Investigation Funding as Aging Public Works Garage Faces Millions in Deferred Maintenance

Brooklyn Center seeks county funding to test soil at its aging public works garage before potential redevelopment, with over $3 million in deferred maintenance.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota's Largest Candy Store Owner Challenges Alcohol Licensing Charge, Temporarily Renames Landmark Business

Minnesota's Largest Candy Store owner Robert Wagner disputes a charge of selling liquor-filled candy without a license and has temporarily renamed his business.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota's Largest Candy Store Owner Challenges Alcohol Licensing Charge, Temporarily Renames Landmark Business

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Raises Record $541 Million While Preparing Up to $262 Million in Budget Cuts

The University of Minnesota raised a record $541 million but faces up to $262 million in budget cuts as restricted donations cannot cover recurring operating costs.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Kaprizov Delivers Overtime Winner in Montreal as Vikings Bring Back Kirk Cousins in Deadline Blockbuster

Kaprizov's overtime goal lifted the Wild past Montreal, the Vikings reacquired Kirk Cousins, and the Timberwolves extended their winning streak to four games.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Kaprizov Delivers Overtime Winner in Montreal as Vikings Bring Back Kirk Cousins in Deadline Blockbuster

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Minnesota Mandate: A DFL Trifecta Must Govern Beyond the Metro

MinneapoliMedia urges Minnesota's incoming DFL government to balance affordability, fiscal discipline and accountability while governing beyond the Twin Cities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Minnesota Mandate: A DFL Trifecta Must Govern Beyond the Metro

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | LeBrent Speed and the Work of Opening Doors for the Next Generation

North Minneapolis entrepreneur LeBrent Speed is connecting young people with mentors, career opportunities and practical skills to help them build futures and uplift others.

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BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | LeBrent Speed and the Work of Opening Doors for the Next Generation

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 2,802 Votes, an Exact Tie and a Drawing: Spring Lake Park Mayoral Election Heads to Recount After Incumbent's Name Is Selected

Spring Lake Park's mayoral race ended in a 1,401–1,401 tie, with incumbent Robert Nelson selected by drawing as challenger Halyn Roth awaits a November 17 recount.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 2,802 Votes, an Exact Tie and a Drawing: Spring Lake Park Mayoral Election Heads to Recount After Incumbent's Name Is Selected

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Pedestrians Killed Minutes Apart in Separate Blaine Crashes as Investigators Examine Fatal Saturday Night Collisions

Two pedestrians died in separate crashes minutes apart along Blaine's 125th Avenue Northeast corridor on November 7, with investigations ongoing and no established connection.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Pedestrians Killed Minutes Apart in Separate Blaine Crashes as Investigators Examine Fatal Saturday Night Collisions

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Advances Data Center Restrictions as Residents Challenge Energy Demand, Water Use and the Future of Downtown Development

Minneapolis faces a November 12 vote on data center zoning restrictions amid concerns over electricity, water use and downtown development.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Districts Face Difficult Budget Choices After Voters Reject Most Tax Requests, While Robbinsdale Secures $360 Million for Rebuilding

Minnesota voters rejected most school tax referendums, while Robbinsdale secured $360 million for facilities but still faces operating deficits and cuts.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Districts Face Difficult Budget Choices After Voters Reject Most Tax Requests, While Robbinsdale Secures $360 Million for Rebuilding

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