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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Regulators Order Lower Xcel Natural Gas Rate Increase, Clearing Way for Customer Refunds After Months of Higher Bills

Minnesota regulators approved a 4.8% Xcel Energy natural gas rate increase instead of 8.2%, with customer refunds expected for excess temporary charges.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Ramsey's Harry Niska Elected Minnesota House Republican Leader as Democrats Prepare to Take Control of Legislature

Ramsey Republican Harry Niska was elected Minnesota House minority leader as Democrats prepare for a projected 77–57 majority in the 2027 Legislature.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Ramsey's Harry Niska Elected Minnesota House Republican Leader as Democrats Prepare to Take Control of Legislature

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment to Increase Public School Funding Without Raising Income or Property Taxes

Minnesota voters approved increased Permanent School Fund distributions for public schools beginning July 2027, without directly raising income or property taxes.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment to Increase Public School Funding Without Raising Income or Property Taxes

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Owatonna Voters Reject $65 Million Police and Fire Facilities Proposal as Questions Over Cost and Transparency Shape Election Outcome

Owatonna voters rejected a $65 million bond proposal for new police and fire stations amid concerns over costs and transparency, leaving city officials to reconsider plans.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota's First Congressional District Faces Recount After Jake Johnson Leads Republican Brad Finstad by Just 323 Votes

Democrat Jake Johnson leads Republican incumbent Brad Finstad by 323 votes in Minnesota's First Congressional District, with a recount sought and results still unofficial.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota's First Congressional District Faces Recount After Jake Johnson Leads Republican Brad Finstad by Just 323 Votes

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Surge to 139 as Todd County Outbreak Exposes Dangerous Gaps in Vaccination Coverage

Minnesota reports 139 measles cases, including 115 in Todd County, as low vaccination coverage fuels the state's largest outbreak in decades.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Surge to 139 as Todd County Outbreak Exposes Dangerous Gaps in Vaccination Coverage

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Coon Rapids Sun. Nov 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: United Wins but Misses Playoffs by One Point; Wild Falls in Overtime as Vikings Prepare for Buffalo

Minnesota United beat San Jose 3-1 but missed the playoffs by one point, while the Wild lost 4-3 in overtime and the Vikings prepared to face Buffalo.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: United Wins but Misses Playoffs by One Point; Wild Falls in Overtime as Vikings Prepare for Buffalo

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 7 – 8, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features an expanded November 7–8 guide to holiday markets, concerts, sports, arts and family activities across the metro.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 7 – 8, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Artificial Intelligence Is Supposed to Make Life Easier. So Why Is Everybody Worried About Losing Their Jobs?

Cranky Don Joe questions AI's promises of efficiency and job security as Larry's elaborate demonstrations fail to solve a simple household repair.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Artificial Intelligence Is Supposed to Make Life Easier. So Why Is Everybody Worried About Losing Their Jobs?

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Dedicates Highway 610 to Melissa and Mark Hortman, Honoring Their Lives and Public Service

Minnesota dedicated Highway 610 as the Hortman Memorial Highway, honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman with a permanent tribute in the Northwest Metro.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Dedicates Highway 610 to Melissa and Mark Hortman, Honoring Their Lives and Public Service

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Spring Lake Park Mayoral Election Ends in 1,401-1,401 Tie, Leaving Winner to Be Determined by Lot

Spring Lake Park's mayoral election ended in a 1,401-1,401 tie between Robert Nelson and Halyn Roth, with the winner expected to be determined by lot.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Spring Lake Park Mayoral Election Ends in 1,401-1,401 Tie, Leaving Winner to Be Determined by Lot

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Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Keith Ellison Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Federal Medicaid Work Requirements and Threatened Funding Cuts

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins a three-state lawsuit challenging federal Medicaid work requirements and threatened funding cuts.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Keith Ellison Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Federal Medicaid Work Requirements and Threatened Funding Cuts

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