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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voting Organizations Face Funding Strain as Midterm Balloting Begins

Voter-engagement groups enter Minnesota’s midterm voting period with funding and staffing pressures that could reduce registration, education and direct outreach.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voting Organizations Face Funding Strain as Midterm Balloting Begins

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Gophers Rebound With 41-7 Victory Over Akron Before Big Ten Schedule

Minnesota rebounded from its first loss with a 41-7 win over Akron, improving to 2-1 as its rushing attack gained momentum before Big Ten play.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Gophers Rebound With 41-7 Victory Over Akron Before Big Ten Schedule

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, September 19–20, 2026

The Twin Cities weekend continues with festivals, sports, arts, food and family events Saturday and Sunday, with cool weather and wet grounds requiring some planning.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, September 19–20, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS SETS $44.1 MILLION PRELIMINARY LEVY, ADVANCES STREET PROJECTS AND HONORS LIFESAVERS

Coon Rapids set a $44.1 million preliminary 2027 property-tax levy while advancing street projects, renewing school-police agreements and honoring lifesavers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS SETS $44.1 MILLION PRELIMINARY LEVY, ADVANCES STREET PROJECTS AND HONORS LIFESAVERS

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA-HENNEPIN WEIGHS MAJOR INSURANCE-FUND TRANSFER AS HEALTH COSTS AND LITERACY NEEDS GROW

Anoka-Hennepin is considering transferring up to $27 million to stabilize its employee health-insurance fund as medical costs and costly claims strain reserves.

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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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