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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Court Orders and Agreements Restrict 10 People During Minnesota State Fair

Seven people agreed to remain outside the fair and a designated surrounding area, while three others face court-ordered restrictions on specified conduct.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Court Orders and Agreements Restrict 10 People During Minnesota State Fair

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger

Minnesota must protect farmers and fight record hunger by strengthening nutrition programs, expanding local food purchasing and securing the future of farming.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger: Minnesota Farmers Bring the State’s Food System Into Public View

Six Minnesota women farmers brought diverse agricultural traditions into public view as the state confronts record food-shelf use, rising costs and food insecurity.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger: Minnesota Farmers Bring the State’s Food System Into Public View

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Anoka County Wins Court Challenge Over $6.2 Million in Active-Transportation Funding

Anoka County won its challenge to a $6.2 million funding shift for an Anoka pedestrian crossing, restoring money for countywide transportation projects.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Francis Invites Residents to Help Shape City’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan

St. Francis has launched its 2050 Comprehensive Plan process and is inviting residents to help shape future growth, infrastructure and community priorities.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Fridley Public Safety Responds to Questions About License-Plate Readers and Police Drones

Fridley Public Safety has published policies and transparency resources addressing concerns about police drones and automated license-plate readers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Fridley Public Safety Responds to Questions About License-Plate Readers and Police Drones

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Releases About 2,600 Pages of Records From Annunciation Church Shooting Investigation

Minneapolis released about 2,600 pages from the Annunciation Church shooting investigation, detailing the police response, interviews and evidence.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Releases About 2,600 Pages of Records From Annunciation Church Shooting Investigation

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Grand Jury Charges Minneapolis Man With Laundering at Least $750,000 for Mexican Cartel

A Minneapolis man faces a federal money-laundering charge after prosecutors accused him of transferring at least $750,000 in drug proceeds to Mexico for the CJNG cartel.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Grand Jury Charges Minneapolis Man With Laundering at Least $750,000 for Mexican Cartel

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Declines Felony Charges Following Jake Lang City Hall Confrontation

Hennepin County prosecutors declined felony charges after the Jake Lang City Hall confrontation, saying evidence could not prove a felony beyond a reasonable doubt.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Declines Felony Charges Following Jake Lang City Hall Confrontation

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Foundation Commits Up to $15 Million for Downtown as Community Prosecutor Begins Work

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has committed up to $15 million for downtown redevelopment as a new community prosecutor focuses on quality-of-life offenses.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Treating Water as an Unlimited Resource

Minnesota’s worsening drought is exposing deep water shortages, prompting calls for stronger conservation, smarter water policy and long-term planning.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Treating Water as an Unlimited Resource

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Turn Attention to 2027 Budget Planning

Anoka County commissioners began 2027 budget planning Tuesday, reviewing county priorities and funding needs ahead of later decisions on spending and the property-tax levy.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Turn Attention to 2027 Budget Planning

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