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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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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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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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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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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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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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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Opens Community Input Process for Selection of Next Police Chief

Minneapolis is asking residents to help shape the search for its next police chief, with public listening sessions focused on leadership, experience and community priorities.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | Six Women Bring Minnesota’s Changing Agricultural Story to Minneapolis

Six Minnesota women farmers bring dairy, livestock, regenerative agriculture and diverse cultural farming traditions to a Minneapolis stage tonight.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | Six Women Bring Minnesota’s Changing Agricultural Story to Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Allina Hospice Nurses Authorize Seven-Day Strike as First-Contract Negotiations Continue

More than 60 Allina hospice nurses have authorized a seven-day strike as first-contract talks continue, though no strike date has been announced.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Allina Hospice Nurses Authorize Seven-Day Strike as First-Contract Negotiations Continue

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Payne Avenue Closes Between Maryland and Case as Saint Paul Pedestrian-Safety Project Begins

Payne Avenue is closed between Maryland and Case as Saint Paul begins a two-year East Side project adding pedestrian-safety improvements at several intersections.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Payne Avenue Closes Between Maryland and Case as Saint Paul Pedestrian-Safety Project Begins

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Health Leader Honored After District Raises Immunization Compliance to 99.8 Percent

Minnesota school health leader Mary Langworthy was named the state’s 2026 Immunization Champion after District 196 reached 99.8% compliance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Health Leader Honored After District Raises Immunization Compliance to 99.8 Percent

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cattle Producers Warn Temporary Beef-Import Expansion Could Further Pressure Ranchers

Minnesota cattle producers warn a temporary expansion of lower-tariff beef imports could pressure ranchers already facing high costs and low herd numbers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cattle Producers Warn Temporary Beef-Import Expansion Could Further Pressure Ranchers

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Orders Government to Explain Alleged Surveillance Inside Minneapolis Church

A federal judge has ordered agencies to explain alleged undercover surveillance inside a Minneapolis church and whether it violated a court injunction.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Orders Government to Explain Alleged Surveillance Inside Minneapolis Church

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | For 12 Days, Minnesota Comes Together Again

For 12 days, the Minnesota State Fair brings people together across generations, cultures and communities, celebrating the traditions and shared spirit of our state.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | For 12 Days, Minnesota Comes Together Again

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Anoka County Libraries to Close September 13 for Renovations

Crooked Lake Library in Coon Rapids and Mississippi Library in Fridley will close Sept. 13 for renovations, with reopening expected in December.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Anoka County Libraries to Close September 13 for Renovations

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