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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

COMING SOON TO MINNEAPOLIMEDIA: Meet Abarenbō Tensai-ko, the Brilliant Young Adventurer Who Is About to Turn Curiosity Into an Adventure

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 4 ~ 7, 2026

The Twin Cities Labor Day Weekend Guide features the State Fair, festivals, theater, sports, concerts, museums, markets and family activities across the region.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 4 ~ 7, 2026

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

Minnesota State Fair Remains Ahead of 2025 Attendance Pace Entering Final Labor Day Weekend

Minnesota State Fair attendance topped 1.08 million through seven days, running ahead of 2025 after record crowds on opening Thursday and Friday.

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Minnesota State Fair Remains Ahead of 2025 Attendance Pace Entering Final Labor Day Weekend

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

Coon Rapids Approves Development Agreement for Eight-Home Redevelopment of Former Fire Station 3 Site

Coon Rapids has approved a development agreement advancing plans to transform the former Fire Station 3 site into eight single-family homes.

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Coon Rapids Approves Development Agreement for Eight-Home Redevelopment of Former Fire Station 3 Site

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Warn Residents of Scam Caller Pretending to Be an Officer

Coon Rapids police warn of scammers impersonating officers and falsely claiming residents missed court dates before demanding payment through cash or gift cards.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Warn Residents of Scam Caller Pretending to Be an Officer

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Driver Dies After Car Rear-Ends Metro Transit Bus at Fridley Railroad Crossing

A motorist died after rear-ending a Metro Transit bus stopped at a Fridley railroad crossing, while the bus operator suffered minor injuries and passengers were unhurt.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Driver Dies After Car Rear-Ends Metro Transit Bus at Fridley Railroad Crossing

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota BCA Warns Schools to Treat Viral Social-Media Threats as Real Until Investigated

Minnesota’s BCA is warning schools to treat viral social-media threats as real until investigated, as hoaxes increasingly disrupt schools and divert police resources.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Driver Dies After Car Rear-Ends Metro Transit Bus at Fridley Railroad Crossing

A motorist died after rear-ending a Metro Transit bus stopped at a Fridley railroad crossing, while the bus operator suffered minor injuries and passengers were unhurt.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ICE Officer Christian Castro Federally Indicted on Six Counts of Lying About Minneapolis Shooting

ICE officer Christian Castro faces six federal false-statement counts over his account of a Minneapolis shooting during Operation Metro Surge, alongside Minnesota charges.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ICE Officer Christian Castro Federally Indicted on Six Counts of Lying About Minneapolis Shooting

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Victims Identified in Loring Park Mass Shooting as Investigation Turns to Long Trail of Warning Signs

Two victims in the Loring Park mass shooting have been identified as investigators examine whether prior gun threats and legal disputes should have prompted intervention.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Victims Identified in Loring Park Mass Shooting as Investigation Turns to Long Trail of Warning Signs

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting Near Bryant Avenue Hours After Loring Park Mass Shooting

A man was fatally shot near Bryant Avenue after a physical confrontation, with Minneapolis police arresting another man at the scene on suspicion of murder.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting Near Bryant Avenue Hours After Loring Park Mass Shooting

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Courts Begin Statewide Ban on Firearms and Other Weapons in Court Facilities

Minnesota courts now prohibit firearms and other weapons in court-occupied areas statewide, including for permit holders, under a new Supreme Court order.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Courts Begin Statewide Ban on Firearms and Other Weapons in Court Facilities

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Killed, Officers Wounded in Loring Park Mass Shooting as Investigation Turns to Gunman’s Prior Threats

Two civilians were killed and five people wounded by gunfire in a Loring Park mass shooting as investigators examine the suspected gunman’s prior threats.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Killed, Officers Wounded in Loring Park Mass Shooting as Investigation Turns to Gunman’s Prior Threats

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Must Account for the Children Who Never Returned to School

Minnesota must account for students who never returned after Operation Metro Surge, protect schools and ensure immigration enforcement does not derail children’s education.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Must Account for the Children Who Never Returned to School

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Southbound Highway 65 Faces Overnight Closure as Blaine Road Project Prepares for Major Traffic Shift

Highway 65 faces an overnight closure in Spring Lake Park as bridge repairs continue, while Blaine prepares for major traffic changes at 109th Avenue and Radisson Road.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Southbound Highway 65 Faces Overnight Closure as Blaine Road Project Prepares for Major Traffic Shift

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blue Line Extension Still Faces $224 Million Funding Gap Despite Increased Hennepin County Commitment

The Blue Line Extension remains $224 million short of needed local funding despite Hennepin County raising its commitment to $1.896 billion for the $3.39 billion project.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blue Line Extension Still Faces $224 Million Funding Gap Despite Increased Hennepin County Commitment

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026

VOICES FROM ACROSS THE WORLD | Fatima-Zahrah Inusa on Protection, Power and the Responsibility to Listen

Fatima-Zahrah Inusa reflects on law, safeguarding and humanitarian work, says that protection requires listening, responsible use of power and respect for fundamental human rights.

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VOICES FROM ACROSS THE WORLD | Fatima-Zahrah Inusa on Protection, Power and the Responsibility to Listen

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Somali Museum Buys $2.3 Million Minneapolis Building for Permanent Cultural Center

The Somali Museum & Cultural Center has purchased a $2.3 million Minneapolis building, creating a permanent home to preserve and expand its collection of Somali heritage.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Somali Museum Buys $2.3 Million Minneapolis Building for Permanent Cultural Center

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Maronite Pastor Named Archbishop of Damascus

Longtime Minneapolis pastor Sharbel Maroun has been named Maronite Catholic archbishop of Damascus, ending more than 35 years of ministry at St. Maron parish.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Maronite Pastor Named Archbishop of Damascus

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Twins Rally Twice but Fall 11-6 to Tigers in 12 Innings at Target Field

The Twins rallied twice to force extra innings but fell 11-6 to Detroit after Spencer Torkelson sparked a five-run Tigers outburst in the 12th at Target Field.

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