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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County House Race Heads Toward Recount as Nolan West and Amanda Matchett Are Separated by Just 22 Votes

Republican Nolan West and Democrat Amanda Matchett are separated by just 22 votes in Anoka County's House District 32A race, with a recount expected to determine the winner.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Jake Johnson Declares Victory Over Brad Finstad as Minnesota Congressional Race Moves Toward Possible Recount

Jake Johnson declared victory over Brad Finstad in Minnesota’s First Congressional District, but his roughly 300-vote lead remains unofficial pending a possible recount.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Jake Johnson Declares Victory Over Brad Finstad as Minnesota Congressional Race Moves Toward Possible Recount

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Democrats Win Minnesota House Majority, Ending 67-67 Deadlock as New Legislature Prepares to Govern

Minnesota Democrats won a 77-57 House majority, ending the 67-67 deadlock and securing control of the Legislature and governor's office for 2027.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Democrats Win Minnesota House Majority, Ending 67-67 Deadlock as New Legislature Prepares to Govern

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Klobuchar's Election as Governor Opens New U.S. Senate Vacancy, Setting Stage for Appointment and 2027 Special Election

Amy Klobuchar's election as governor has created a U.S. Senate vacancy, requiring an interim appointment and a November 2027 special election to fill her seat.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Klobuchar's Election as Governor Opens New U.S. Senate Vacancy, Setting Stage for Appointment and 2027 Special Election

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Teachers Union-Backed Candidates Sweep Minneapolis School Board Elections as District Faces Funding and Accountability Questions

Teachers union-backed candidates swept Minneapolis school board elections, taking office amid budget pressures, academic challenges and demands for accountability.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Teachers Union-Backed Candidates Sweep Minneapolis School Board Elections as District Faces Funding and Accountability Questions

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 36-Year High as Anoka County Reports Six Infections and Health Officials Urge Vaccination

Minnesota reports 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including 57 in Todd County and six in Anoka County, as health officials urge vaccination.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 36-Year High as Anoka County Reports Six Infections and Health Officials Urge Vaccination

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Releases Full Election Results: Pat Carlson Wins Mayoral Race, Sean Novack and Brian Armstrong Secure Council Seats

Pat Carlson won Coon Rapids’ mayoral race with 17,761 votes, while incumbents Sean Novack and Brian Armstrong secured reelection to the City Council.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Releases Full Election Results: Pat Carlson Wins Mayoral Race, Sean Novack and Brian Armstrong Secure Council Seats

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Timberwolves Defeat Rockets 117-107 Behind Fourth-Quarter Surge; Vikings Adjust Roster as United Face Playoff Decider

The Timberwolves beat Houston 117-107, the Vikings adjusted their roster, the Wild extended their point streak, and Minnesota United faced a playoff decider.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Timberwolves Defeat Rockets 117-107 Behind Fourth-Quarter Surge; Vikings Adjust Roster as United Face Playoff Decider

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Voted, Democracy Held, and Now the Work of Governing Must Begin

MinneapoliMedia celebrates Minnesota’s democratic process and historic election victories while urging elected leaders to govern inclusively and uphold accountability.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Voted, Democracy Held, and Now the Work of Governing Must Begin

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Northwest Metro Election Roundup: Winston Wins in Brooklyn Park, Carlson Prevails in Coon Rapids as Voters Shape Local Leadership

Hollies Winston won reelection in Brooklyn Park, Pat Carlson won Coon Rapids’ mayoral race, and Senators John Hoffman and Susan Pha secured new terms.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Peggy Flanagan Defeats Michele Tafoya in Minnesota U.S. Senate Election as State Prepares for Historic Representation

Peggy Flanagan defeated Michele Tafoya in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race, marking a historic milestone for Native American representation in Congress.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Peggy Flanagan Defeats Michele Tafoya in Minnesota U.S. Senate Election as State Prepares for Historic Representation

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cedrick Frazier Wins Hennepin County Attorney Election, Inheriting Major Public Safety and Accountability Responsibilities

Cedrick Frazier defeated Anders Folk to become Hennepin County's next attorney, succeeding Mary Moriarty amid major public safety and justice accountability challenges.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cedrick Frazier Wins Hennepin County Attorney Election, Inheriting Major Public Safety and Accountability Responsibilities

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